Dec. 11, 2008:The Donald W. Reynolds Foundation Establishes Endowed Chair in Business Journalism at the Missouri School of Journalism The Donald W. Reynolds Foundation announced today the awarding of a $2 million grant at the Missouri School of Journalism to establish the Donald W. Reynolds Endowed Chair in Business Journalism. The new chair will allow for the expansion of business journalism course offerings at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels. It also will provide for the development of course offerings for working professionals through Missouri's online master's programs. [More]
Dec. 16, 2008:Journalism School to Recognize 134 Graduates during Fall Commencement The Missouri School of Journalism will recognize its 134 fall graduates during commencement ceremonies at 6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 19, at Jesse Auditorium in Jesse Hall. Family and friends of the graduates do not need tickets to attend. Seating will be open. [More]
Dec. 22, 2008:Columbia Missourian to Continue as a Home-Delivery Print Newspaper; Two Editions to Be Discontinued University of Missouri Provost Brian Foster announced today that the Columbia Missourian will publish a print publication five days a week instead of the current seven. The decision confirms the importance of the Columbia Missourian as a teaching and research laboratory for journalism students and allows the paper to weather its economic challenges. [More]