News Releases
Professor David Herzog Publishes Book on Data Literacy
The Guide Is Geared Toward Those Without Advanced Knowledge of Data Analysis or Statistics By Caroline Murray Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 10. 2015) — A new book by associate Professor David Herzog – “Data Literacy: A User’s Guide” – has been published by SAGE Publications. The book is an introduction to the fundamentals of data analysis, showing readers how … 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
Seth Boster, Annie Dankelson Win Dean’s Award for Sports Reporting
Stories Highlight Sources of Inspiration and Optimism for 2 Missouri Athletes By Caroline Murray Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 5, 2015) — Two students have been named winners of this year’s Mastering the Method contest in the sports reporting category for their features on the inspiration Missouri quarterback Maty Mauk found in an old friend and the … Continued
Master’s Student Zahra Rasool Launches News-Brief Startup ‘Gistory’
Platform Pins Original News Briefs to Map to Contextualize News Stories Around the World By Rebecca Dell Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 5, 2015) — It was a frequent question from her mother that prompted Missouri School of Journalism master’s student Zahra Rasool to create a new site that would contextualize the news by combining the best … Continued
Students Present Campaign Ideas to St. Louis Rams Executives
Concepts Included Plans to Reach Women, Promote Philanthropy, Push Preseason Game in Columbia By Caroline Murray Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 5, 2015) — Several Missouri School of Journalism students recently ended their semesters with a pitch to St. Louis Rams executives at the headquarters in St. Louis. The students enrolled in the fall 2014 section of … Continued
If Facebook Use Causes Envy, Depression Could Follow
Users Should Be Aware of Why People Use Facebook to Avoid Feelings of Envy By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 4, 2015) — Browsing Facebook has become a daily activity for hundreds of millions of people. Because so many people engage with the website daily, researchers are interested in how emotionally involved … Continued
Katie Hogsett, Lauren Kastner Win Dean’s Award for Multimedia Features
Videos Tell Stories of Activism and Hope for Change in the Wake of Ferguson By Rebecca Dell Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 3, 2015) — Katie Hogsett and Lauren Kastner won the Dean’s Award in the Multimedia Features category of the Missouri School of Journalism’s Mastering the Method contest for their videos following the police killing of … Continued
Master’s Student to Represent the School in News21 Program
Josh Benson Will Report and Produce Multimedia Projects for Major National Media By Caroline Murray Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 3, 2015) — Master’s student Josh Benson will represent the Missouri School of Journalism in the prestigious News21 program for 2015. Benson is one of 20 students from 18 universities selected for the program, which gives talented … Continued
4 Finalists for Dean’s Position Announced
All Will Participate in a Campus Interview and Open Forum Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 2, 2015) — The four finalists for the position of Dean of the Missouri School of Journalism were announced today by Provost Garnett Stokes and Deputy Provost Ken Dean. All will participate in a campus interview as outlined below. The time, date … Continued
Radio Features by Hope Kirwan Place Tenth in National Hearst Competition
Kirwan’s Stories Explore Public Health and Safety Issues San Francisco (Jan. 27, 2015) — Two of senior Hope Kirwan’s health and safety radio features earned her tenth place in the 55th annual Hearst Journalism Awards Program. This year’s Radio News & Features category had a record number of entries – 58 – from 35 schools. … Continued