Laura Bardot Selected as Columnist for Missouri Ruralist Magazine

Laura Bardot was selected as the 2017 College Farmer columnist for Missouri Ruralist magazine. She Will Provide a Personal Perspective on Issues Relating to Agriculture By Yue Tang Columbia, Mo. (March 17, 2017) — Laura Bardot, a science and agricultural journalism student at the University of Missouri, was selected as the 2017 College Farmer columnist … Continued

KOMU Student’s Story on School Choice Takes Her to Indiana for Research

Senior Abby Breidenbach traveled to Evansville, Indiana, to hear from people who live in a state where school choice is a reality; Indiana has one of the largest voucher programs in the country. Abby Breidenbach Shared How This National Issue Has Affected a State Where the Voucher Program Is Already in Place By Yue Tang … Continued

Missouri Journalism Senior Wins Prestigious OPC Foundation Award

Top-right, senior Uliana Pavlova receives her Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholar award from Steve Swanson, OPC Foundation treasurer. At bottom, Pavlova addresses the audience at the Yale Club in New York City. Uliana Pavlova’s Winning Essay Was Written During Her Study Abroad Experience in Brussels New York City (March 7, 2017) — Missouri School of … Continued

Four Journalism Students Selected for Mizzou ’39

From top-left: Missouri Journalism seniors Brittney Frazier, Grace Gabel, Emily Russell and Lily Zacharias are among those named for this year’s Mizzou ’39 award. The Award Recognizes Seniors for Their Leadership, Service and Academic Achievements By Yue Tang Columbia, Mo. (March 6, 2017) — Four students studying strategic communication at the Missouri School of Journalism … Continued

Senior Olivia Peterkin Selected for Diversity in Journalism Program

The Chips Quinn Scholars Program for Diversity in Journalism offers students hands-on training and mentoring by caring news veterans. The Chips Quinn Scholars Program Helps Bring Greater Diversity to US Newsrooms By Yue Tang Columbia, Mo. (March 3, 2017) — Missouri School of Journalism senior Olivia Peterkin is a winner of the highly selective scholarship … Continued

6 Missouri Students Selected for National Multicultural Advertising Program

Multicultural Advertising Intern Program Fellows receive full-time paid summer internships. Top row, from left: Jasmyn Barr, Destanee Bonds, Taylor Brodie. Bottom, from left: Cristen Milliner, Jalen Mosby. The Strategic Communication Majors Receive Full-time Paid Summer Internships at Major Agencies Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 24, 2017) — Six Missouri School of Journalism undergraduate students were selected as … Continued

3 Workshops Prepare Students for Strategic Communication Career Fair

Professionals Share Insider Tips on Applications, Resumes, Portfolios By Alexis Schaefer, Julia Brun, Miranda Lee and Marta Witko Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 24, 2017) — Top agency professionals from New York City to Los Angeles and Dallas to Chicago shared helpful tips and insider perspectives in a series of workshops to help students on their journey … Continued

Students, Recruiters Map Out Their Futures Together at Career Fair

The Strategic Communication Career Fair Drew More than 115 Recruiters from 51 Companies By Alexis Schaefer, Julia Brun, Miranda Lee and Marta Witko Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 24, 2017) — The 10th annual Strategic Communication Career Fair – the largest in its history – drew more than 115 recruiters and 51 companies from around the country … Continued

Association for Women in Sports Media Members Attend National Conference

Top, from left: Mizzou students Hannah Husmann, Kylie Callura, Anne Rogers and Chelsea Roemer posing in front of the NHL 100 bus in downtown Nashville. Bottom, from left: Husmann, Roemer and Callura posing with the Stanley Cup after attending a Nashville Predators hockey game. Students Network, Learn at College Media Training Camp in Nashville By … Continued

National Association of Black Journalists Visit Chicago for Annual Media Tour

NABJ-MU hosts an annual trip to a top media market to give students the opportunity to connect and network with professionals in their desired areas of journalism or strategic communication. Students Take Week-Long Trip to Network with Top Industry Pros By Seinga Macauley Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 22, 2017) — The National Association of Black Journalists … Continued