Tag: Undergraduate
KBIA-FM, KOMU-TV Win 8 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
Network affiliates – and working laboratories for Missouri Journalism students – KBIA-FM and KOMU-TV were awarded a total of eight prestigious Edward R. Murrow Awards by the Radio and Television Digital News Association, recognizing the best electronic journalism produced by radio, television and online news organizations around the world. The Radio and Television Digital News … Continued
15 Journalism Students, 1 Professor Inducted into Secret Societies during Annual Tap Day
Members of Mizzou’s secret societies are “tapped” (chosen) based on academic performance, extracurricular activities, scholarship, leadership and service. Top row, left to right: Emily Aiken, Megan Brenneke, Mitchell Davis, Shoshana Dubnow, Maddie Dunkman. Middle row: Holly Enowski, Simone Esters, Mel Frieders, Catherine Hoffman, Jasmine-Kay Johnson. Bottom row: Blythe Nebeker, Jeannette Porter, John Pottebaum, Matt Schmittdiel. … Continued
Pete Ozias Wins University of Missouri 2019 March Service Champion Award
Congratulations to Pete Ozias, the School’s director of undergraduate advising, recipient of the March 2019 Service Champion award from MU Staff Advisory Council. Pictured with Pete is, on the left, Journalism Dean David Kurpius and Sean Brown. Columbia, Mo. (March 29, 2019) — Pete Ozias, director of undergraduate advising, has received the University of Missouri … Continued
Novak Leadership Institute Provides Training to Special Olympics Missouri
Now in its third year, the Special Olympics Athlete Leadership Program known as ALPs U played host to more than 30 Special Olympics Missouri athletes and families March 8-10 on the Mizzou campus. Student scholars from the School’s Novak Leadership Institute experienced first-hand the value of volunteering, leading and mentoring others. The 3-Day Athlete Leadership … Continued
Columbia Missourian to Host Scripps Regional Spelling Bee March 13 on the MU Campus
Since 1941, the Scripps National Spelling Bee program has been promoting literacy among elementary and middle school students. The Columbia Missourian will host 55 students from eight Missouri counties at the regional qualifying event to be held on Wednesday, March 13, in the Geological Sciences building on the Mizzou Campus. 55 Students from 8 Mid-Missouri … Continued
Missouri Journalism Senior Wins Prestigious Overseas Press Club Foundation Award
Missouri senior Daphne Psaledakis accepts the Flora Lewis Fellowship from the Overseas Press Club Foundation. Fluent in French, Psaledakis plans to return to work at the Reuters bureau in Brussels. Daphne Psaledakis Among 16 Winners Chosen from 175 Applicants from 50 Colleges/Universities Nationwide New York City (March 6, 2019) — Daphne Psaledakis, a senior at … Continued
Columbia Missourian Sports Section Scores Big with Associated Press Sports Editors Awards
Columbia Missourian student sports reporters receiving nationwide Top 10 recognition from the Associated Press Sports Editors include (top row, from left) Matt Antonic, Ryan Herrera, Hannah Hoffmeister, Will Jarvis, Jenna Kieser. Second row: Reed Koutelas, Brendan Lavell, Eli Lederman, Alec Lewis and Langston Newsome. Third row: Liv Paggiarino, David Sack, Jake Sutherlin and Antranik Tavitian. … Continued
12 Journalism Students Selected for Mizzou ’39 Honors
Twelve J-School students were selected for Mizzou ’39, an annual award recognizing 39 outstanding seniors across all majors for their leadership, service and academic achievement throughout their time at the University of Missouri. From top-left, first row: Troy D’Souza, Nnamdi Egwuonwu, Beckie Jaeckels, Mercedes Mackay; second row: Gabri Mays, Matthew Oxendale; third row: Abas Pauti, … Continued
Journalism students gain hands-on experience while providing statehouse coverage to news outlets across the state
For nearly 50 years, the Missouri State Reporting Program has offered J-School students an opportunity to get real-world reporting experiences while providing a vital service to news organizations that otherwise would be unable to offer coverage of the activities of the Missouri State Legislature in Jefferson City. Undergraduate reporters provide political news for 226 MPA … Continued
Visual Arts Showcase Allows Photojournalism Student to Display Her Artistic Side
Encouraged as a high schooler to pursue art school, photojournalism sophomore and second-year Discovery Fellow Emmalee Reed chose instead to pursue her creative side via real-world media outlets at the Missouri School of Journalism. Emmalee Reed and Two Other J-Schoolers Among 50 Competing for $8K in Professional Development Awards By Nate Brown Columbia, Mo. (Feb. … Continued