Grad Studies
How Public Outrage on Twitter Affects Organizations in Crisis
Missouri School of Journalism Doctoral Students Explore Conversations about the NFL and Concussions Columbia, Mo. (May 4, 2016) — Two Missouri School of Journalism doctoral students, Douglas Wilbur and Danielle Myers, innovatively applied a public relations theory to a situation involving the National Football League (NFL), popular culture and health issues. The theory applied, contingency … Continued
Online Master’s Student Wins $5,000 Communications Industry Award
Hilarey Wojtowicz Accepted Her New York Women in Communications Foundation Scholarship at the 2016 Matrix Awards Event New York (April 26, 2016) — A Missouri School of Journalism online master’s student was among the elite group of scholarship recipients recognized by the New York Women in Communications Foundation. Hilarey Wojtowicz accepted her $5,000 prize at the … Continued
Graduate Student Shawn Shinneman Wins Don Romero Prize
The Award Recognizes Outstanding Magazine Writing By Ashley Szatala Columbia, Mo. (April 25, 2016) — Missouri School of Journalism graduate student Shawn Shinneman is the winner of the 2016 Don Romero Prize for outstanding magazine writing. He receives a $750 cash award. Shinneman submitted three articles to be considered for the prize: “How Online Threats … Continued
Stranjers: David Wolfgang
It’s smart, passionate, resilient, quirky and creative people who make the Missouri School of Journalism so special. Meet them in “STRANjERS.” David Wolfgang PhD Student “I had a teacher in my undergrad who told me to be my own best advocate. I kind of take that to heart. I’ve found that if you want to … Continued
Registration Open for Oct. 15 Online MA in Journalism Information Session
The Live Session Will Allow Participants to Ask Questions, Interact with Program Adviser Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 5, 2015) — A live online information session about the Missouri School of Journalism’s online master’s program will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. CST on Thursday, Oct. 15. Leading the session will be Sarah Smith-Frigerio, academic adviser to the … Continued
Faculty, Alumni, Students to Present Papers at Global Research Conference
11 Papers Earn Top Awards; 30 Scholars Serve in Leadership Roles Columbia, Mo. (July 15, 2014) — Missouri School of Journalism faculty, students and alumni will present an impressive 99 peer-reviewed research papers – 11 of these earning top research awards – at the upcoming Aug. 6-9 conference of the Association for Education in Journalism … Continued
Master’s Student Snaps Another’s Dash to Win the ‘Running of the Interns’ Race
Greg Kendall-Ball Was in the Right Place to Capture Lauren Langille’s Sprint to the Finish Line Columbia, Mo. (June 29, 2015) — The lives of two Missouri School of Journalism graduate students intersected during the annual Running of the Interns race on June 25 in Washington, D.C., as Greg Kendall-Ball snapped a photo of Lauren … Continued
Yang Cheng Wins Inez Kaiser Graduate Students of Color Award
She Focuses Her Doctoral Research on Organization-Public Relationship Measurement Columbia, Mo. (June 26, 2015) — Yang Cheng is one of three recipients of the Inez Kaiser Graduate Students of Color Award, sponsored by the Public Relations Division of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. Cheng is a doctoral student at the Missouri … Continued
Missouri Has Strong Presence at International Communication Conference
Faculty, Students and Alumni Present 39 Refereed Papers, Earn 4 Top Paper Awards Columbia, Mo. (May 28, 2015) — Missouri School of Journalism faculty, students and alumni presented 39 refereed papers at the 65th annual conference of the International Communication Association. The four-day meeting was held May 21-25 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Five of … Continued
Many Would Rather Buy Generic Clothes than Stand Out with Designer Brands
Brands Should Market Low-Profile Logos to People Who Are Worried About Social Acceptance By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 9, 2015) — Many people buy and wear clothing from prestigious brands as a way to express and distinguish themselves. However, a new study from the University of Missouri has found that people … Continued