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Ethnic Groups Process Breast Cancer Information Differently, MU Researcher Finds
By Jessica Pollard MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (June 10, 2005) — Recent studies indicate that while more Caucasian women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, the survival rate among African-American women is lower than Caucasian women. This may suggest that media messages encouraging women to engage in risk prevention work better for Caucasians … Continued
Two Longtime Missouri Journalism Professors Retire
Columbia, Mo. (May 20, 2005) — Missouri School of Journalism professors George Kennedy and Don Ranly will retire effective June 30. Both have been faculty members for 31 years. “George Kennedy and Don Ranly are legendary exemplars of journalism faculty; demanding teachers whose scholarship has improved both the practice and understanding of journalism. They have had an impact on … Continued
Life Stories: Frank L. Dobyns Jr.
Kelsey Wilkinson Columbia Missourian Columbia, Mo. (May 3, 2005) — Frank L. Dobyns Jr., a former MU professor and administrator, died Wednesday, April 20, 2005. He was 81. Mr. Dobyns was born June 27, 1923, in Fort Smith, Ark., to F.L. and Mary Olive Wilkins Dobyns. He attended Stigler public schools and was president of … Continued
Media Impact on Breast Cancer Awareness, Anxiety Different for Caucasian and African-American Women, MU Researcher Finds
By Jessica Pollard MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (April 28, 2005) — According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among U.S. women. From the disease prevention perspective, there is a need for accurate and credible information to be effectively communicated to women about breast cancer and … Continued
Professor Don Ranly Wins Lifetime Achievement Award from B2B Editors Group
Columbia, Mo. (April 28, 2005) — Don Ranly, who helped pioneer the concept of “service journalism” as a professor at the Missouri School of Journalism, has been selected by the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) to receive the organization’s 2005 Lifetime Achievement Award. Ranly headed Missouri’s magazine sequence for 28 years, helping many publications … Continued
Association of Health Care Journalists to Move Operations to School of Journalism
Columbia, Mo. (April 26, 2005) — The Association of Health Care Journalists will move its headquarters and its Center for Excellence in Health Care Journalism to the Missouri School of Journalism in July. AHCJ is a growing nonprofit organization whose membership of nearly 900 print, broadcast and online journalists is dedicated to advancing public understanding of health … Continued
John Schneller, Journalism Professor, Receives Kemper Award
Columbia, Mo. (April 25, 2005) — John Schneller, Missouri School of Journalism Assistant Professor and metro editor of the Columbia Missourian, has been awarded the William T. Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence. “From the moment John Schneller arrives on campus each day until the time he goes home – 10 to 12 hours later – every word … Continued
Upcoming Conversation to Share Good News about Journalism
Columbia, Mo. (April 15, 2005) — American journalism, taken as a whole, is better than its critics admit, and an upcoming conversation will share the many ways that journalism is a force for good in the lives of individuals and the nation. “What Good Is Journalism?” will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., … Continued
Missouri Design Professor Helps Newspaper Win Distinguished Design Award
Columbia, Mo. (April 1, 2005) — Rick Shaw, an assistant professor and director of photography for the Columbia Missourian, helped his former newspaper earn a distinguished design award. The Hartford (Conn.) Courant was the only American paper to be named one of the World’s Best Designed Newspapers of 2005, an award given out by the Society for … Continued
Parents’ Communication Styles Influence Children’s Smoking Habits, Journalism Researchers Find
By Madison McGinness MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (March 28, 2005) — The American Legacy Foundation recently reported that while the prevalence of smoking among high school students has decreased significantly in the past few years, this trend does not hold for middle school youth. Reports show that 10 percent of this age group has … Continued