News Releases
Journalism Books by Davis, Heiman Recognized at MU Campus Authors Event
Columbia, Mo. (May 18, 2011) — Missouri School of Journalism faculty members Charles Davis and Suzette Heiman were among the 34 University of Missouri professors recognized at the recent annual Campus Authors event sponsored by the University Bookstore. The activity took place in conjunction with the University of Missouri’s Celebration of Teaching workshop, which featured … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism Joins 4A’s as an Associate Educational Member
New York (May 17, 2011) — The Missouri School of Journalism recently joined the Association of American Advertising Agencies (4A’s) as an Associate Educational Member. This membership category is available to a select number of higher educational institutions that offer undergraduate/graduate programs in advertising, marketing and communications. “Our program is particularly noted for our partnerships with … Continued
New Smith/Patterson Fellow to Focus Her Health and Science Journalism on Poverty Issues in India, China and Africa
Columbia, Mo. (May 17, 2011) — Shraddha Sankhe of Mumbai, India, will bring her global experience in health and science journalism to the Missouri School of Journalism as she begins her Smith/Patterson Fellowship for the 2011-12 year. She is the first international student to receive this honor. Sankhe’s most recent work was as editor at … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism Earns National Reaccreditation
Columbia, Mo. (May 13, 2011) — The Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications unanimously voted to reaccredit the Missouri School of Journalism at the group’s April 29-30 meeting in Portland, Ore. The School was found to be in compliance with all nine standards at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The accreditation … Continued
University of Wisconsin-Madison Honors Graduate Studies Dean Thorson with Nelson Award
Madison, Wis. (May 9, 2011) — Esther Thorson, the associate dean for graduate studies at the Missouri School of Journalism, recently received the Harold L. Nelson Award for achievement in mass communication research from the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Thorson was a faculty member at Wisconsin-Madison for 12 … Continued
Rodgers Named Director of Research for Health Communication Research Center
Columbia, Mo. (May 9, 2011) — Shelly Rodgers, an associate professor of strategic communication in the Missouri School of Journalism, has been named the director of research for the Health Communication Research Center (HCRC). Rodgers, who will begin in this role this summer, will guide the research efforts for the Center’s grant and contract projects. … Continued
The Missouri School of Journalism to Recognize 503 Graduates at Commencement on May 13
By Dolores Obregon Planning and Communications Staff Columbia, Mo. (May 5, 2011) — The Missouri School of Journalism will recognize its 503 May and August graduates during spring commencement ceremonies that will be held at 6:30 p.m., Friday, May 13, in Mizzou Arena. Family and friends of the graduates do not need tickets to attend. … Continued
Nonprofit Health Organizations Increase Health Literacy Through Social Media
By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (May 4, 2011) — As the presence of social media continues to increase as a form of communication, health organizations are searching for the most effective ways to use the online tools to pass important information to the public. Now, researchers at the University of Missouri have … Continued
Public Broadcasting Needs to Fill the Growing Gap in Serious Journalism
The 2011 Hurley Symposium Identifies Challenges in Meeting Citizens’ Information Needs Washington (April 28, 2011) — PBS Anchor Jim Lehrer told public broadcasters Tuesday they need to play a major role in filling a growing gap in serious journalism. He said that effort requires more funding and more cooperation within the public media community. “We … Continued
Kelsey Whipple Wins $400 Romero Prize for Outstanding Magazine Journalism
By Dolores Obregon Planning and Communications Staff Columbia, Mo. (April 28, 2011) — Master’s student Kelsey Whipple is the winner of the 2011 Don Romero Prize for outstanding magazine writing. She will receive a $400 cash award. Don Romero served on the Missouri School of Journalism faculty for many years, and two of his former … Continued