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Missouri School of Journalism Grad Wins Hearst Photojournalism Award
Columbia, Mo. (April 25, 2005) — Lara Shipley, a recent photojournalism graduate from the Missouri School of Journalism, was awarded fifth place in the Picture Story/Series Competition of the 2004-2005 Hearst Journalism Awards Program. This was the third and final Hearst photojournalism competition of this academic year, entered by 44 students nationwide. “Lara’s story is … Continued
Family of 1910 Journalism Graduate Provides Gift to School
Columbia, Mo. (April 25, 2005) — The family of Robin Gould, BJ ’10, has endowed a gift at the Missouri School of Journalism. Gould was a member of the School’s first graduation class. The monies will be used to advance faculty research at the Journalism School. Gould’s daughter, Mrs. Virgel Dent Jr.; son, Warren Gould; … Continued
Four Missouri School of Journalism Minority Students Awarded Scholarship from Wal-Mart
Columbia, Mo. (April 25, 2005) — Four outstanding minority Missouri School of Journalism students received a $2,500 scholarship from Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. They are Heather Apodaca, Yolanda Coleman, Brenda Escobar and Patrick Nagle. The Missouri School of Journalism is one of 10 select journalism programs nationwide to receive $50,000 from Wal-Mart for minority scholarships. The … Continued
O.O. McIntyre Postgraduate Writing Fellowship Allows Journalism Student to Pursue His Passion
Columbia, Mo. (April 25, 2005) — Adam Williams can now devote his time and energy to his passion of photography and writing, rather than to another job just to make ends meet. As the recipient of the O.O. McIntyre Postgraduate Writing Fellowship, Williams will receive $12,000 to help further his career in writing for one … Continued
John Schneller, Journalism Professor, Receives Kemper Award
Columbia, Mo. (April 25, 2005) — John Schneller, Missouri School of Journalism Assistant Professor and metro editor of the Columbia Missourian, has been awarded the William T. Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence. “From the moment John Schneller arrives on campus each day until the time he goes home – 10 to 12 hours later – every word … Continued
Design of NewSunday Receives Award of Excellence
Columbia, Mo. (April 22, 2005) — The Columbia Missourian received an award of excellence for its redesign of the NewSunday section by the Society for News Design. The organization’s 26th Annual Best of Newspaper Design competition honors excellence in design among newspapers of all sizes. The Missourian received an award of excellence in the category of … Continued
USA Today Editor: “It is amazing we have fallen so far in the eyes of the public”
Kate Gilliam Columbia Missourian Columbia, Mo. (April 22, 2005) — USA Today Editor Ken Paulson spoke with MU journalism students, professors and Columbia residents about the First Amendment during a forum Tuesday night in Neff Hall. Paulson graduated from MU in 1975 and four of his professors were in the audience. Irwin Gratz, president of … Continued
406 Graduates to Be Recognized at May Commencement
Columbia, Mo. (April 22, 2005) — The Missouri School of Journalism will recognize 406 graduates at its May commencement ceremonies that will begin at 5:30 p.m., Friday, May 13, in the Hearnes Center. The doctoral degree will be awarded to seven students; 70 will receive the master’s degree. Of the 328 undergraduate candidates, 99 studied … Continued
First Sports Convergence Career Fair to Be Offered
Columbia, Mo. (April 20, 2005) — The Missouri School of Journalism, in conjunction with the University of Missouri-Columbia Athletic Department, is sponsoring the School’s first Sports Convergence Career Fair April 20-21. All events are taking place at the Donald W. Reynolds Alumni Center on the MU campus. Recruiters from ESPN, The Sporting News, the St. … Continued
Missouri Counts 12 Winners, 15+ Awards, in Region 7 SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards
Columbia, Mo. (April 15, 2005) — Eleven students and KOMU were honored with the presentation of the 2004 Mark of Excellence Awards. The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) presents the awards annually to honor the best in student journalism. The Missouri School of Journalism received 19 awards spanning over 13 of the 45 categories for print, radio, … Continued