Faculty
SPJ Honors Davis with President’s Award
Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 18, 2006) — Calling him a “tireless worker,” outgoing president Dave Carlson presented Charles Davis with the President’s Award at the recent Society of Professional Journalists‘ national convention in Chicago. Davis is an associate professor at the Missouri School of Journalism and serves as executive director of the National Freedom of Information Coalition, which is headquartered … Continued
Missouri Faculty, Students to Present at Upcoming AJHA Conference
By Janelle Walker Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 15, 2006) — Seven Missouri School of Journalism faculty members and graduate students will present their scholarly research or speak on academic panels next month at the 25th annual convention of the American Journalism Historians Association. The AJHA convention, which will take place Oct. 11-14 in Wichita, Kan., brings together … Continued
Debra Mason Named Director of Center for Religion, the Professions and the Public
Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 8, 2006) — Debra L. Mason, a nationally recognized, award-winning and widely published specialist in religion journalism, has been named the new director of the Center for Religion, the Professions and the Public at the Missouri School of Journalism. The Center’s research and teaching seeks to advance religious literacy and public knowledge of America’s … Continued
Knight Center in Editing Excellence Creates New Leadership Role to Guide Journalism’s Future
Tom Warhover Named Executive Editor for Innovation Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 6, 2006) — The Knight Center in Editing Excellence at the Missouri School of Journalism is expanding efforts to face the journalistic challenges of the 21st century with the creation of an exciting new leadership role: Executive Editor for Innovation. Veteran newspaper editor Tom Warhover will lead … Continued
Biography of Quad/Graphics Founder Published by Journalism Professor
Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 1, 2006) — “Ready, Fire, Aim,” a new book by Missouri School of Journalism Associate Professor John Fennell, is a business biography on the life and legacy of printing industry icon Harry V. Quadracci. Fennell, a member of the magazine journalism faculty and former editor of Milwaukee Magazine, wrote the book after … Continued
Faculty Member Publishes New Edition of Public Relations Textbook
Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 29, 2006) — Coverage of global markets, new technologies, and multiculturalism throughout make the recently published edition of Public Relations: The Profession and the Practice one of the leading college textbooks on the topic. The book is co-authored by Suzette Heiman, associate professor and director of planning and communications at the Missouri School … Continued
New Book Explores Media, Mission and Morality in Journalism
By Kelly Peery Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 28, 2006) — A new book by Missouri School of Journalism Professor Emeritus John Merrill explores moral and theoretical issues in the field of journalism. Media, Mission and Morality: A Scholarly Milestone Essay in Mass Communication is the first in a series designed to stimulate thinking and challenge ideas while encouraging journalists … Continued
Homeland Security and Media Evaluate Terror Threats Differently
By Katherine Kostiuk MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 28, 2006) — When faced with a terror threat like the recent plot to blow up planes traveling from the U.K. to the U.S., the American public turns to the media for information about the level and duration of the threat. However, the information people receive … Continued
Journalism Students and Faculty to Present 31 Papers at 2006 AEJMC Conference
By Kim Trokey Columbia, Mo. (July 17, 2006) — Thirty-one scholarly papers – including five receiving top recognitions – will be presented at this year’s Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication conference by Missouri School of Journalism faculty and current and recent graduate students. Their work covers an impressive breadth of topics including advertising, public relations, … Continued
Having Control Might Be Good, but It’s Not Interesting
Study Found That Established Psychological Theories about Control Don’t Apply to Interactive Media By Katherine Kostiuk MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (July 7, 2006) — Having control is better than not having control, psychological research shows. When people don’t have control, they feel uncertain, worried and nervous. However, a recent University of Missouri-Columbia study found … Continued