COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sept. 22 -- The University of Missouri's School of Journalism issued the following news release: On Sept. 14, before receiving their prestigious Honor Medals for Distinguished Service in Journalism from the Missouri School of Journalism, this year's honorees continued the tradition of delivering master classes to students based on their firsthand experiences in the industry. Drew Sullivan and Paul Radu, representing the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCR  more

HILLSBORO, Missouri, Sept. 21 (TNSres) -- St. Louis University issued the following news: Though the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the employment of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) to grow 19% from 2022 to 2032, a Saint Louis University speech pathologist says there aren't enough students majoring in the profession, particularly from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. Often overshadowed by more well-known health fields such as nursing, Travis Threats, Ph.D., professor and c  more

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, Sept. 22 (TNSres) -- Drury University issued the following news: As Drury University celebrates its 150th anniversary, a newly released pictorial history book about the institution is available to the public. The book, entitled "Drury University," was written by Drury Archivist William Garvin and published by Arcadia Publishing as part of their Campus History Series. The images in the book are drawn from Drury's extensive archival collection, and many are being published  more

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, Sept. 22 -- Drury University issued the following news: The Champions Challenge, Drury's annual crowdfunding campaign to help underwrite the Athletics Department, reached the highest total in its four years totaling $288,630 during the eight-day event that concluded on Sept. 19. More than 900 donors contributed to a total that generated more than $25,000 dollars above last year's final tally. Thompson Sales served as the title sponsor for this year's event. "I want to   more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 21 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release: National law firm Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that the Austin Business Journal has selected Partner Nikelle Meade for its inaugural list of Power Players. Meade represents clients in all aspects of local government and real estate with an emphasis in land use and real estate development, public-private partnerships, procurement, and governmental affairs. She is based in Husch Blackwel  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 22 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: Lauren Mack, a geologist with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Water Resources Center, has been selected as the department's Team Member of the Month for September 2023. Mack was selected for her service to the department and for her efforts while responding to an inquiry about water usage among state agencies. As part of her usual duties, Mack is a crucial member   more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 21 -- The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2023: Today, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and Odyssey, a platform that helps states connect families to public funding and education services, announced the launch of the Missouri Close the Gap Grant program. This is a one-time grant of up to $1,500 for parents/guardians who reside in Missouri to use for allowa  more

MARSHALL, Missouri, Sept. 21 -- Missouri Valley College issued the following news: Missouri Valley College's marketing department has announced the hiring of Kameron Godsey as the institution's new graphic designer. Godsey, from Columbia, most recently served as director of marketing at Central Christian College of the Bible in Moberly, where she handled a variety of graphic design, digital advertising, and social media responsibilities. She also worked as a graphic designer for the Missouri S  more

MARYVILLE, Missouri, Sept. 21 (TNSres) -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news: Northwest Missouri State University's total headcount this fall is 9,664 students, making it the highest in the institution's 118-year history, according to the University's fall census count. The total number, which represents a 13.6 percent increase from a year ago, marks the sixth consecutive fall that Northwest achieved overall growth and the fourth consecutive year that its headcount s  more

ROLLA, Missouri, Sept. 22 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: Dr. Baojun Bai, Missouri S&T's Lester Birbeck Endowed Chair of petroleum engineering, has been named a Curators' Distinguished Professor. The University of Missouri Board of Curators awards this title to outstanding faculty members with established reputations in their field of study. Bai has served as a faculty member at S&T since 2006. He started as an assistant professor and was promoted t  more

HILLSBORO, Missouri, Sept. 22 (TNSres) -- St. Louis University issued the following news: A new center at Saint Louis University has been established to support research in global Catholicism. The Center for Research on Global Catholicism (CRGC) supports scholarship on how Catholicism migrated across time and space to become a global religion. World-class researchers and area archivists will study the nexus of Catholicism and culture. "Our ambition is to make SLU a destination for research o  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sept. 21 -- The University of Missouri's School of Journalism issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2023: Duy Linh Tu and Sebastian Tuinder, multimedia journalists who have covered science and the climate for national news publications, will deliver the Missouri School of Journalism's Smith/Patterson Science Journalism Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 5, in Smith Forum. The lecture will begin at 6 p.m., with free pizza available beginning at 5:30 p.m. "I'm excited to see   more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sept. 21 -- The University of Missouri's School of Journalism issued the following news release: 115 years after the Missouri School of Journalism's creation in 1908, the School once again held its annual Founder's Day on Sept. 14, encouraging alumni and friends to donate $19.08 in honor of the founding year. First held in 2019, Founder's Day officially occurs on Sept. 14, but gifts in honor of the School's founding are received throughout the month of September. The gifts   more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sept. 22 (TNSres) -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * University of Missouri researchers' conceptual design of a nanomaterial could one day support new uses of nanotechnology in medicine and science. * * * In a new study, researchers at the University of Missouri created a proof of concept of a nanocapsule -- a microscopic container -- capable of delivering a specific "payload" to a targeted location. While beyond the scope of this stud  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sept. 22 (TNSres) -- The University of Missouri's College of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources issued the following news: * * * Formerly known as South Farm Showcase, Mizzou's College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources will host CAFNR Showcase at South Farm for the first time since 2019. * * * By Shannon Beck For many years, South Farm Showcase was a beloved staple fall event attracting families from Boone County and beyond to experience one of Mizzou's resea  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- Virginia Union University issued the following news: Virginia Union University is announcing new leaders in its academic and administrative teams. Dr. Harriette Scott will join VUU's University College as Dean. "It is with great pleasure that I announce the recent appointments and arrivals of talented individuals who will undoubtedly contribute to VUU's growth and success. Their diverse experiences, expertise, and dedication to their respective fields make them   more