STEPHANIE CRAFT is an associate professor at the Missouri School of Journalism. Before earning a doctorate in communication from Stanford University, she worked as a newspaper journalist in California, Arkansas and Washington. She holds a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri and a bachelor’s degree in history from Washington University in St. Louis. Her research focuses on press practices and performance, journalism ethics and the role of journalism in a democracy. Her work has appeared in a number of refereed journals, including Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly, the Journal of Mass Media Ethics, Mass Communication & Society, Communication Law & Policy, the Howard Journal of Communication, and the International Journal of Public Opinion Research.
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- F. Vultee, M. Velker and S. Craft. (2010). “Faith and Values: Journalism and the Critique of Religion Coverage of the 1990s.” Journal of Media & Religion.
Book Chapters
- S. Craft. (2010). “Press Freedom and Responsibility.” in Meyers, C. (Ed.) “Journalism Ethics: A Philosophical Approach,” Cambridge: Oxford University Press.
- S. Craft. (2009). “Value of Solitude: Henry David Thoreau,” in Christians, C. and Merrill, J. (Eds.) “Ethical Communication: Five Moral Stances in Human Dialogue,” Columbia: University of Missouri Press.
- S. Craft and K. Heim. (2009). “Transparency: Meanings, Merits and Risks,” in Wilkins, L. and Christians, C. (Eds.) “Handbook of Mass Media Ethics,” New York: Routledge.
Related Articles
- Apr 12, 2012: Professors Stephanie Craft and Tim Vos Will Collaborate with International Colleagues on a 'Worlds of Journalism' Study
- Sep 8, 2011: Missouri Journalism Faculty, Students and Alumni Present 94 Papers at International Research Conference
- Feb 17, 2011: School Faculty to Help Lead Seven New Mizzou Advantage Proposals
- Jul 29, 2010: Missouri Journalism Students, Faculty to Present 44 Papers at International Research Conference
- Jun 7, 2010: Missouri Journalism Students, Faculty, Alumni to Present 12 Papers, Lead Panel Discussions at 2010 ICA Conference in Singapore
- Mar 10, 2010: Kappa Tau Alpha National Award Named for Executive Director Keith P. Sanders
- Jul 22, 2009: Missouri Journalism Faculty, Students to Present 50 Scholarly Papers, Lead 21 Sessions at Upcoming Research Conference
- May 19, 2009: Missouri Faculty, Students Present 36 Papers at ICA Conference
- Nov 25, 2008: Associate Professor Stephanie Craft Receives Kappa Tau Alpha Chapter Adviser Grant
- May 27, 2008: Missouri Journalism Faculty and Students Presented 46 Papers at 2008 ICA Conference
- Apr 30, 2007: 31 Missouri Journalism Faculty, Student Papers on Program at 2007 ICA Conference
- Mar 14, 2007: Journalism Doctoral Student Wins Competitive $15,000 International Scholarship
- Oct 30, 2006: Research Abilities Develop Practical Career Skills
- Sep 13, 2006: Missouri Journalism and Law Schools Set to Blaze New Paths in Study of Media and Conflict
- Jul 17, 2006: Journalism Students and Faculty to Present 31 Papers at 2006 AEJMC Conference
- May 25, 2006: Missouri Journalism Faculty and Students to Present 31 Papers at 2006 ICA Conference in Germany
- May 25, 2006: Kappa Tau Alpha Initates 41 Students at Spring Commencement
- Aug 23, 2004: Missouri Faculty and Students Win Awards, Present Papers at Professional Conference


