Author: Lamar
Kathryn Merck wins Hearst honor for pair of KOMU-TV stories
The prestigious honor comes with a $2,000 scholarship and the chance for further recognition By Austin Fitzgerald Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 28, 2022) — Kathryn Merck, a senior at the Missouri School of Journalism, placed second in the Hearst Journalism Awards’ TV Features competition. Recognized for two stories she created for KOMU-TV, the School of Journalism’s … Continued
Doctoral student wins American Academy of Advertising’s Dunn Award
By Abby Werner Doctoral student Evgeniia Belobrovkina has been awarded the American Academy of Advertising’s Dunn Award for her research proposal on perceptions of public service announcements (PSAs) against domestic violence by Muslim and non-Muslim women in the United States. “I am very honored and happy to receive the Dunn Award from such an impactful … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism’s Ryan Thomas studies journalism’s one constant: change
By Austin Fitzgerald Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 24, 2022) — Ryan Thomas’ research at the Missouri School of Journalism revolves around how the industry deals with changes, from economic pressures to the constant adaptations required in the digital era. And there is no one more suited to study change than Thomas, who has seen his fair … Continued
On your mark, get set, recruit!
Every year as we move into the spring semester there are a few events we know we can count on — virtual classes due to snow or ice, New Year’s resolutions that fall by the wayside and students worried about finding jobs and internships before the summer hits. That’s where the Strategic Communication Career Fair … Continued
Wondering about reporter safety after West Virginia reporter hit by car? Missouri School of Journalism prioritizes safety at professional TV newsroom
By Austin Fitzgerald Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 22, 2022) — West Virginia television reporter Tori Yorgey was struck by a car during a live broadcast in late January, an incident that reverberated throughout the journalism industry despite the reporter seemingly brushing it off at the time. The New York Times and others reported on the outrage … Continued
‘Based on a True Story’ documentary film conference kicks off March 2
A still from Reid Davenport’s I Didn’t See You There, one of the filmsfeatured in the upcoming “Based on a True Story” conference. Hosted by the Missouri School of Journalism and the Reynolds Journalism Institute, the conference’s 10th anniversary will feature acclaimed filmmakers and film industry experts By Austin Fitzgerald Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 17, 2022) … Continued
Jeannette Porter supporting marginalized voices in scholarly writing at Missouri School of Journalism
Porter’s research delves into how the Black community communicates about mental health, but she is also working to support the mental health and well-being of her fellow scholars By Austin Fitzgerald Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 16, 2022) — Along with several of her colleagues at the Missouri School of Journalism, Jeannette Porter will be attending the … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism students win nine American Advertising Awards
Strategic Communication students received recognition in a broad array of categories and will move on to the American Advertising Federation’s district competition By Austin Fitzgerald Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 14, 2022) — Missouri School of Journalism students have won nine awards as part of the American Advertising Federation’s (AAF) 2021-22 student competition. The students, who submitted … Continued
Production studio at Reynolds Journalism Institute offers students hands-on training
Jared Rubenstein serves as both director and technical director (alongside audio engineer Aaron Hay) during a recording of an episode of Radio Friends with Paul Pepper. Photo: Travis McMillen The production studio at the Reynolds Journalism Institute is just one of the opportunities that lies off the beaten track for journalism students By Austin Fitzgerald … Continued
In Niger, Missouri School of Journalism professors show journalists how to spot disinformation and tell compelling stories
Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 7, 2022) — Surrounded by a distinctive pattern of striped sub-Saharan vegetation known as “tiger bush,” Niamey, the capital city of Niger and the country’s largest city, is home to the Institut de Formation aux Technologies de l’Information et de la Communication (IFTIC), a school that trains students in journalism, video production, … Continued