Freshman Caroline Dade Named Outstanding First-Year Discovery Fellow

Journalism freshman Caroline Dade was recently named the Outstanding First-Year Discovery Fellow by the University of Missouri Honors College. The Program Pairs Top Scholars with Students to Learn About the Process of Conducting Research By Yue Tang Columbia, Mo. (May 23, 2017) — Missouri School of Journalism freshman Caroline Dade was recently named the Outstanding … Continued

Natalia Alamdari Wins $1,500 Copy Editing Scholarship

Natalia Alamdari is one of four U.S. college students to win a $1,500 scholarship. She Is One of 4 College Students in the U.S. to Win This Award Columbia, Mo. (May 18, 2017) — Natalia Alamdari is one of four U.S. college students to win a $1,500 scholarship for editing from the American Copy Editors … Continued

Design Students Create Snapchat Geofilter for Journalism Graduation

A Missouri School of Journalism Snapchat geofilter will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, May 14, at the Hearnes Center. It Will Be Available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, May 14, at the Hearnes Center Columbia, Mo. (May 11, 2017) — A geofilter will be available to all Snapchat users … Continued

2 Journalism Students Win Writing, Art Awards in ‘Rewriting Realities’ Contest

Sarah Sabatke and Craig White The Contest Was Created to Encourage Creative Exploration on the Issue of Identity By Yue Tang Columbia, Mo. (May 9, 2017) — Two Missouri School of Journalism students have been named winners in the “Rewriting Realities” art and writing contest hosted by the University of Missouri Multicultural Certificate office. The … Continued

Radio Reporting Lab Offers New Learning Opportunity for Journalism Students

At top, undergraduate and graduate advanced reporters from across the journalism school worked together on radio feature stories aired on KBIA. At bottom, graduate students Erin McKinstry, left, and Catherine Wheeler edit together during a lab. The Course Helps Students Add Audio Skills to Their Reporting Tool Kits Columbia, Mo. (May 9, 2017) — Radio-focused … Continued

Missouri Students, Faculty Win Fellowships to Health Journalism Conference

Award-Winning Journalists, Medical Researchers, Top Clinicians and Other Health Professionals Addressed the Group Orlando, Fla. (May 5, 2017) — Among the nearly 700 attendees at Health Journalism 2017 held recently in Orlando, Florida, were 10 Missouri School of Journalism students, four faculty members and three on-campus news professionals. Twelve were on fellowships to the annual … Continued

School to Recognize 502 Candidates at May Graduation Ceremony

The alumna speaker for May 2017 commencement ceremonies will be Marina Walker Guevara, MA ’05. James Bender will serve as the student speaker with Hanna Knutson as the master of ceremonies. The Program Will Begin at 11 a.m., Sunday, May 14, at the Hearnes Center Columbia, Mo. (May 4, 2017) — The Missouri School of … Continued

Will Jarvis Chosen for American Society of Magazine Editors Internship Program

Junior Will Jarvis has been selected for the summer 2017 American Society of Magazine Editors internship program. He Will Work at Advertising Age in New York This Summer By Yue Tang Columbia, Mo. (May 3, 2017) — Missouri School of Journalism junior Will Jarvis has been selected for the summer 2017 American Society of Magazine … Continued

KBIA 91.3 FM Debuts New Home in McReynolds Hall

KBIA’s new space in McReynolds Hall provides its professional staff and students with the tools necessary to produce top-quality audio. The New Space Provides Professional Staff and Students with the Tools to Produce Top-Quality Audio Columbia, Mo. (April 21, 2017) — KBIA-FM, Columbia’s listener-supported NPR-member station, has a new home. It’s in McReynolds Hall, just … Continued

12 Journalism Students Inducted into Secret Societies During Annual Tap Day

From top, left to right: Jake Boeding, Tyler Anne Emery, Ana Perez, Jennifer Prohov, Lauren Puckett, Hughes Ransom, Madison Stanze, Rylee Stoulil, Rachel Tiedemann, Michaela Tucker, Swee-Yang Ashley Yong. (Not pictured: Hannah Linsky.) Selection Is Based on Scholarship, Leadership and Service By Yue Tang Columbia, Mo. (April 21, 2017) — Twelve Missouri School of Journalism … Continued