Five New Faculty Members Join the School

By Revee Booth Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 20, 2005) — Five new faculty members joined the Missouri School of Journalism at the beginning of the 2005-06 academic year. They are Yong Volz in Journalism Studies; John Fennell in Magazine Journalism; and Laura Johnston, Jake Sherlock and Margaret Walter in Newspaper Journalism. John Fennell is an associate professor in … Continued

KHOU Defenders To Receive Medal, Present Master Classes

By D’Arcy Rapp Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 19, 2005) — The KHOU Defenders, an investigative television news team from Houston, are the first journalists this year to receive a Missouri Honor Medal for their dedication to exposing social and corporate failings and raising consumer awareness. The four members of the Defenders, two of whom are J-School graduates, … Continued

Missouri School of Journalism Presents 2005 Honor Medals

Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 14, 2005) — The Missouri School of Journalism will present the 2005 Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism to five individuals and one news organization in newspaper journalism, photojournalism, broadcast news and advertising. The Missouri School of Journalism has awarded the Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism annually … Continued

Coleman Benefits from Prestigious Internship at NPR

By Revee Booth Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 12, 2005) — Yolanda Coleman, a senior magazine major at the Missouri School of Journalism, recently spent the summer in Washington, D.C. interning for National Public Radio (NPR). Coleman was selected out of more than 1,000 applicants to be a part of NPR’s summer internship where she served as the publicity … Continued

Journalism Study Examines the Burnout Effect on Sports Journalists

Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 12, 2005) — Ask any journalist and they would tell you that their job is highly stressful and that people in their profession are susceptible to burnout. For sports journalists in particular, extended travel away from their families, late-night deadlines, long workdays that include nights, weekends and holidays, and competition from 24-hour … Continued

Freshmen Get Involved at Fall Welcome

By Andrea Latta Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 7, 2005) — Students and faculty alike greeted the beginning of a new school year Tuesday at the School of Journalism’s “Fall Welcome.” Nearly 20 organizations were on hand in the journalism courtyard to talk with freshmen about joining clubs and activities. “For students, Fall Welcome is quickly becoming a … Continued

Six Students, Vox Magazine Win AEJMC Recognition

Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 31, 2005) — Vox Magazine and six Missouri School of Journalism students have won recognition by the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication in the Student Magazine Contest in the areas of profile writing, investigation and analysis and design. The 2005 student magazine competition attracted a record 251 entries from 26 universities from … Continued

New Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute to Focus on the Future of Journalism

In 2008, technology allows citizens around the world to wake up to a personalized newspaper – full color and bound – printed in their own homes … In local newsrooms, reporters, producers and directors give their audiences control of the news, information or entertainment they desire … Researchers, journalists and citizens celebrate progress made since … Continued

Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute Names Three to Its Executive Staff

Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 30, 2005) — The Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute at the Missouri School of Journalism recently named three to its executive staff. Executive Director Pam Johnson announced the three new members: Roger Gafke, Director of Program Development; Esther Thorson, Director of Research; and Roger Fidler, Director of Technology Initiatives. The Institute focuses on advanced … Continued

Former Faculty Member Ruth D’Arcy Dies

Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 23, 2005) — Former faculty member Ruth D’Arcy died July 25 at the age of 84. She joined the faculty of the Missouri School of Journalism in 1974, where for nine years she taught and directed the Penney-Missouri Awards program. “Ruth was among a small group of journalists responsible for changing women’s … Continued