Missouri Students Report on Detroit Auto Show, Share Research Findings with GM Executives and PR Agencies

Missouri School of Journalism students recently traveled to Detroit for the North American International Auto Show and the opportunity to present their research findings to executives and communications team members at General Motors. Student-Staffed MOJO Ad Agency Snags Chevrolet as Its 2018-19 Client By Jennifer Nelson Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 8, 2019) — A trip to … Continued

Wall Street Journal Multimedia Editor to Headline Statewide ‘J-Day’ March 25, 2019

J-Day, an annual Missouri Interscholastic Press Association statewide event hosting more than 1,500 high school students, will be held Monday, March 25, on the University of Missouri’s Columbia campus. Mizzou Alumni Brian McGill, BJ ’02, Covers Politics and Policy, Attended ‘J-Day’ as a KC-Area High School Student Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 6, 2019) — Brian McGill, … Continued

Senior Makayla Looney Awarded Inaugural KMBC Larry Moore Journalism Scholarship

Broadcast journalism senior Makayla Looney has received the inaugural KMBC Larry Moore Journalism Scholarship and will receive $1,000 for the Spring 2019 semester. Award Honors J-School Alumnus Moore’s Long Career at Kansas City ABC Affiliate Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 12, 2018) — Missouri School of Journalism senior Makayla Looney has received the first KMBC Larry Moore … Continued

Junior Claire Hassler Named Inaugural Recipient of $11,000 Jeanee von Essen Scholarship in International Journalism

Junior Claire Hassler from Eden Prairie, Minn., is the inaugural recipient of the Jeanee von Essen Scholarship in International Journalism and will receive $11,000 for the spring 2019 semester. Scholarship Honors the Groundbreaking Work of J-School Alumna Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 11, 2018) — Missouri School of Journalism junior Claire Hassler is the inaugural recipient of … Continued

Senior Kaitlin Washburn Receives $1,000 Jane Geisse Scholarship in Investigative Reporting

Senior Kaitlin Washburn is the winner of the $1,000 Jane Geisse Scholarship in Investigative Reporting, a form of reporting she says she has been passionate about her entire life. Scholarship Recognizes Reporters Dedicated to Bringing Light to Issues Impacting the Public Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 6, 2018) — Missouri School of Journalism senior Kaitlin Washburn has received … Continued

Missouri School of Journalism to Recognize 126 Students at Dec. 15 Commencement

The Missouri School of Journalism will recognize 126 students at the 1 p.m. commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 15, in Jesse Auditorium. Alumna speaker will be Coburn Dukehart, MA ’03. Obehi Imarenezor will serve as master of ceremonies and Evan Dodson will present “Thoughts of the Class.” Ceremony Scheduled to Start at 1 p.m. in … Continued

Journalism School Celebrates 50 Years of Washington, D.C. Program with Event on Dec. 5

Boasting hundreds of alumni, the Missouri School of Journalism Washington, D.C. program has been giving graduate and undergraduate students hands-on experience contributing to the largest press corps in the country since 1968. Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 4, 2018) — The Missouri School of Journalism will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its Washington, D.C. program on Dec … Continued

Senior Claire Mitzel Awarded $2,500 Homer L. Hall Scholarship

Winner of the 2019 Homer L. Hall Scholarship, senior Claire Mitzel grew up reading local newspapers, saw the value of their role as community watchdog and hopes to put her #MizzouMade investigative journalism skills to good use. The Scholarship Honors a Former Missouri High School Newspaper Adviser Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 20, 2018) — Missouri School … Continued

Journalism Students Learn How to ‘Get in the Game’ of Sports Journalism, Promotions at Recent Event

The Missouri School of Journalism’s recent “Get in the Game” event, sponsored by the Engagement and Outreach office, attracted more than 100 students interested in sports journalism or promotion. By Jennifer Nelson Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 6, 2018) — Sometimes you have to look beyond advertised job listings when searching for a sports internship, Missouri School … Continued

Stacey Woelfel to Be Honored by Mizzou Alumni Association

Stacey Woelfel, professor and director of the Jonathan B. Murray Center for Documentary Journalism, will be recognized as a faculty honoree by the Mizzou Alumni Association at its 51st annual Faculty-Alumni Awards Ceremony Nov. 9 on the MU campus. Annual MAA Recognition Celebrates Outstanding Service and Professional Accomplishments Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 1, 2018) — The … Continued