Two Missouri Journalism Faculty Elected to Key AEJMC Committees

Columbia, Mo. (April 13, 2010) — Charles Davis and Lee Wilkins have been elected to two key committees of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. Each will serve a three-year term. Davis, an associate professor of journalism studies and executive director of the National Freedom of Information Coalition, was named to the … Continued

Missouri School of Journalism Publishes Commemorative Centennial Book

“The J-School” Celebrates 100 Years in Journalism and the Reynolds Journalism Institute Dedication Columbia, Mo. (April 7, 2010) — “The J-School: Celebrating One Hundred Years in Journalism and the Reynolds Journalism Institute Dedication,” the hardcover commemorative book celebrating the first century in journalism education at the Missouri School of Journalism and the dedication of the … Continued

Patrick Fallon NPPA’s New Student Board Representative

By NPPA Used by permission. Durham, N.C. (April 5, 2010) — Patrick T. Fallon is the new student board representative for the National Press Photographers Association. A junior at the Missouri School of Journalism, he will be responsible for communicating the needs of the student photojournalism community to NPPA’s board of directors. Fallon, who recently … Continued

Robert Mays III Wins $400 Romero Prize for Outstanding Magazine Journalism

Columbia, Mo. (March 30, 2010) — Senior Robert Mays III is the winner of the 2010 Don Romero Prize for outstanding magazine writing. He will receive a $400 cash award. Don Romero served on the Missouri School of Journalism faculty for many years, and two of his former students established the prize to honor Romero’s … Continued

Missouri Photojournalism Students Win Pictures of the Year International Awards

By Lauren Walsh Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (March 29, 2010) — Four Missouri School of Journalism photojournalism students were among the top winners at the 67th annual Pictures of the Year International (POYi) contest. POYi is considered one of the world’s largest and most prestigious photojournalism contests. POYi awarded Ikuru Kuwajima the Award of Excellence … Continued

The Future of Journalism Is Here, MU Professor Says

Journalism Professor and Students Find New Mobile Journalism Software Ready for the Market By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (March 23, 2010) — Driven by constantly improving technology, the field of mobile journalism is rapidly expanding. A Missouri School of Journalism professor and convergence journalism students Erica Zucco and Brian Pellot studied the … Continued

Public Health Meetings Help Communities During Epidemics, MU Study Indicates

By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (March 19, 2010) — The H1N1 outbreak last fall created a public outcry for more information on the risks and treatment of the quickly spreading disease. Although public health institutions across the country were holding meetings, little was known about their impact on the general public. Now, … Continued

Columbia Missourian, Missouri Journalism Students Win Associated Press Sports Editors National Awards for Excellence

By Lauren Walsh Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (March 17, 2010) — The Columbia Missourian was named into the top 10 for sports sections of papers in the under-40,000 circulation division in the Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE) annual award competition. The APSE competition recognizes the nation’s best sports writing. Top 10 winners are listed without … Continued