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63 Walter Williams Scholars Bring Impressive Academic Achievements to the School
By Nathan Allen Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 27, 2010) — The Missouri School of Journalism recently welcomed a record-setting 63 Walter Williams Scholars at a ceremony held in Fisher Auditorium on the MU campus. This year’s group represents the highest-achieving incoming journalism students in a class of 972 declared journalism or pre-journalism majors. To be … Continued
Patricia Smith Elected to International Press Institute Executive Board
By Amy Brachmann Master’s Student Vienna (Sept. 24, 2010) — Patricia Smith, managing editor of Global Journalist magazine published by the Missouri School of Journalism, was named to the executive board of the International Press Institute in IPI’s 59th General Assembly Sept. 13. The Assembly also elected four other new board members: Owais Aslam Ali, chairman … Continued
The Missouri School of Journalism Selected as an Initial PatchU Network Member
The Program Is Sponsored by AOL and Patch Media Contact Caroline Campbell 917-606-4772 New York, N.Y. (Sept. 21, 2010) — AOL Inc. (NYSE: AOL) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Patch Media Corporation today announced the launch of PatchU, a new network of partnerships between local Patch online publications and leading journalism schools, colleges and universities to … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism Welcomes Fall 2010 Students
By Amy Brachmann Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 17, 2010) — The Missouri School of Journalism recently welcomed new and transfer students to campus and returning students back to campus with its annual Fall Welcome event. Counting all upperclassmen, directly admitted freshmen and pre-journalism students, the School now has 2,013 undergraduate students, which is an … Continued
Eight to Receive the 2010 Missouri Honor Medal
Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 15, 2010) — The 2010 Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism will be presented to five leading journalists and an advertising executive, as well as two international organizations dedicated to press freedom. The Missouri School of Journalism has awarded the Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism annually since 1930. Approximately … Continued
The Missouri School of Journalism Welcomes 11 New Faculty Members
By Amy Brachmann Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 14, 2010) — The Missouri School of Journalism begins the 2010-2011 year with 11 new full-time faculty members. Among them are winners of some of journalism’s top honors, including The Pulitzer Prize, the Emmy, advertising’s ADDY Awards and the Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism. … Continued
Media and Business Executive Amy S. McCombs Named the Lee Hills Chair at the Missouri School of Journalism
Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 9, 2010) — Amy S. McCombs, a media executive known for her decades of work in leading innovation at major media organizations has been named the Lee Hills Chair in Free-Press Studies at the Missouri School of Journalism. Dean Mills, dean of the School, called the appointment “particularly fortunate at a time … Continued
Journalism Sophomore Wins Second Place in National PSA Contest on Driving Safety
Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 30, 2010) — Missouri School of Journalism student Taylor Deeds was named the second-place winner in the 2010 Bridgestone Safety Scholars Video Contest. Entrants in the contest were asked to create an original 25- to 55-second public service announcement to promote automobile and driving safety. As one of the top three winners, … Continued
Award-Winning Editor Mike Jenner Named the Houston Harte Chair in Journalism at Missouri
Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 30, 2010) — Mike Jenner, an award-winning editor with a strong history of innovation, has been appointed the Houston Harte Chair in Journalism at the Missouri School of Journalism. Jenner will focus on innovation’s role in journalism. Jenner, BJ ’75, comes to the faculty from The Bakersfield Californian, the family-owned community daily … Continued
Barbara Cochran Named the Curtis B. Hurley Chair in Public Affairs Journalism at the Missouri School of Journalism
Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 26, 2010) — Barbara Cochran, a news executive whose career includes top jobs in the broadcast, print and non-profit worlds, has been named the Curtis B. Hurley Chair in Public Affairs Journalism at the Missouri School of Journalism. Cochran will be based in the School’s bureau in Washington, D.C., where she has … Continued