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"The Modern Scholar is a new series of recorded college-level courses presented in lecture-style format. Taught by some of our nation's most respected professors and scholars, Modern Scholar courses offer actual college subjects spanning the academic disciplines. From the natural sciences to religious studies, from politics to world history, this unique series offers courses in the subjects that fascinate you. Best of all, these easy-to-use courses make learning an enjoyable experience and allow you to progress at your own pace. When listening to each Modern Scholar course you'll feel like you're right there in the lecture hall, learning from distinguished professors (many of them also best-selling authors) selected from among America's top colleges and universities. These intellectual giants guide you through the course material and help you to gain a deeper, richer understanding of the subject-making you at once more knowledgeable and better versed in material at the very cornerstone of cultural significance.

"RJI Vision and Mission Reynolds Journalism Institute: Ideas. Experiments. Research. Solutions. 2009 The Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI) exists to develop and test ways to improve journalism through new technology and improved processes. In partnership with media organizations and nonprofits, RJI delivers technological and strategic innovations in journalism and advertising. RJI was launched in 2004 with an initial grant of $31 million from the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation . In conjunction with the centennial celebration of the Missouri School of Journalism, it officially dedicated its world headquarters in September 2008. This 50,000 square-foot facility on the University of Missouri campus has state-of-the-art resources to test and demonstrate new technologies, experiment with convergence news production and delivery systems, and conduct real-time and virtual seminars and conferences. RJI's work crosses diverse specialties within journalism, including media convergence, editorial content and methods, the evolution of advertising, innovation in management and the impact of new technologies. It also includes varied fields on campus such as law, computer science, marketing, education and other disciplines. The vision The Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute is a world-class center for researching and testing new models of journalism in this era of technological advances. RJI makes the most of its location in a premier, hands-on journalism school at a research-extensive university and the collective creativity of visiting professionals and researchers. It assumes a leading position among centers devoted to journalism and media studies. Exterior view of the new RJI building on 9th Street in Columbia, MO. The mission The Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute engages media professionals, scholars and other citizens in programs aimed at improving the practice and understanding of journalism in democratic soc