Author: UMB Professional Writing Program

Would you like to prepare for a career as a writer? Would you like to edit news articles, write essays for a magazine, create a social media campaign? Consider a Concentration/Minor in Professional Writing!

Spring 2016 Courses & Revised Structure

If you weren’t able to make it to the Fall Open House it’s not too late to get informed on next semester’s Professional & New Media Writing courses. Read all about them under the Courses page. Click on Requirements and you’ll also notice some changes made to the program’s structure, so be sure to look…

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Fall Open House a Success

Last week’s Fall Open House was a success, with good turn-out, great pizza, and quite a bit of interest in the program, Professional & New Media Writing is off to a great semester. We had representatives from WritLarge, The Watermark, and Mass Media with information about their publications and how to get involved; career services; contests and…

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Journalism + Communications Internships = the Ultimate DC Experience!

Institute on Political Journalism   June 4 – July 29, 2016 Early Application Deadline: December 10, 2015 – 5% tuition discount Spend your summer in Washington, DC and prepare for your future! The 8-week program allows students to intern in the fields of journalism, public relations and communication while earning academic credit. LIVE Each year, Washington,…

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Open House TODAY

Good morning everyone, Don’t forget that today is the Fall Open House, from noon-2:00pm. Stop by anytime during those hours for pizza, news, opportunities, and info for next semester. Everyone’s invited, so bring a friend. See you then!