Topic of Accuracy Discussed at Chicago Conversation

Chicago (Sept. 23, 2004) — Journalists and other media watchers recently discussed the impact of journalistic blunders on media credibility. The seminar, “Accuracy: What It Is and Who Decides,” was held Sept. 23 in Chicago as part of the Journalism in the 21st Century conversations sponsored by the Missouri School of Journalism. Addressing the question were … Continued

Missouri School of Journalism Presents 2004 Honor Medals

Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 20, 2004) — The Missouri School of Journalism will present the 2004 Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism to six individuals and one news magazine. The Missouri School of Journalism has awarded the Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism annually since 1930. More than 425 distinguished journalists, advertising … Continued

Chicago Forum to Target Accuracy in Journalism

Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 14, 2004) — A group of journalists and media-watchers will discuss “Accuracy: What It Is and Who Decides” at a seminar hosted by the Missouri School of Journalism. The event will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 22, at the Metropolitan Club in Chicago (67th floor, Sears Tower, 233 South Wacker Drive) with … Continued

Columbia Missourian Nabs 18 State Awards in Newspaper Contest

By Jacob Luecke Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 14, 2004) — The Columbia Missourian nabbed 18 awards in this year’s Missouri Press Association Better Newspaper Contest. Distributed throughout Columbia and the surrounding region, the Columbia Missourian is the working newspaper lab for Missouri School of Journalism students in news-editorial, design, information graphics and photojournalism. The Missourian won first place … Continued

The Missouri School of Journalism Welcomes Five New Faculty Members

Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 9, 2004) — The Missouri School of Journalism welcomes five new faculty members. Three will join the advertising department as assistant professors: Paul Bolls will teach management-related courses in strategic communication and graduate courses. His research focuses on cognitive/emotional processing of media, particularly in discovering how content and production features of media can … Continued

Two Professionals Join the Columbia Missourian as Visiting Knight Fellows

Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 9, 2004) — The Missouri School of Journalism welcomes Tricia Schwennesen and Alan Scher Zagier as Knight Professional-in-Residence Fellows for the 2004-2005 academic year. “Front-line editors are some of the most crucial people in American newspapers, and hold some of the toughest jobs,” said Jacqui Banaszynski, Knight Chair Professor. “The Missouri School of … Continued

MU Study Finds College Football Writers Show Bias in Reporting

By Jessica Pollard MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 9, 2004) — The ever-growing popularity of college football has triggered an immediate desire from fans for information specific to their favorite teams. While the media feel obligated to meet these needs, the sports world has become unwelcome territory for many writers and editors. A recent … Continued

Missouri Group Publishes New Edition of News Reporting and Writing Textbook

Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 26, 2004) — The Missouri Group is releasing the eighth edition of News Reporting and Writing, the leading journalism textbook in this subject area. Authored by Missouri School of Journalism professors Brian S. Brooks, George Kennedy, Daryl R. Moen and Don Ranly, the text teaches journalism fundamentals with a clear and practical approach. The book is published … Continued

Roger Fidler Named Inaugural Fellow of the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute

Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 23, 2004) — Roger Fidler has been named the inaugural Visiting Fellow of the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute at the Missouri School of Journalism. He plans to launch the world’s first live digital newspaper edition through the school’s community daily, the Columbia Missourian, as his Fellow’s project. The Reynolds Institute is a new center … Continued

The 8th Edition of The Art of Editing Published

Journalism Faculty Member Brian Brooks Co-authors New Edition of Leading Editing Text Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 23, 2004) — The Art of Editing, the 8th edition of the leading text on the subject, addresses convergence that is taking place among print media, radio and television, and the Web. The book is co-authored by Brian S. Brooks, a news-editorial … Continued