Tyler Greever and Hannah Battah Win Dean’s Award for TV Features

The Mastering the Method Contest Recognizes the Best Work of Undergraduates By Rebecca Dell Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 3, 2014) — A cheerleader with Down Syndrome, a community remembering a fatal plane crash, a football player who lost his mom to cancer and a new school building opening where a tornado once destroyed: The stories of … Continued

Bridgit Bowden, Hope Kirwan Win Dean’s Award for Radio News and Features

The Stories Ran on Top-Ranked KBIA-FM, an NPR-Member Affiliate By Caroline Murray Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 3, 2014) — Two students have been named the winners of this year’s Mastering the Method contest in the radio news and features category for their stories on a nuclear plant, a grocery store, water fluoridation and the rise in ATV … Continued

10 Journalism Students Represented in Homecoming Royalty, Leadership

Selection Process Based on Involvement, Achievements and Contributions to MU By Caroline Murray Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 11, 2014) — Five Missouri School of Journalism students were among the 10 named as 2014 Homecoming Royalty, including king and queen. In addition, five journalism students served on the Homecoming Steering Committee. Ethan Colbert was named king; Allison … Continued

Sky Chadde and Allison Pohle Win Dean’s Award for Feature Writing

School’s Mastering the Method Competition Recognizes Outstanding Undergraduate Work By Rebecca Dell Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 10, 2014) — Allison Pohle and Sky Chadde won the Dean’s Award for feature writing in the Mastering the Method contest at the Missouri School of Journalism. The contest, inaugurated in 2013, recognizes exemplary undergraduate work in broadcast, multimedia, photography … Continued

2 Seniors Selected for ‘Most Promising Multicultural Students Program’

The American Advertising Federation’s Initiative Promotes Diversity and Inclusion Within the Industry By Caroline Murray Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 6, 2014) — Two Missouri School of Journalism undergraduates have been selected for the 2015 Most Promising Multicultural Students Program sponsored by the American Advertising Federation. Ebony Francis and Anthony Tovar, both seniors studying strategic communication, were among the … Continued

5 Students Cover Politics, Science of Hunger at World Food Prize Meeting

The Experience Included Interviews with Global Leaders and Government Officials Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 24, 2014) — Students from the Missouri School of Journalism and College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources teamed up Oct. 7-10 to cover the politics, science and human aspects behind global hunger at the annual World Food Prize/Borlaug Dialogues in Des … Continued

2 Journalism Students Selected as David Kaplan Memorial Fellows

Both Receive Paid Positions at ABC News Washington Bureau and a $15,000 Stipend By Caroline Murray Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 22, 2014) — Stephanie Ebbs and A.J. Feather have been selected as David Kaplan Memorial Fellows at ABC News in Washington, D.C. This is the first time in the 22-year history that two fellows have been … Continued

2 Strategic Communication Students Win in National 3% Competition

Poster by Jenny Sanchez and Anna Vierneisel Seeks Gender Diversity in Creative Advertising Leadership By Caroline Murray Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 18, 2014) — Strategic communication students Jenny Sanchez, a master’s student, and Anna Vierneisel, a senior, have been named winners of the 3% Student Competition. They will represent the Missouri School of Journalism at the … Continued

School of Journalism Senior Wins Award in Religion Reporting Competition

Heather Adams Received a Plaque and $300 Prize Check During Annual Awards Banquet in Atlanta Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 16, 2014) — Missouri School of Journalism senior Heather Adams placed second in the Religion News Association‘s 2014 student contest, the Chandler Award for Student Religion Reporter of the Year. She attended RNA’s annual awards banquet on … Continued

24 Missouri Students Participate in Excellence in Journalism Conference in Nashville

The Event Offered Networking, Educational and Professional Development Opportunities By Caroline Murray Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 2, 2014) — Opportunities to network with alumni, learn from industry experts and receive critiques of resumes were highlights of the 2014 Excellence in Journalism conference hosted by the Society of Professional Journalists and the Radio Television Digital News Association … Continued