Faculty
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
Associate Dean Fritz Cropp Wins University of Missouri System Award
The C. Brice Ratchford Memorial Fellowship Award Honors Commitment to the Land-Grant Mission By Caroline Murray Columbia, Mo. (April 17, 2015) — Associate Dean for Global Programs Fritz Cropp has been named the winner of the 2015 C. Brice Ratchford Memorial Fellowship Award. The intercampus award recognizes a University of Missouri System faculty member who … Continued
Harsh Taneja Wins International Award for Research on Internet Censorship
The International Communication Association Outstanding Article Award Recognizes Scholarship with Long-term Influence Columbia, Mo. (April 10, 2015) — Missouri School of Journalism Assistant Professor Harsh Taneja with co-author Angela Xiao Wu recently received the International Communication Association (ICA) Outstanding Article Award for their article titled “Does the Great Firewall Really Isolate the Chinese? Integrating Access … Continued
New Missouri School of Journalism Dean Announced
David D. Kurpius Is Accomplished Journalist, Researcher, Educator and Administrator Columbia, Mo. (April 2, 2015) — University of Missouri Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Garnett Stokes announced today that David D. Kurpius, professor and associate vice chancellor for enrollment management at Louisiana State University, will be the new dean of the Missouri … Continued
Berkley Hudson Awarded 2015 Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence
By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (April 1, 2015) — University of Missouri Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin and Commerce Bank Chairman Jim Schatz today awarded one of the 2015 William T. Kemper Fellowships for Teaching Excellence to Berkley Hudson, an associate professor of magazine journalism in the Missouri School of Journalism. Loftin, Schatz … Continued
Rita Reed Receives National Press Photographers Association Award
The Morris Berman Citation Recognizes Special Contributions to Advance the Interests of Photojournalism By Caroline Murray Columbia, Mo. (March 20, 2015) — Photojournalism Professor Rita Reed is the 2015 recipient of the National Press Photographers Association‘s Morris Berman Citation. The honor, given annually and named after a past NPPA president, is presented to recognize special … Continued