Faculty
School Welcomes New Faculty Members, Announces Promotions
Mark Hinojosa Joins Convergence Journalism Faculty; Brett Johnson, Journalism Studies By Kiara Ealy Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 10, 2015) — With the start of the fall semester, the Missouri School of Journalism welcomes two new faculty members and announces six faculty promotions. Among those receiving a promotion to full professor was Maggie Walter, to associate professor, … Continued
Jeimmie Nevalga Selected for Dori Maynard Diversity Leadership Program
The Society of Professional Journalists Program Strives to Increase Diversity Participation in Its Regional and National Levels Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 20, 2015) — Assistant Professor Jeimmie Nevalga is one of five journalists selected for the Dori Maynard Diversity Leadership Program, sponsored by the Sigma Delta Chi Foundation. Maynard was a longtime champion of diversity in … Continued
Former Assistant Professor Stan Abbott Dies
Columbia, Mo. (July 30, 2015) — Stan Abbott, formerly an assistant professor at the MU School of Journalism, died Monday, July 27, 2015, at a hospice near Detroit. Abbott worked for the Columbia Missourian from 1983 to 1989 as a city editor. Previously, he had been executive editor of the Anchorage Daily News in Alaska … Continued
Faculty, Alumni, Students to Present Papers at Global Research Conference
11 Papers Earn Top Awards; 30 Scholars Serve in Leadership Roles Columbia, Mo. (July 15, 2014) — Missouri School of Journalism faculty, students and alumni will present an impressive 99 peer-reviewed research papers – 11 of these earning top research awards – at the upcoming Aug. 6-9 conference of the Association for Education in Journalism … Continued
Online Reader Comments Can Provide Valuable Feedback to News Sites
Readers Often Value Different Journalistic Ideals Than Traditional Journalists By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (July 1, 2015) — For years, news organizations that post content on the Internet have allowed readers to leave comments about stories. Often, these readers’ comments become a forum for political debates and other communication that the news … Continued
4 Missouri Journalism Faculty and Staff Members Retire
Phill Brooks, Roger Fidler, Dean Mills and Daryl Moen Leave a Legacy of Teaching, Innovation and Leadership Columbia, Mo. (May 21, 2015) — Missouri School of Journalism faculty and staff recently gathered to recognize the retirements of four faculty and staff members. Phill Brooks, Roger Fidler, Dean Mills and Daryl Moen leave a legacy of … Continued
Dean Mills: A Lifetime in Journalism, a Legacy as School of Journalism Dean
By Molly Duffy Columbia Missourian Columbia, Mo. (May 20, 2015) — In 2004, Dean Mills and Roger Gafke waited in the library of an office building in Las Vegas. In a few minutes, they would walk the 50 feet to the Reynolds Foundation boardroom, where Mills, long-time dean of the Missouri School of Journalism, had … Continued
11 Students, 3 Professors Tapped into Secret Honorary Societies
The New Members Were Recognized for Their Service, Leadership and Commitment to the University of Missouri Community Columbia, Mo. (May 18, 2015) — Eleven Missouri School of Journalism students and three faculty members were tapped into four secret honorary societies during the 88th annual Tap Day on the University of Missouri campus. Members of the … Continued
Why Students Should Understand How to Cover Trauma
By Katherine Reed Republished from PBS MediaShift by permission. What are the must-teach fundamentals of journalism? Put 10 instructors in a room and you’ll get ten different answers to that question. You would hear about accuracy. Data skills. Verification know-how. News-gathering and editing skills across platforms. Strong writing. Social media agility. An understanding of audiences … Continued
Glen Cameron One of 6 to Receive National ‘Milestones in Mentoring’ Award
Award Given by the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations at the University of Alabama By Rebecca Dell Columbia, Mo. (April 21, 2015) — Missouri School of Journalism Professor Glen T. Cameron is being honored with the national Milestones in Mentoring award by the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations at the University … Continued