Year: 2013
4 Missouri School of Journalism Professors Receive Promotions in Academic Rank
Columbia, Mo. (June 13, 2013) — University of Missouri Chancellor Brady Deaton has recognized the significant contributions of four Missouri School of Journalism professors with promotions in their academic rank, effective Sept. 1. Sandy Davidson and Shelly Rodgers were promoted to the rank of full professor. Yong Volz and Tim Vos were promoted to associate … Continued
Excessive Facebook Use Can Damage Relationships, Missouri Journalism Study Finds
Using Facebook Too Much Can Lead to Cheating, Breakup and Divorce By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (June 10, 2013) — Facebook and other social networking websites have revolutionized the way people create and maintain relationships. However, new research shows that Facebook use could actually be damaging to users’ romantic relationships. Russell Clayton, … Continued
3 Missouri School of Journalism Faculty Members Named 2013-14 Fellows at the Reynolds Journalism Institute
Columbia, Mo. (June 10, 2013) — Three Missouri School of Journalism faculty members are among the nine 2013-14 fellows at the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute. The group was selected from more than 150 applicants from across the country and overseas. They will work across a broad spectrum of challenges and opportunities facing journalism, from … Continued
New Placement Survey Shows 99 Percent of Recent Missouri Journalism Graduates Have Paid Employment or Are in Graduate School
Top Job Areas Include Online and Social Media Plus TV and Radio Columbia, Mo. (May 31, 2013) — Almost all – 99 percent – of Missouri School of Journalism undergraduates who earned their bachelor’s degree in 2012 are starting their careers with paid employment or enrollment in a graduate program, according to a new placement … Continued
Missouri Alumni Share Advice with High School Students about College-Level Journalism
Be Persistent, Be Passionate and Build Your Portfolio, the Group Encouraged San Francisco (May 28, 2013) — Five Missouri School of Journalism alumni talked to a packed room of high school students from around the U.S. about what to expect from a college-level journalism program, emphasizing the importance of starting early on developing expertise and … Continued
Famous Footwear Taps MOJO Ad to Reach the Youth and Young Adult Market
Missouri School of Journalism’s Student-Staffed Ad Agency Delivers 3 Campaign Recommendations By Marissa Ferri Public Relations Account Executive MOJO Ad Columbia, Mo. (May 28, 2013) — Famous Footwear, a leading shoe retailer of Brown Shoe Company, challenged MOJO Ad to differentiate their brand from other shoe retailers in the market at the beginning of the … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism Faculty, Students and Alumni to Present 33 Papers at the International Communication Association Conference in London
Columbia, Mo. (May 28, 2013) — Missouri School of Journalism faculty, students and alumni will present 33 papers, lead and participate in panel sessions as well as serve in leadership positions at the 63rd annual conference of the International Communication Association. The four-day conference will be held June 17-21 in London. Doctoral student Edson Tandoc … Continued
Curators’ Professor Emerita Betty Winfield Receives Outstanding Alumni Award in Education from the University of Arkansas
Award-Winning Teacher, Author, Climber Recalls Beginnings at University of Arkansas Used with permission from the University of Arkansas College of Education and Health Professions Fayetteville, Ark. (May 15, 2013) — Betty Houchin Winfield says her undergraduate days at the University of Arkansas were a time to find herself. “I think of that time as a personal … Continued
New Journalism Survey Will Help Evaluate and Teach Teenagers News Literacy
By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (May 15, 2013) — A crucial role of journalism is educating the public about important events and issues. However, impactful journalism requires consumers who are “news literate,” meaning they possess the ability to think critically about what they read and watch. Evaluating the level of an individual’s … Continued
John Schneller Wins $10,000 O.O. McIntyre Professorship for Teaching Excellence
Columbia, Mo. (May 13, 2013) — Associate Professor John Schneller is the winner of the 2013 O.O. McIntyre Professorship at the Missouri School of Journalism. The professorship recognizes teaching excellence and comes with a $10,000 salary supplement for the next academic year. Schneller was drawn to journalism in grade school and reported in his hometown … Continued