Grad Studies
A Record Breaker: Missouri School of Journalism Faculty, Students and Alumni Present 114 Papers at International Conference; 11 Earn Top Paper Awards
41 Serve as Moderators, Discussants, Panelists and Workshop Leaders Washington (Aug. 14, 2013) — Missouri School of Journalism faculty, students and alumni presented a record-breaking 114 peer-reviewed research papers – 11 of these earning top research awards – at the recent conference of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication in Washington, D.C. … Continued
Analysis of Recent International Communication Association Program Highlights Exceptional Research Productivity of the School
The Missouri School of Journalism Ranks 8th in Number of Unique Submissions Out of 804 Institutions Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 6, 2013) — The Missouri School of Journalism is among the most productive research programs in the world based on the number of papers presented at the International Communication Association conference held June 17-21 in London. … Continued
Freedom of Information Laws Prevent Corruption But Not a Quick Fix, Missouri Journalism Study Finds
By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (July 1, 2013) — Nations that have freedom of information (FOI) laws in place tend to have lower incidents of corruption than those with no similar laws, a new University of Missouri study found. In comparing data from 168 countries, Edson Tandoc, Jr., a doctoral candidate in … Continued
Excessive Facebook Use Can Damage Relationships, Missouri Journalism Study Finds
Using Facebook Too Much Can Lead to Cheating, Breakup and Divorce By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (June 10, 2013) — Facebook and other social networking websites have revolutionized the way people create and maintain relationships. However, new research shows that Facebook use could actually be damaging to users’ romantic relationships. Russell Clayton, … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism Faculty, Students and Alumni to Present 33 Papers at the International Communication Association Conference in London
Columbia, Mo. (May 28, 2013) — Missouri School of Journalism faculty, students and alumni will present 33 papers, lead and participate in panel sessions as well as serve in leadership positions at the 63rd annual conference of the International Communication Association. The four-day conference will be held June 17-21 in London. Doctoral student Edson Tandoc … Continued
Shanghai University Student Earns Academic Honors at the Missouri School of Journalism
Xinrui Zhu Is the Third 2+2 Graduate to Receive Kappa Tau Alpha Recognition Columbia, Mo. (May 13, 2013) — When the Missouri School of Journalism began recruiting for its “2+2” program, which brings top undergraduate journalism students from China to Missouri to complete their degrees at the Missouri School of Journalism, it committed itself to … Continued
7 Missouri Journalism Graduate Students Attend the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner
The Evening Included a Private Reception with President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama By Kip Hill Washington, D.C. (May 9, 2013) — Pundits and public alike refer to the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner as “nerd prom.” The moniker may apply to the seven Missouri School of Journalism graduate students who attended this … Continued
Master’s Student Anna Boiko-Weyrauch Wins the 2013 Atwater Writing Contest
Columbia, Mo. (April 19, 2013) — Anna Boiko-Weyrauch is the winner of the 2013 Atwater Prize for Writing contest at the Missouri School of Journalism. She receives $500 and a copy of Eudora Welty’s memoir “One Writer’s Beginnings,” which was a favorite of the late Jim Atwater, former dean and faculty member of the Missouri … Continued
Simina Mistreanu Wins O.O. McIntyre Fellowship, School’s Highest Postgraduate Award
Her Yearlong Writing Project Will Be to Develop Stories on Roma, or Gypsies, in the U.S. Columbia, Mo. (April 18, 2013) — Simina Mistreanu will be able to realize her dream of telling stories about Roma – often known as Gypsies – living in the U.S. as the winner of the 2013 O.O. McIntyre Fellowship. … Continued
Master’s Student Adds ‘Pulitzer Prize’ to His Resume
Charles Minshew Was a Part of the Denver Post News Staff That Won the Award in the Breaking News Reporting Category Columbia, Mo. (April 16, 2013) — A Missouri School of Journalism master’s student has a new award to add to his resume – Pulitzer Prize. As a Dow Jones News Fund summer intern, Charles … Continued