5 Students to Participate in New York Times Workshop

The Student Editors Workshop Explores Roles, Skills, Relationships in Working Newsroom By Ashley Szatala New York (April 7, 2016) — Five Missouri School of Journalism students will attend The New York Times‘ annual Student Editors Workshop in New York City on April 8. The workshop allows student news editors to visit The New York Times … Continued

School Announces Members of New Strategic Planning Leadership Team

The 8-Month Planning Process Will Begin in April Columbia, Mo. (April 5, 2016) — Dean David Kurpius has announced the formation of a new Strategic Planning Leadership Team at the Missouri School of Journalism. The group, made up of faculty, staff, a student and alumni, will hold its first meeting in mid April. The formation … Continued

Vox Magazine Wins 7 Regional Society of Professional Journalists Awards

The Winners Represent the Best in Student Journalism By Ashley Szatala Columbia, Mo. (April 4, 2016) — The published work of Vox Magazine students has won seven Society of Professional Journalists Region 7 Mark of Excellence awards. The competition is sponsored by the SPJ for the best in student journalism. SPJ Region 7 includes Iowa, … Continued

Magazine Club Travels to New York for Annual Networking Trip

Members Tour, Network and Learn at Top Magazine Titles By Abby Kass New York (March 31, 2016) — The Missouri School of Journalism Magazine Club traveled to New York City March 8-13 for its annual networking trip. Participants spent three days touring magazine offices, hearing from editors and networking with alumni. The leadership staff of the … Continued

11 Journalism Students Selected for Mizzou 39

Seniors Are Recognized for Their Leadership, Service and Academic Achievements By Ashley Szatala Columbia, Mo. (March 11, 2016) — Eleven Missouri School of Journalism students are among the 39 selected for Mizzou 39. The award, given by the Mizzou Alumni Association Student Board, recognizes 39 outstanding seniors across all majors for their leadership, service and … Continued

Junior Aaron Reiss Selected for National Sports Journalism Institute

He Will Intern at the Houston Chronicle as Part of the 9-Week Training and Internship Program Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 21, 2015) — Missouri School of Journalism junior Aaron Reiss is one of 12 students nationwide selected to participate in the Sports Journalism Institute. Reiss is a magazine journalism major from Houston and will intern at … Continued

School to Recognize 139 Candidates at December Graduation Ceremony

Commencement Will Begin at 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 19, in Jesse Auditorium Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 10, 2015) — The Missouri School of Journalism will recognize a total of 139 graduates at its commencement ceremony at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19, in Jesse Auditorium. Seating is open, and no tickets are required. Graduate degrees will … Continued

Feature Story in Vox Wins 5th Place in National Hearst Competition

A Record 159 Entries from 83 Schools Were Received in This Competition San Francisco (Dec. 7, 2015) — A feature story written by Missouri School of Journalism student Greta Weber has won fifth place in the 56th annual William Randolph Hearst Foundation‘s Journalism Awards Program. A record 159 feature writing entries were received in this … Continued

Missouri Honor Medal Winners to Present Master Classes on Oct. 26

All Presentations Are Free and Open to the Public Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 26, 2015) — The recipients of the Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism will speak about their areas of expertise in a daylong series of master classes on Monday, Oct. 26. The presentations will begin at 9 a.m. at the Missouri … Continued