Faculty
Missouri School of Journalism professor Andrea Heiss honored for writing-intensive teaching
Associate Professor Andrea Heiss, right, receives a Writing Intensive Teaching Excellence Award from the Campus Writing Program on May 19, 2022, in Ellis Auditorium. The awards ceremony was held before the keynote address of the 2022 Celebration of Teaching. Heiss is the director of the Arts-in-Depth Program at the J-School and teaches cultural reporting in … Continued
Amanda Hinnant advances field of health communication with instincts of an academic, experience of a journalist
As Mizzou’s health research initiatives pick up steam, Hinnant is filling gaps in what we know about effective health messaging By Austin Fitzgerald Columbia, Mo. (May 16, 2022) — Amanda Hinnant, an associate professor at the Missouri School of Journalism, has built her career on studying how journalists communicate health information to the public. But … Continued
Amanda Hinnant gathers acclaim with two esteemed honors for work at Missouri School of Journalism
By Austin Fitzgerald Columbia, Mo. (May 4, 2022) — Amanda Hinnant, an associate professor at the Missouri School of Journalism, has received two prestigious, university-wide awards recognizing different aspects of her work. The Gold Chalk Award, awarded by the Graduate Professional Council, honors faculty who have demonstrated excellence in graduate and professional education, while the … Continued
13 faculty at Missouri School of Journalism awarded Reynolds Faculty Fellowships
The prestigious fellowships are part of the School’s effort to build on excellent scholarship through substantial reinvestment The Missouri School of Journalism today announced the recipients of 13 Donald W. Reynolds Faculty Fellowships, part of an effort by the School to invest in the development and retention of world-class faculty. In addition to recognizing exceptional … Continued
Mark Horvit wins 2022 Provost’s Award for University Citizenship in Faculty Leadership
By Austin Fitzgerald Columbia, Mo. (May 3, 2022) — Mark Horvit, a professor at the Missouri School of Journalism, has been announced as the winner of the 2022 Provost’s Award for University Citizenship in Faculty Leadership. The honor, which comes with a $1,000 prize, was announced at an awards ceremony during the Mizzou’s Faculty Excellence … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism’s Lee and Porter accepted into MU research development programs
At different points in their careers, Sungkyoung Lee and Jeannette Porter are seizing the opportunity to take their research to the next level By Austin Fitzgerald Columbia, Mo. (March 25, 2022) – Two Missouri School of Journalism professors have received research development fellowships from the Mizzou Office of the Provost and the Office of Research … Continued
MU endowed chair wins SEC award
Shuhua Zhou receives SEC Faculty Achievement Award in recognition of his 22 years of work in the SEC The Southeastern Conference announced today that Shuhua Zhou, the University of Missouri Leonard H. Goldenson Endowed Chair in Radio and Television, is the winner of the SEC’s 2022 Faculty Achievement Award. This recognition is given to one … Continued
Elizabeth Brixey awarded Kemper Fellowship
Elizabeth “Liz” Brixey’s impact on the lives of undergraduate students at the Missouri School of Journalism is tough to measure because her influence is so individual and ongoing — hallmarks of an educator at heart. An associate professor and faculty editor at the Columbia Missourian since 2003, Brixey is best known for her holistic approach … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism’s Ryan Thomas studies journalism’s one constant: change
By Austin Fitzgerald Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 24, 2022) — Ryan Thomas’ research at the Missouri School of Journalism revolves around how the industry deals with changes, from economic pressures to the constant adaptations required in the digital era. And there is no one more suited to study change than Thomas, who has seen his fair … Continued
Jeannette Porter supporting marginalized voices in scholarly writing at Missouri School of Journalism
Porter’s research delves into how the Black community communicates about mental health, but she is also working to support the mental health and well-being of her fellow scholars By Austin Fitzgerald Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 16, 2022) — Along with several of her colleagues at the Missouri School of Journalism, Jeannette Porter will be attending the … Continued