Author: Lamar
Journalism Associate Professor Robert Greene awarded the 2020 Provost Outstanding Junior Faculty Teaching Award
Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 24, 2020) — Journalism Associate Professor Robert Greene has been awarded the 2020 Provost Outstanding Junior Faculty Teaching Award. The award carries with it a $1,000 prize and is awarded annually to recognize junior faculty for superior teaching and advising on the MU campus. “It’s simple for me – I didn’t come … Continued
Journalism Professor David Herzog awarded the 2020 Provost’s Award for Leadership in International Education
Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 24, 2020) — Journalism Professor David Herzog has been awarded the 2020 Provost Award for Leadership in International Education. The award carries with it a $1,000 prize and recognizes MU faculty who have provided outstanding leadership in strengthening MU’s international dimensions. “It’s an honor to be recognized and join the roster of … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism’s ‘Missouri Method’ going strong during 2020 general election
By Jennifer Nelson Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 23, 2020) — The hands-on Missouri Method was in full swing during the 2020 general election as students across Missouri School of Journalism’s professional newsrooms worked many hours to bring election results to mid-Missouri. Some traveled to various parts of the state including Springfield, Missouri, to report on Governor … Continued
Three Journalism School alumni honored as 2020 recipients of the Jefferson Club Golden Quill award
Columbia, Mo. (April 24, 2020) — Three Missouri School of Journalism alumni were among five honored as 2020 recipients of the Jefferson Club Golden Quill Alumni Excellence Award. Bill Geist, MA ’71, Clyde Lear, MA ’68, William Least Heat-Moon, BJ ’78, will be recognized in person during a ceremony next year on April 24, 2021. “This … Continued
2020-21 Report for America corps includes May graduates and J-School alums: Journalists will serve in under-covered communities across U.S.
By Nate Brown Columbia, Mo. (April 24, 2020) — Five current Missouri School of Journalism students and five alumnae will join the 2020-21 class of Report for America, which sends journalists to news outlets across the country to report on under-covered issues and communities. RFA is an initiative of The GroundTruth Project. The reporting corps … Continued
Five Journalism faculty awarded Reynolds Faculty Fellowships
Annual endowment will be used for salary supplement and support for teaching and research. Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 19, 2020) — Five University of Missouri journalism faculty have been selected to receive a Reynolds Faculty Fellowship award. These unique fellowships provide support for scholarship and research, in addition to salary enhancements, in recognition of high-quality work. … Continued
4 Missouri Journalism students selected as Summer Welcome leaders
The group answers questions about classes, activities and more for new students. Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 13, 2020) — Questions about classes, student organizations and sporting events: incoming University of Missouri students have lots of questions about all aspects of campus life. Four Missouri School of Journalism students will be among the 37 to help them … Continued
Li Yang awarded University of Missouri 2019 International Engagement Award
Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 22, 2019) — Li Yang, who assists dozens of undergraduate students earning dual (“2+2”) degrees from the Missouri School of Journalism and top universities in China, received the University of Missouri 2019 International Engagement Award for outstanding staff contribution. The award recognizes meaningful and sustained commitments to international work, whether directly on … Continued
Journalism School to host journalist and author Jon Cohen
Cohen’s talk, “Editing Life: Covering CRISPR’s Powers and Perils” will draw from his extensive reporting on CRISPR gene editing technology in China. Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 1, 2019) — The Missouri School of Journalism will welcome science journalist and author Jon Cohen to campus Nov. 12 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Monsanto Auditorium, Bond … Continued
The Missouri School of Journalism welcomes Miles O’Brien for an evening lecture
The award-winning journalist will speak on the important role of science journalism in changing public perceptions around climate change. Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 14, 2019) —The Missouri School of Journalism will welcome Miles O’Brien, science correspondent for the PBS NewsHour and a producer-director for NOVA, for an evening lecture on Thursday, Oct. 24 beginning at 6 … Continued