Year: 2006
Tan is ‘In’: Study Finds Light Brown More Attractive than Pale or Dark Skin
Findings Might Impact How Advertisers Use Models By Katherine Kostiuk MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 2, 2006) — Some African-American stars have been ridiculed for trying to lighten their skin color, but many Caucasians go to tanning salons to darken their skin. A new study by Missouri School of Journalism researcher Cynthia Frisby found that people … Continued
Journalism Professor Ranked No. 1 Researcher in Internet Advertising
Shelly Rodgers Studies Internet Advertising, News and Health Communications By Katherine Kostiuk MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 4, 2006) — Since its conception, Internet use and popularity have grown rapidly. According to Nielsen/NetRatings, the number of Internet users continues to grow, and the average American user spends 25 minutes per day online. To understand … Continued
Eight Journalism Leaders to Receive Preeminent Journalism Award
Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 27, 2006) — Eight outstanding journalists and a leading journalism organization will receive one of the industry’s highest awards: the prestigious Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism. Recipients of this year’s prize are: Clifford G. Christians, an award-winning scholar of media ethics and communications. Bill Kovach and Tom Rosenstiel and the … Continued
Journalism Students Compete With Industry Professionals – And Win
Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 26, 2006) — Winning 36 awards is an achievement in any industry competition, especially in journalism. But when student writers, designers and photographers for a community daily – competing against professionals – win 36 awards, achievement takes on a whole new meaning. The Columbia Missourian reached that level Sept. 16 when it brought … Continued
Upcoming Symposium to Discuss “New Media, Enduring Values”
Four Projects Studying Related Journalism Principles to Be Announced Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 26, 2006) — The Missouri School of Journalism and the Committee of Concerned Journalists will commemorate their alliance at an upcoming symposium at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. The theme of the event – the 2006 Curtis B. Hurley Symposium – will … Continued
New Professional Group Helps Students Hone Copy-Editing Skills
By Kate Greer Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 22, 2006) — A new student organization at the Missouri School of Journalism is helping the next generation of copy editors get a head start on their careers. Missouri’s student chapter of the American Copy Editors Society, which is one of only six in the nation, focuses on helping students develop … Continued
Journalism School Welcomes 44 Walter Williams Scholars
High-Achieving Students Earned at Least a 33 on the ACT By Audrey Holaday Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 20, 2006) — Forty-four freshmen were recognized as Walter Williams Scholars in a recent ceremony, making the 2006 class the largest group ever to become a part of this elite program. In all, 117 students are enjoying Walter Williams Scholar benefits. Scholars’ … Continued
SPJ Honors Davis with President’s Award
Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 18, 2006) — Calling him a “tireless worker,” outgoing president Dave Carlson presented Charles Davis with the President’s Award at the recent Society of Professional Journalists‘ national convention in Chicago. Davis is an associate professor at the Missouri School of Journalism and serves as executive director of the National Freedom of Information Coalition, which is headquartered … Continued
Missouri Faculty, Students to Present at Upcoming AJHA Conference
By Janelle Walker Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 15, 2006) — Seven Missouri School of Journalism faculty members and graduate students will present their scholarly research or speak on academic panels next month at the 25th annual convention of the American Journalism Historians Association. The AJHA convention, which will take place Oct. 11-14 in Wichita, Kan., brings together … Continued
Missouri Journalism and Law Schools Set to Blaze New Paths in Study of Media and Conflict
Center for the Study of Conflict, Law and the Media to Host International Conference Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 13, 2006) — The Center for the Study of Conflict, Law and the Media, a groundbreaking collaboration linking the Missouri School of Journalism and University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law, is hosting an international conference, “News Reporting and Its Impact … Continued