Li Yang awarded University of Missouri 2019 International Engagement Award
Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 22, 2019) — Li Yang, who assists dozens of undergraduate students earning dual (“2+2”) degrees from the Missouri School of Journalism and top universities in China, received the University of Missouri 2019 International Engagement Award for outstanding staff contribution. The award recognizes meaningful and sustained commitments to international work, whether directly on … Continued
High school students learn how to tell their stories about science and agriculture
Career awareness day brings in 250 students, teachers from 24 schools from across the state; event co-hosted by the J-School. By Jennifer Nelson Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 19, 2019) — The benefits of scientific research and agricultural advancements touch the lives of people around the world in numerous ways, from adapting to the effects of climate … Continued
Missouri doctoral student studies impact of Chinese anti-corruption movement news on college students
Many students believed mass media would be more influential on others; only 30 percent had good understanding of anti-corruption movement. By Jennifer Nelson Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 15, 2019) — As an anti-corruption movement took place in China, researchers including Missouri School of Journalism doctoral student Lei Guo, were curious to learn about the impact that … Continued
Mizzou Alumni Association honors two Journalism faculty and two alumni with Faculty-Alumni Awards
The recognition celebrates outstanding service and professional accomplishments. Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 14, 2019) — Two Missouri School of Journalism faculty and two alumni are among the 12 that will be honored by the Mizzou Alumni Association (MAA) during its annual Faculty-Alumni Awards ceremony on Nov. 15 at the Reynolds Alumni Center. Professor Margaret Duffy is … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism Strategic Communication students attend Publicis Multicultural Talent Pipeline conference
Seniors Jennifer Fowler and Adrianna Talavera network, come away inspired by event. By Jerry Duggan Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 8, 2019) — Senior Missouri School of Journalism Strategic Communication students Jennifer Fowler and Adrianna Talavera attended the Publicis Multicultural Talent Pipeline, an event focused on giving talented students from multicultural backgrounds a chance to network with … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism Senior Carly Berthiaume gains experience with internship at Alzheimer’s Association
Berthiaume was the first-ever communications and marketing intern for the Alzheimer’s Association Tennessee Chapter. By Jerry Duggan Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 8, 2019) — Alzheimer’s disease was something senior Carly Berthiaume was all too familiar with when she applied to be a summer intern at the Tennessee Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association in Nashville. Both of … Continued
Journalism professors equip students with science and information literacy skills
Interdisciplinary class serves as model for other educators, findings shared in recent research paper By Jennifer Nelson Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 6, 2019) — In the era of “fake news” and misinformation, Missouri School of Journalism Associate Professor Sara Shipley Hiles and Professor Katherine Reed equipped interdisciplinary students with strategies for telling the truth about science. … Continued
Journalism job research finds writing and news judgment still top skills required
Research inspired after school faculty began examining how to improve curriculum for industry needs By Jennifer Nelson Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 4, 2019) — In a time when the industry is evolving and journalists need different digital skills, a team of Missouri School of Journalism researchers set out to get a better idea of what employers … Continued
Journalism School to host journalist and author Jon Cohen
Cohen’s talk, “Editing Life: Covering CRISPR’s Powers and Perils” will draw from his extensive reporting on CRISPR gene editing technology in China. Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 1, 2019) — The Missouri School of Journalism will welcome science journalist and author Jon Cohen to campus Nov. 12 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Monsanto Auditorium, Bond … Continued
Associate Professor Elizabeth Brixey awarded the 2019 Maxine Christopher Shutz Award and Lecture for Distinguished Teaching
Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 30, 2019) — Missouri School of Journalism Associate Professor Elizabeth Brixey has received the 2019 Maxine Christopher Shutz Award and Lecture for Distinguished Teaching. The award carries with it a $2000 prize. According to the Provost‘s website, Brixey is the first journalism professor to receive this award. “I’m honored and grateful to … Continued