Faculty
Professors Stephanie Padgett and Ryan Thomas Selected for University of Missouri Faculty Scholars Program
The Program Creates Avenues for Collaboration Across the 4 Campuses of the UM System Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 6, 2013) — Two Missouri School of Journalism professors – Stephanie Padgett and Ryan Thomas – have been accepted into the 2013-14 class of the University of Missouri Faculty Scholars program. The program is designed to assist faculty … Continued
Professor Marty Steffens Named to North American Committee Board of the International Press Institute
Vienna (June 27, 2013) — Missouri School of Journalism Professor Marty Steffens is one of two distinguished scholars and accomplished journalists appointed to the North American Committee (NAC) board of the International Press Institute (IPI). IPI also appointed Mercedes Vigón, associate director of the International Media Center at Florida International University. The two will join eight other … Continued
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
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
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
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
Two Journalism Professors Elected to Serve on Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Standing Committees
Columbia, Mo. (April 26, 2013) — Two Missouri School of Journalism professors have been elected to serve on standing committees for the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. AEJMC is a major international membership organization for academics in the field. The association has 3,700 members from 50 countries that affiliate among 18 divisions, … Continued
Professor Emeritus Brian Brooks Honored by the Missouri Interscholastic Press Association with Knight Award
Columbia, Mo. (April 25, 2013) — Professor Emeritus Brian Brooks was recently honored by the Missouri Interscholastic Press Association with the 2013 Knight Award. The Knight Award is named for Robert Knight, a Missouri Journalism professor who directed MIPA from 1966-92. He was instrumental in supporting and expanding scholastic journalism and its resources across the … Continued
Professor Marty Steffens to Receive the President’s Award from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers
Phoenix (April 2, 2013) — Missouri School of Journalism Professor Marty Steffens will be among three business journalists to be honored with the President’s Award at the 50th annual spring conference of the Society of American Business Editors and Writers in Washington, D.C., April 4-6. SABEW founding member Gene Miller, who helped to organize SABEW’s … Continued
Dean Mills to Be Inducted into the Hall of Fame at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Iowa City (March 14, 2013) — The University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication announced Wednesday it will induct two alumni into its Hall of Fame, the School’s highest honor. Dean Mills, BA ’65, a professor and dean of the Missouri School of Journalism, and Alan Waxenberg, BA ’56, former executive vice president … Continued