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Newspaper Publishers Optimistic About the Future, MU Survey Shows
By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 3, 2012) — Despite a declining readership and a poor economy that has forced the newspaper industry to drastically cut staff and expenditures in recent years, publishers of U.S. daily newspapers remain optimistic about the future of their industry. In the largest survey of its kind, … Continued
Journalism Scholar, Former MU Professor John Merrill Dies at 88
By Zachary Matson Columbia Missourian Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 21, 2012) — The journalism world lost a giant. John Calhoun Merrill died Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, in Birmingham, Ala., surrounded by his wife, Dorothy Merrill, his daughter Judy and his granddaughter Erin. He was 88. Becky Schroeder of Columbia, a longtime friend, said she received an … Continued
Byron Calame, BJ ’61, Named Visiting Business Journalism Professor for the Fall Semester
Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 17, 2012) — One of journalism’s most respected editors will serve as a visiting business journalism professor at the Missouri School of Journalism this semester. Byron E. “Barney” Calame, BJ ’61, dedicated himself to ethical journalism and to the education of aspiring journalists during his 39-year career at The Wall Street Journal … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism Class Partners with Nokia to Test Its New 808 PureView Phone for Journalism
Device Has the Potential to Be an All-in-One Reporting Tool By Chantel O’Neal Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 5, 2012) — The Missouri School of Journalism’s Emerging Technologies in Journalism class is partnering with Nokia to research the journalistic value and impact of its new 808 PureView phone. The class, taught by Associate Professor Clyde … Continued
Five Missouri Journalism Faculty Receive Promotions, and the School Welcomes Six New Professors for the 2012-13 Academic Year
By Chantel O’Neal Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 4, 2012) — Five faculty members received promotions, and six new professors were welcomed as the Missouri School of Journalism started the 2012-13 year. Those promoted to the academic rank of professor were Charles Davis, a member of the journalism studies faculty; Margaret Duffy, chair of the … Continued
Former Missouri Journalism Dean Honored for Contributions to Journalism and His Alma Mater
Elmer Lower Served as a Television Executive for ABC News, CBS and NBC Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 22, 2012) — Friends of former journalism dean Elmer Lower are quick to note his love of the School that helped launch his remarkable career. Today, thanks to the support of many of those friends and alumni, the Missouri … Continued
Missouri Journalism Faculty, Students and Alumni Earn 19 Top Paper Awards for Peer-Reviewed Research
Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 14, 2012) — Missouri School of Journalism faculty, students and alumni received a total of 19 top awards for peer-reviewed papers at the centennial convention of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. The high honors were earned in 12 of AEJMC’s divisions, interest groups and commissions. Approximately 2,500 mass … Continued
For Young Adults, Appearance Matters More than Health, MU Research Suggests
Research Inspires Interactive Theater, Opens Dialogue By Jesslyn Chew MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 13, 2012) — When it comes to college-age individuals taking care of their bodies, appearance is more important than health, research conducted at the University of Missouri suggests. María Len-Ríos, an associate professor of strategic communication, Suzanne Burgoyne, a professor … Continued
The AEJMC Newspaper and Online News Division Names Brian Brooks Its Educator of the Year for 2012
By Leslie-Jean Thornton Arizona State University Phoenix (July 25, 2012) — The Newspaper and Online News Division will name Brian S. Brooks, associate dean of the Missouri School of Journalism, its Educator of the Year for 2012 at the national Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication convention in Chicago in August. The award … Continued
A Missouri School of Journalism Professor and Alumni Named Reynolds Journalism Fellows
The 2012-13 Class Will Explore New Industry Tools and Strategies Columbia, Mo. (July 25, 2012) — A Missouri School of Journalism professor and two alumni are among the six leading journalists and industry professionals named to the 2012-13 class of Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Fellows. The group will pursue new online revenue opportunities, social media techniques … Continued