MU Department of Communication - College of Arts and Science - University of Missouri

Undergraduate Program: Scholarships and Awards

The Department of Communication Scholarships recognize the talent and ability of many of our outstanding students. Grade point average, instructor evaluations, and relevant extracurricular activities are among the criteria used by faculty to determine the awards. To be eligible for a Department of Communication Scholarship, your application for admission to the department must have been accepted and you must have completed 12 hours of coursework in the department by the end of the semester in which you apply.

The Outstanding Senior Award is awarded to the graduating senior in the Department of Communication with the highest grade point average.

The Joseph Wolfe Award is named after a respected and treasured retired faculty member and is presented to an outstanding graduating senior who specializes in television studies. This individual must have an excellent grade point average and be a "good citizen" of the department.

Barton Griffith came to the University of Missouri in 1957 and retired as a professor emeritus of communication in 1991. He died in 1996 and this award honors his tremendous dedication to students and his wonderful sense of humor. The Barton Griffith Award is presented to a graduating senior who is studying television and exhibits a generous spirit, a keen intellect, and a warm heart.

Loren Reid taught at the University of Missouri from 1935-1938 and again from 1944-1999. He served as the chair of the department from 1947-1952. He is considered an important leader in the discipline of Communication and a significant influence for many students. The Loren Reid Award is bestowed upon the graduating senior with the most outstanding performance in the Senior Project capstone course.

2011-2012 Department of Communication's Curator Scholarship Recipients

Stefanie Duff
Nathan Carter
Ross Lawrence
Sydney Ferleger
Xi Zhi Chen
Xi Tian
Micah Haynes
Brooke Baslee
Rebecca Lin
Sadiyyah Rice
Lauren Crist
Ashlee Reece
Hannah Sperandio
Yasmin Morris
Kate Carter
Megan Stiffelman
Kayla Eisenbath
Lisa Baniak
Emily Faulkner
Alana Flowers
Ning Zhou
Mackenzie Marchant
Jennifer Howard
Portia King
Alyssa Tringale
Andrew Winslow
McKaela Schmidt
Darla Laycob
Alex Yoss

2011 Senior Awards

Outstanding Senior Award
Vincent Manning

Joe Wolfe Award
Randy Prywitch

Bart Griffith Award
Dana Baniak

Loren Reid Award
Tiger Team Consulting

MJ Smythe Award
Natalie Plassmeyer

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