Faculty
American Journalism Historians Association to Recognize Professor Earnest Perry with Its National Award for Excellence in Teaching
Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 4, 2013) — The American Journalism Historians Association will recognize Earnest Perry with its 2013 National Award for Excellence in Teaching during the organization’s upcoming annual convention in New Orleans. Perry is an associate professor and chair of the journalism studies faculty at the Missouri School of Journalism. The annual AJHA teaching … Continued
Professor Mike McKean Named New Mizzou Advantage Facilitator
He Will Oversee Initiatives Involving the Media of the Future Area By Jerett Rion MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 22, 2013) — Mike McKean, associate professor of journalism and director of the Reynolds Journalism Institute Futures Lab, is one of two new facilitators for Mizzou Advantage at the University of Missouri. McKean will oversee … Continued
The Missouri School of Journalism Welcomes New Faculty Members and Announces Promotions for the 2013-14 Academic Year
Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 20, 2013) — The Missouri School of Journalism welcomes new faculty members and announces promotions for others for the 2013-14 academic year. Those promoted to the academic rank of professor are Sandy Davidson, a member of the journalism studies faculty, and Shelly Rodgers, a member of the strategic communication faculty. Those promoted … Continued
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