KBIA-FM Wins National Edward R. Murrow Award for Its Website

The Honor Recognizes Outstanding Achievements in Electronic Journalism Columbia, Mo. (June 21, 2016) — For the second time in three years, KBIA-FM has won the national Edward R. Murrow Award for its website. The Radio Television Digital News Association announced the winners of the 2016 national Edward R. Murrow awards contest Tuesday. KBIA won the … Continued

KOMU-TV, KBIA-FM Earn 10 Awards from Missouri Broadcasters Association

The Contest Recognizes the Work of the State’s Best Radio and TV Stations Branson, Mo. (June 15, 2016) — KBIA-FM and KOMU-TV were honored with 10 awards from the Missouri Broadcasters Association on Saturday at the association’s annual awards ceremony in Branson. Each year, MBA recognizes broadcast professionals who exemplify excellence and achievement in the … Continued

6 to Receive the Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism

The Ceremony Will Take Place on Tuesday, Oct. 18, on the University of Missouri Campus Columbia, Mo. (June 8, 2016) — The Missouri School of Journalism has announced the six recipients of the prestigious Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism. The three individuals and three organizations will receive their medal during a banquet … Continued

KBIA-FM Wins 5 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards

The Radio and Television Digital News Association Awards Recognize the Best in Electronic Journalism Columbia, Mo. (May 2, 2016) — The Radio and Television Digital News Association has awarded KBIA-FM five prestigious Edward R. Murrow Awards for its work as a small-market radio station in region 5. These awards recognize the best electronic journalism produced … Continued

KBIA-FM Stories Win 3 Regional Society of Professional Journalists Awards

Mark of Excellence Awards Recognize the Best in Collegiate Journalism By Ashley Szatala Columbia, Mo. (April 27, 2016) — Missouri School of Journalism students won three of the four radio categories in the Society of Professional Journalists‘ Region 7 Mark of Excellence Awards. Three additional stories were selected as finalists in the categories. The contest … Continued

ASNE and Missouri School of Journalism Develop Unique Training Resources for High Schools

24 Ready-to-Present Online Modules Available Now By Ashley Szatala Columbia, Mo. (April 6, 2016) — The American Society of News Editors collaborated with Missouri School of Journalism faculty and staff to develop journalism training resources for secondary-school teachers and students. “Both the novice and experienced journalism teacher can take their student media program to the … 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

Missouri Journalism Students Selected as Great Plains Journalism Awards Finalists

Graduate Student Kasia Kovacs Named Student Writer of the Year, Wins $1,250 Scholarship By Ashley Szatala Tulsa, Oklahoma (April 4, 2016) — The Tulsa Press Club has named five Missouri School of Journalism students as finalists for the 2016 Great Plains Journalism Awards, and the press club has recognized one University of Missouri faculty member … 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

National Association of Black Journalists Travel to Atlanta for Media Tour

32 Students Visit News Media, Agencies; Connect with Alumni During Trip By Seinga Macauley Public Relations Chair NABJ Mizzou Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 17, 2016) — The National Association of Black Journalists Ale Chapter (NABJ) traveled to Atlanta, Feb. 2-7, for its annual Media Tour. The trip is the group’s most anticipated event of the school … Continued