Faculty
Research Abilities Develop Practical Career Skills
Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 30, 2006) — When Roseann Moring, from San Diego, Calif., and Matt Velker, from St. Louis, Mo., enrolled at the Missouri School of Journalism, it wasn’t because they were thinking about research. Moring was more intent on getting hands-on training through real-world media outlets such as the Columbia Missourian or Vox magazine, and Velker was focused … Continued
Tan is ‘In’: Study Finds Light Brown More Attractive than Pale or Dark Skin
Findings Might Impact How Advertisers Use Models By Katherine Kostiuk MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 2, 2006) — Some African-American stars have been ridiculed for trying to lighten their skin color, but many Caucasians go to tanning salons to darken their skin. A new study by Missouri School of Journalism researcher Cynthia Frisby found that people … Continued
Journalism Professor Ranked No. 1 Researcher in Internet Advertising
Shelly Rodgers Studies Internet Advertising, News and Health Communications By Katherine Kostiuk MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 4, 2006) — Since its conception, Internet use and popularity have grown rapidly. According to Nielsen/NetRatings, the number of Internet users continues to grow, and the average American user spends 25 minutes per day online. To understand … Continued
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