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Missouri journalism faculty, graduate students and alumni to present 70 papers at AEJMC 2020 virtual conference
Columbia, Mo. (July 30, 2020) — Missouri School of Journalism faculty, students and alumni will present 70 peer-reviewed research papers at the virtual Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication conference Aug. 6-9. More than 2,000 journalism and mass communication scholars are expected to participate in the fully-virtual 2020 AEJMC annual conference. Among the … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism Professor Shelly Rodgers receives UM System President’s Award for Sustained Career Excellence
Columbia, Mo. (July 13, 2020) — Shelly Rodgers, professor of strategic communication at the Missouri School of Journalism, has been awarded the 2020 University of Missouri System President’s Award for Sustained Career Excellence. Each year, the UM System President’s Awards are presented on behalf of President Mun Choi to faculty members across the four universities … Continued
‘Anti-vaxxers’ gain traction against HPV vaccine on Facebook, study finds
For a recently-published study, Assistant Professor Monique Luisi studied more than 6,500 public HPV vaccine-related posts on Facebook over the first 10 years since the vaccine was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. MU media expert analyzed 10 years of HPV-vaccine related Facebook posts By Eric Stann MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (July … Continued
2016 U.S. presidential election coverage was ‘game changer’ for journalists
According to Ryan J. Thomas, associate professor of journalism studies at the University of Missouri, the 2016 presidential election is considered a “game changer” because it introduced the issue of how journalists confront political candidates. MU study looked at ethical issues in U.S. presidential election press coverage between 2000-2016 By Eric Stann MU News Bureau … Continued
Killer vaccines? Social media messages influence parents about HPV
Social media messaging on the subject of the human papillomavirus vaccine may lead parents to incorrectly believe that it might be lethal when administered to their children, according to Assistant Professor Monique Luisi. MU media expert finds social media use is associated with belief that HPV vaccine is lethal in children By Eric Stann MU … Continued
Professor Shuhua Zhou named Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media
Shuhua Zhou, professor and the Leonard H. Goldenson Endowed Chair in Radio and Television at the Missouri School of Journalism, has been selected as editor-in-chief of the Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media. Columbia, Mo. (May 21, 2020) — Shuhua Zhou, professor and the Leonard H. Goldenson Endowed Chair in Radio and Television at the … Continued
Associate Professor Amanda Hinnant awarded the McIntyre Professorship for Teaching Excellence
The award comes with a $10,000 salary supplement for next academic year. Columbia, Mo. (May 8, 2020) — Associate Professor Amanda Hinnant is the 2020 winner of the O.O. McIntyre Professorship at the Missouri School of Journalism. The award recognizes teaching excellence and comes with a $10,000 salary supplement for the 2020-21 academic year. Hinnant … Continued
Shelly Rodgers receives 2020 Sandage Award for Teaching Excellence from American Academy of Advertising
Award given in recognition of those who have made outstanding contributions to teaching advertising Columbia, Mo. (April 27, 2020) — Shelly Rodgers, professor of strategic communication, was named the recipient of the 2020 Charles H. Sandage Award for Teaching Excellence by the American Academy of Advertising. The award recognizes one faculty member who, in the … Continued
Journalism School, RJI helps journalism industry during COVID-19 with webinars dealing with paywalls and revenue, staying safe and more
Webinars receive great response from public, some max out time with questions By Jennifer Nelson Columbia, Mo. (April 22, 2020) — With concerns flowing through news leaders’ minds of how to keep a news business running in the midst of COVID-19 to how to keep journalists safe, some leaders from the Missouri School of Journalism … Continued
Associate Professor Yong Volz honored with the Jordan Hoyt Tribute to Women award
Associate Professor Yong Volz was selected to receive the Jordan Hoyt Tribute to Women award in recognition of her efforts to help create an environment of equity, fairness and justice for women on the Mizzou campus. From left, graduate student Lei Guo, Associate Professor Amy Simons, Volz. The annual award recognizes outstanding MU faculty, staff … Continued