News Releases
Hearst, Reynolds Journalism Institute, Adobe, Google and Sprint Nextel Announce Student Mobile Media Design Competition
New York (Nov. 29, 2010) — Hearst Corporation Innovation Group announced that it is partnering with the Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI) at the Missouri School of Journalism, Adobe Systems Inc., Google and Sprint Nextel to hold a student competition aimed at creating new journalism-focused mobile apps using Google’s open-source Android mobile operating system. Journalism, business, and … Continued
Two Students, Alumnus Receive Awards at Regional Emmy Presentation
By Nathan Allen Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 4, 2010) — Two radio-television journalism students and an alumnus won awards at the recent 2010 Mid-America Emmy Gala. Senior Alex Rozier won the student production-news category Emmy. Sophomore Alexandria Belcher was awarded the $1,500 Walter Cronkite Mid-America Scholarship. The Mid-America chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and … Continued
School’s Doctoral Program Ranked among Nation’s Best
By Nathan Allen Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 3, 2010) — The Missouri School of Journalism’s doctoral program ranked among the best in a survey recently released by the National Research Council (NRC). The NRC took data from 82 communication schools from 65 public and private universities and compiled a comparative ranking system. The data were … Continued
Journalism Students Represent MU at European Union; Attend Press Visit in Brussels
Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 1, 2010) — Journalism graduate students Brian Jarvis and Rebecca Wolfson voyaged to the European Union in Brussels, Belgium, in October to participate in the 2010 European Union Press Visit for U.S. journalism students. The week-long trip is aimed to boost awareness and improve EU-USA relations. Along with 13 other students from … Continued
Training Away Stereotypes
Missouri Journalism Research Shows that People Trained to Think in Opposition to Stereotypes Are More Receptive to Advertising Starring Minority Actors By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 1, 2010) — It may seem difficult to change stereotypical thinking. Perceptions can be very important in forming an individual’s attitudes. Now, researchers at the … Continued
Life Stories: Donald J. Brenner, Former Faculty Member
Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 26, 2010) — Donald J. Brenner, 78, of Columbia died peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at his home. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 29, 2010, in Columbia Cemetery. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. in the Memorial Union chapel on the University of Missouri campus. … Continued
Work of 2010 Missouri Honor Medalists on Display in the Journalism Library
By Amy Brachmann Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 26, 2010) — To celebrate the 2010 Missouri Honor Medal recipients, an array of their published work will be on display in the hallway leading to the Frank Lee Martin Library through Nov. 5. Books by James Balog, Cathleen Black, Dorothy J. Gaiter and Myron Kandel will … Continued
Journalism Students and Sen. ‘Kit’ Bond Experience Biotech U; Reporting Contest Underway
By Steve Veile Manager, Biotech University Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 22, 2010) — Missouri School of Journalism students experienced a weekend workshop filled with the science, business, and political implications of biotechnology. But students weren’t the only ones in attendance at “Biotech University.” Making a surprise appearance at the event was U.S. Sen. Christopher S. “Kit” … Continued
Three from Missouri School of Journalism Attend Regional ACES Conference
Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 20, 2010) — Two students and one professor represented the Missouri School of Journalism at the regional American Copy Editors Society (ACES) conference at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on Oct. 9. Graduate student Jessica Stephens, sophomore Tron (Michelle) Gao and associate professor, Maggie Walter made the trip, along with 50 other students … Continued
Brussels Program Director Harding Honored with European Media Award for Innovative e-Magazine
Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 20, 2010) — Gareth Harding, who serves as program director for the Missouri School of Journalism’s Brussels Program, was presented with an Erasmus EuroMedia Award for an innovative e-magazine he edits at a ceremony in Vienna town hall Friday. Opinion Corner 3 is published by Mostra, a Brussels-based communications firm. It deals with … Continued