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Missouri School of Journalism Scholars to Participate in Global Research Conference
Faculty, Students and Alumni to Present 23 Papers, Lead Two Sessions Columbia, Mo. (May 16, 2012) — The Missouri School of Journalism scholars will join those from more than 60 counties and the top universities in the world at the upcoming International Communication Association meeting in Phoenix. Faculty, students and alumni will present 23 conference … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism Names Lynda Kraxberger as Its New Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and Administration
Columbia, Mo. (May 14, 2012) — The Missouri School of Journalism has named Lynda Kraxberger, a professor and chair of the convergence journalism faculty, as its new associate dean for undergraduate studies and administration. She will begin her responsibilities on July 1. Kraxberger will replace Brian Brooks, who will retire after almost four decades as … Continued
Mary Kay Blakely Named 2012 O.O. McIntyre Professor for Teaching Excellence
Columbia, Mo. (May 14, 2012) — Associate Professor Mary Kay Blakely is the winner of the 2012 O.O. McIntyre Professorship for excellence in teaching, an annual award presented by the Missouri School of Journalism. She will receive a $10,000 salary supplement for the upcoming academic year. Blakely joined the school’s faculty in 1997 and teaches … Continued
Missouri Journalism Faculty, Alumnus to Publish ‘Reporting Disaster on Deadline’ Handbook
Columbia, Mo. (May 4, 2012) — Five Missouri School of Journalism professors and an alumnus will publish an essential resource to help journalism students and professionals prepare for covering crises. “Reporting on Disaster on Deadline” provides an introduction to covering crises, considering practice issues and providing guidance in preparing for and responding to calamities. The … Continued
Joye Patterson Remembered as Innovator in the Field of Science Journalism at MU
By Dan Burley Columbia Missourian Columbia, Mo. (April 17, 2012) — Joye Patterson, a pioneering female faculty member at the Missouri School of Journalism, died Monday. She was 86. Ms. Patterson broke ground in science journalism education and is credited by colleagues for inventing the modern approach to teaching science writing. “This is the grand … Continued
Professors Stephanie Craft and Tim Vos Will Collaborate with International Colleagues on a ‘Worlds of Journalism’ Study
By Nathan Allen Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (April 12, 2012) — Missouri School of Journalism professors Tim Vos and Stephanie Craft will collaborate with colleagues from more than 80 other countries on a two-year “Worlds of Journalism” study. Journalism researchers and policy makers will use the data collected in the study to better understand journalists’ … Continued
Sexual Objectification of Female Artists in Music Videos Exists Regardless of Race, MU Study Finds
Music Videos Could Play an Influential Role in Young Viewers’ Development By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (April 4, 2012) — Popular music videos have been criticized as having misogynistic messages and images. While more female music artists have gained visibility and created successful “brands” in recent years, critics argue that many of … Continued
Henry Hager, 85, MU Journalism Professor, Remembered for Graceful Interaction
By Nicole Jones Columbia Missourian Columbia, Mo. (March 9, 2012) — Henry Hager could be described in one word by his friend George Kennedy, an MU professor emeritus. “It occurred to me that if I had to describe Henry in just one word, it would be graceful,” Kennedy said. “As a former athlete, Henry was … Continued
Associate Professor Berkley Hudson Named New Editor of Visual Communication Quarterly
The International Peer-Reviewed Publication Covers Theory, Research and Practical Criticism Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 21, 2012) — Berkley Hudson, associate professor of magazine journalism at the Missouri School of Journalism, has been named the new editor of Visual Communication Quarterly, an international, peer-reviewed journal of theory, research, practical criticism, and creative work in all areas of … Continued
Undergraduate Dean Brian Brooks to Retire at End of Academic Year
Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 13, 2012) — After almost four decades as a journalist and educator, Brian Brooks, BJ ’67, MA ’69, will retire from the Missouri School of Journalism at the end of the 2011-12 academic year. During his tenure, he educated thousands of aspiring journalists, pioneered technological breakthroughs benefitting both classroom instruction and the … Continued