News Releases
Reynolds Journalism Institute Names Randy Picht, of the Associated Press, as Executive Director
Columbia, Mo. (April 13, 2012) — The Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute at the Missouri School of Journalism has named Randy Picht as its executive director. Picht will be the second executive director for the institute, which was created in 2004 with a $31 million grant from the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation. He succeeds Pam … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism Students Earn 29 SPJ Regional Mark of Excellence Awards
By Nathan Allen Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (April 13, 2012) — The published work of 22 Missouri School of Journalism students earned Region 7 Mark of Excellence Awards, a competition sponsored by the Society of Professional Journalists for the best in student journalism. Several students received multiple awards. Missouri students earned 29 awards by placing … Continued
Professors Stephanie Craft and Tim Vos Will Collaborate with International Colleagues on a ‘Worlds of Journalism’ Study
By Nathan Allen Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (April 12, 2012) — Missouri School of Journalism professors Tim Vos and Stephanie Craft will collaborate with colleagues from more than 80 other countries on a two-year “Worlds of Journalism” study. Journalism researchers and policy makers will use the data collected in the study to better understand journalists’ … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism, HCD Research Partner to Offer Advanced Communication Science Services
Combining Biometric and Eye-Tracking Measures Provides Unique Consumer Insights Flemington, N.J. (April 10, 2012) PRNewswire via COMTEX — The Missouri School of Journalism and HCD Research announced that they will join forces to conduct research studies using a communication science approach, which encompasses biometric measures and eye-tracking technology to provide deeper insights into consumer preferences. … Continued
Vox Magazine Earns an Award of Excellence from the Society of News Design
Columbia, Mo. (April 9, 2012) — Vox magazine has won an award of excellence from the Society for News Design for a multimedia project titled “Student Veterans.” Published in May 2011, the project profiled 11 Mizzou military veterans, many of whom had served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Returning to a campus community can be difficult … Continued
‘Letters Home’ Offers a Bridge of Support Between Alumni and Students
Columbia, Mo. (April 5, 2012) — “Letters Home,” an initiative to obtain advice from alumni for current Missouri School of Journalism students, recently made its debut on the website of Online News Association Mizzou. Juana Summers, BJ ’09, who works as a national political reporter for POLITICO, wrote the first letter. In the Feb. 27 … Continued
Sexual Objectification of Female Artists in Music Videos Exists Regardless of Race, MU Study Finds
Music Videos Could Play an Influential Role in Young Viewers’ Development By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (April 4, 2012) — Popular music videos have been criticized as having misogynistic messages and images. While more female music artists have gained visibility and created successful “brands” in recent years, critics argue that many of … Continued
ASNE Moves to University of Missouri in New Partnership
Columbia, Mo. (April 3, 2012) – The nation’s premier organization for journalism leaders and one of the world’s leading institutions for journalism education and innovation are joining forces. The American Society of News Editors and the Missouri School of Journalism today announced a new partnership, including plans to move ASNE’s headquarters to the Donald W. … Continued
Consumers Misunderstand ‘Cruelty-Free’ Labeled Products, MU, Oregon Researchers Find
Researchers Say a Legal Definition Is Needed to Protect Consumers By Nathan Hurst MU New Bureau Columbia, Mo. (March 28, 2012) — Based on a recent study, University of Missouri and Oregon researchers believe a legal definition for what constitutes “cruelty-free” labeled products should be determined and manufacturers should be required to abide by the … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism Students to Write Editorials for the State’s Community Newspapers
Columbia, Mo. (March 23, 2012) — Some Missouri School of Journalism students will write editorials for the state’s community newspapers through a partnership with the Missouri Press Association. The 21 students in Associate Professor Clyde Bentley‘s editorial writing course will be paired with Missouri editors and publishers and asked to write a topic relevant to … Continued