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Missouri Journalism Student and Alumna Place in the Top Five of Hearst ‘In-Depth’ Writing Competition
By Nathan Allen Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 9, 2011) — Roseann Moring and Alex Ruppenthal placed in the top five in the college “In-Depth” writing category in the William Randolph Hearst Foundation‘s Journalism Awards Program. Moring and Ruppenthal both received $1,000 scholarships and a matching grant was given to the Missouri School of Journalism. … Continued
New Class Looks at Journalism through a Camera Lens
Classic Films Look at Hollywood Portrayal of Journalism Columbia, Mo. (Jan. 28, 2011) — The Missouri School of Journalism is offering a new course that brings feature films and the Hollywood portrayal of journalism to the classroom. “The purpose is to understand particular values, issues and practices that have remained constant in some 77 years … Continued
Journalism Senior Receives Second Place in Professional Competition
Photojournalism Student’s Multimedia Project Is among Best in Nation for December By Nathan Allen Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (Jan. 26, 2011) — Missouri School of Journalism photojournalism senior Eve Edelheit received second-place recognition from the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) for her multimedia project “Defying a Stereotype.” Edelheit, of Hopkins, Minn., developed the project for her … Continued
The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust Awards $1.1 Million Grant to Support Health Journalists
Columbia, Mo. (Jan. 26, 2011) — The Center for Excellence in Health Care Journalism, the educational arm of the University of Missouri-based Association of Health Care Journalists, has been awarded a grant of nearly $1.1 million to improve training resources for health journalists. The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust made the three-year grant … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism to Offer Graduate Dual-Degree Program With MU Master of Public Health Program
Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 28, 2010) — A new dual-degree master’s program in journalism and public health will open career opportunities for students interested in risk communications and public health information in the public or private sectors. Offered by the Missouri School of Journalism and University of Missouri Master of Public Health Program, enrolled students will … Continued
Convergence Journalism Senior Nick Gass Receives the David Kaplan Memorial Fellowship
Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 21, 2010) — Missouri School of Journalism senior Nick Gass is the 2010-2011 recipient of the David Kaplan Memorial Fellowship. He will receive a $10,000 stipend to work at the ABC News Washington bureau, where he will contribute to a variety of programs including Nightline, This Week and World News Tonight during … Continued
Alex Rozier Earns 4th Place in Hearst Journalism Award Program’s Broadcast Features Competition I
Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 20, 2010) — Missouri School of Journalism senior Alex Rozier has placed in the top five in the Hearst Journalism Awards Program‘s Broadcast Features Competition I. Rozier submitted two stories to the contest for his fourth-place win: “The Story of Amanda McDaniel” and “Busted by Your Bracket,” both produced for KOMU-TV. He … Continued
New Business Journalism Internship and Scholarship Programs Announced
Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 15, 2010) — New business journalism opportunities – 10 summer internships and a $10,000 scholarship – will be available next year to Missouri School of Journalism students. Ten new summer internships at both traditional and non-traditional media companies will be offered. The students will work with experienced business journalists and have a … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism Student Featured in New Editor & Publisher Column
Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 14, 2010) — The Missouri School of Journalism was selected as the first school to participate in a new monthly column for Editor & Publisher magazine. The “Critical Thinking” column, which was published earlier this month, asks an undergraduate journalism student and a veteran reporter to answer a compelling question about an … Continued
Print and Digital News Senior Lenny Goldman Places in the Top Ten in the Hearst Foundation’s Journalism Awards Program
By Nathan Allen Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 13, 2010) — Missouri School of Journalism student Lenny Goldman placed in the top ten in the college feature writing category in the 51st William Randolph Hearst Foundation‘s Journalism Awards Program. He will receive a certificate of merit for his seventh-place win. Goldman, a print and digital … Continued