Year: 2019
High school students learn how to tell their stories about science and agriculture
More than 250 students from Missouri high schools attended an MU-sponsored career awareness day entitled “Communicating News about Science and Agriculture” held Nov. 15 at the Litton Agri-Science Learning Center in Chillicothe. Career awareness day brings in 250 students, teachers from 24 schools from across the state; event co-hosted by the J-School. By Jennifer Nelson … Continued
Missouri doctoral student studies impact of Chinese anti-corruption movement news on college students
Doctoral student Lei Guo’s research led her to conclude that the anti-corruption movement in China was influential because “it went far deeper and lasted far longer than anyone could imagine.” Many students believed mass media would be more influential on others; only 30 percent had good understanding of anti-corruption movement. By Jennifer Nelson Columbia, Mo. … Continued
Mizzou Alumni Association honors two Journalism faculty and two alumni with Faculty-Alumni Awards
The recognition celebrates outstanding service and professional accomplishments. Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 14, 2019) — Two Missouri School of Journalism faculty and two alumni are among the 12 that will be honored by the Mizzou Alumni Association (MAA) during its annual Faculty-Alumni Awards ceremony on Nov. 15 at the Reynolds Alumni Center. Professor Margaret Duffy is … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism Strategic Communication students attend Publicis Multicultural Talent Pipeline conference
Missouri strategic communication seniors Jennifer Fowler and Adrianna Talavera traveled to Atlanta Oct. 16-18 to attend the Publicis Multicultural Talent Pipeline. Seniors Jennifer Fowler and Adrianna Talavera network, come away inspired by event. By Jerry Duggan Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 8, 2019) — Senior Missouri School of Journalism Strategic Communication students Jennifer Fowler and Adrianna Talavera … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism Senior Carly Berthiaume gains experience with internship at Alzheimer’s Association
Missouri senior Carly Berthaiume brought a great deal of personal experience to her summer internship with the Tennessee Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association in Nashville. Berthiaume was the first-ever communications and marketing intern for the Alzheimer’s Association Tennessee Chapter. By Jerry Duggan Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 8, 2019) — Alzheimer’s disease was something senior Carly Berthiaume … Continued
Journalism professors equip students with science and information literacy skills
J-School faculty Sara Shipley Hiles and Katherine Reed teamed up with Peter Tipton, professor at the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources to offer a new interdisciplinary class entitled, “Manipulation and Misrepresentation of Science: Combating Threats to Democracy.” Interdisciplinary class serves as model for other educators, findings shared in recent research paper By … Continued
Journalism job research finds writing and news judgment still top skills required
New research by Associate Professor Yong Volz and doctoral student Lei Guo found that writing and news judgment remain top skills required by employers in an evolving journalism industry. Research inspired after school faculty began examining how to improve curriculum for industry needs By Jennifer Nelson Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 4, 2019) — In a time … Continued
Journalism School to host journalist and author Jon Cohen
Cohen’s talk, “Editing Life: Covering CRISPR’s Powers and Perils” will draw from his extensive reporting on CRISPR gene editing technology in China. Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 1, 2019) — The Missouri School of Journalism will welcome science journalist and author Jon Cohen to campus Nov. 12 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Monsanto Auditorium, Bond … Continued
Associate Professor Elizabeth Brixey awarded the 2019 Maxine Christopher Shutz Award and Lecture for Distinguished Teaching
Associate Professor Elizabeth Brixey is the first University of Missouri journalism professor to receive the Provost’s Maxine Christopher Shutz Award and Lecture for Distinguished Teaching. Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 30, 2019) — Missouri School of Journalism Associate Professor Elizabeth Brixey has received the 2019 Maxine Christopher Shutz Award and Lecture for Distinguished Teaching. The award carries … Continued
Ethan Brown Receives $2,000 Jerry Heaster Scholarship for Business Reporting
Senior Ethan Brown is the 2019 recipient of the $2,000 Jerry Heaster Scholarship in Business Journalism. Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 25, 2019) — Missouri School of Journalism senior Ethan Brown is the 2019 recipient of the $2,000 Jerry Heaster Scholarship in Business Journalism. He is studying journalism with an emphasis in investigative journalism. “Ethan was Minnesota’s … Continued