News Releases
News Websites Should Target ‘Reward Seekers,’ Journalism Researcher Finds
Website Designers Should Strive for Simplicity, Invoke Emotion to Boost Online Revenue By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (March 6, 2013) — As newspaper sales continue to decline, many news organizations are searching for ways to improve readership and revenues from their online presences. Now, a University of Missouri researcher has found that … Continued
Doctoral Student Heather Shoenberger Receives $2,000 Prize from the American Academy of Advertising
Her Dissertation Research Is on Consumer Perspectives of Online Behavioral Advertising By Erik Hall Columbia, Mo. (March 6, 2013) — The American Academy of Advertising awarded a $2,000 prize to Missouri School of Journalism doctoral student Heather Shoenberger. Shoenberger learned Feb. 19 that she was one of four award recipients. The American Academy of Advertising … Continued
Missouri Journalism Students Conduct Guerrilla Grammar Blitz to Celebrate National Grammar Day
The Effort Calls Attention to Correct Use of Contractions, Subject-Verb Agreement and More Columbia, Mo. (March 4, 2013) — Missouri School of Journalism students will conduct a guerrilla grammar blitz in celebration of National Grammar Day today, March 4. Members of the Mizzou Chapter of the American Copy Editors Society, as well as students in … Continued
KBIA-FM Among Select NPR Stations to Participate in Knight Foundation’s National Training Program
Students to Benefit with New Web-based Skills and Digital Techniques By Gwendolyn Girsdansky Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (March 4, 2013) — KBIA-91.3 FM is one of 10 NPR-member stations selected to participate in an 11-week intensive training program sponsored by the Knight Foundation, and Missouri School of Journalism students are already benefiting from the instruction. … Continued
Students and Recruiters Connect at Annual Strategic Communication Career Fair
A Record 42 Companies Look to the Missouri School of Journalism for Talent and Expertise By Marissa Ferri Public Relations Account Executive MOJO Ad Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 27, 2013) — A record number of 42 companies interviewed more than 300 students for internships and full-time job opportunities at this year’s Strategic Communication Career Fair. The … Continued
Two Missouri School of Journalism Students Participate in PBS Newshour’s InaugBlog
By Celia Darrough Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 27, 2013) — Two Missouri School of Journalism students joined 15 other college journalists from around the country to cover President Barack Obama’s second inauguration in a new way – on PBS Newshour‘s InaugBlog. Lukas Udstuen, a convergence journalism senior with an emphasis in international journalism, worked as a … Continued
Social Media Mapping Methods Allow Journalism, MU Researchers to Analyze Posts by Families Affected by Autism
Study Finds Dogs Improve Quality of Life for Families with Children with Autism By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 27, 2013) — Families who have children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are often faced with significant challenges, such as caregiver burden, sleep deprivation, and psychological distress. Because of these difficulties, ownership of … Continued
Dow Jones News Fund Selects Two Missouri School of Journalism Students as Summer Interns
One Will Copy Edit for The Kansas City Star, the Other Will Do Business Reporting at the Denver Post By Celia Darrough Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 27, 2013) — Two Missouri School of Journalism students have been chosen as 2013 Dow Jones News Fund summer interns. Tony Puricelli, a print and digital news junior, will be … Continued
Natasha Desai Selected as an American Advertising Federation Most Promising Minority Student, Wins Young Talent Award
By Celia Darrough Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 20, 2013) — Recent graduate Natasha Desai was one of 50 students in the country selected as one of the American Advertising Federation‘s most promising minority students. She was one of only four to receive the AAF Young Talent Award, which is given to students who have shown outstanding … Continued
3 Missouri Students Pursuing Dual Degrees in Journalism and Theatre Receive Recognition at Regional Theatre Festival
By Gwen Girsdansky Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 19, 2013) — The talents of three Missouri School of Journalism students pursuing dual degrees in journalism and theatre – Robert Glauz, Kelsey Kennedy and Nick Tittone – received attention at the 2013 Region V Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival 45, held recently at the University … Continued