Tag: Columbia Missourian
Emily O’Connor Awarded $2,000 Homer L. Hall Scholarship
Senior Emily O’Connor is the 2016 recipient of the $2,000 Homer L. Hall Scholarship. The Scholarship Honors a Former Missouri High School Newspaper Adviser Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 28, 2016) — Missouri School of Journalism senior Emily O’Connor has been named the 2016 recipient of the Homer L. Hall Scholarship. O’Connor, who is concentrating her studies in … Continued
Columbia Missourian Earns International Recognition for Olympic Page Design
The Paper Won a Silver Medal and Honorable Mention in the Society of News Design Awards Competition Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 16, 2016) — The Society for News Design‘s Region 19 – covering Asia and the South Pacific, including India, Australia, Japan, Indonesia and Southeast Asia – has awarded the Columbia Missourian a silver medal and … Continued
Journalism Students Contribute to, Participate in 2016 Homecoming Activities
The Festivities Offered Events for Students, Faculty, Staff and Alumni By Madeline Jones Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 1, 2016) — Missouri School of Journalism students showcased their talents as part of the University of Missouri‘s 105th Homecoming celebration titled “A Tail of Tradition.” The festivities included the creation of the 2016 Homecoming Guide and honoring an alumnus, … Continued
New Benchmark Established with Publishing of Virtual Reality Feature
In a Columbia Missourian Oct. 26 article, Emily Shepherd wrote about a Harry Potter-themed astronomy lesson; the article included 360-degree photo coverage. The Technology Identifies the Need for New Workflows to Getting the Content Online Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 1, 2016) — The Missouri School of Journalism’s virtual reality program hit a benchmark recently by publishing … Continued
Columbia Missourian Wins 56 Missouri Press Association Awards
The Columbia Missourian won 56 Missouri Press Association awards in multiple categories; 17 entries received first-place honors. The Newspaper Also Won the Gold Cup Award in the Class 2 Dailies Category for the Fourth Consecutive Year By Emily Peters Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 20, 2016) — The Columbia Missourian won 56 overall awards in the 2016 … Continued
Recent Graduate Wins First Place in Religion Reporting Competition
Jacob Steimer Receives Top Recognition from the Religion News Association for a Story He Wrote as a Student By Alex Gnibus Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 19, 2016) — Missouri School of Journalism graduate Jacob Steimer, BJ ’16, of the Nashville Business Journal, won first place in the Chandler Award for Excellence in Student Religion Reporting. Steimer … Continued
6 Missouri Graduate Students Receive Scholarships for Digital News Preservation Event
Missouri Journalism graduate students chosen to participate in the “Dodging the Memory Hole: Saving Online News” forum on Oct. 13 and 14 at UCLA are (top row from left): Terry Britt, Jiwon Choi, Matt Hellman, Carolina Vargas, Tamar Wilner and Elizabeth Zirk; (bottom row) Ed McCain. The Goal of the Conference Is to Craft a National Agenda … Continued
Leaders’ Day Prepares High School Journalists for Editorial Excellence
Faculty Shared Best Practices in Political, Trauma and Cross-Cultural Reporting By Maris Smith Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 27, 2016) — High school students and advisers from across the state gathered at the University of Missouri to engage in conversations about political, trauma and cross-cultural reporting during the second annual Missouri Journalism Education Association Leaders’ Day on … Continued
School to Host Open House During MU’s Family Weekend
Presentations, Classes, Tours and More Will Be Available on Friday, Sept. 23 Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 14, 2016) — The Missouri School of Journalism will host an open house on Friday, Sept. 23, for students in journalism and their families. The event is held in conjunction with Family Weekend, sponsored by the University of Missouri. A variety … Continued
Professor Emeritus Rod Gelatt Honored With Endowment on 90th Birthday
Former Students Recognize His Legacy of High-Quality Storytelling and Reporting By Maggie Teson Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 8, 2016) — During his more than 45 years of service at the Missouri School of Journalism, Professor Emeritus Rod Gelatt built a legacy of high-quality storytelling and reporting in radio and television news. In honor of his 90th … Continued