News Releases
MA Student Named 2006 David Kaplan Memorial Fellow at ABC News in D.C.
By Kate Greer Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 16, 2006) — Jia Zhou, a Missouri School of Journalism master’s student, is the 2006 recipient of the David Kaplan Memorial Fellowship. The fellowship, which is awarded each year to one Missouri graduate student who has an interest in broadcast production, includes a paid position at the ABC News Washington Bureau and … Continued
Journalism Student Named Winner in National Hispanic Essay Contest
By Alexandra Rampy Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 16, 2006) — Missouri School of Journalism sophomore Carolina Escalera is one of 12 Hispanic youth leaders named winners of the second annual Lideres de Hoy National Essay Contest sponsored by Allstate Insurance Company and the National Council of La Raza. Escalera, of Tallahassee, Fla., received a $5,000 award during a special reception … Continued
Journalism’s Future: A “Panorama of Possibilities,” Concludes Overholser in New Study
Philadelphia, Pa. (Oct. 12, 2006) — Journalism will survive only if it adapts to the times, writes Geneva Overholser in a new report titled “On Behalf of Journalism: A Manifesto for Change.” The report is being released today by the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania. “The story of American journalism is undergoing … Continued
Woelfel to Be the First Missouri Journalism Faculty Member Inducted into Elite “Silver Circle”
By Kate Greer Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 11, 2006) — Stacey Woelfel, a radio-television journalism instructor and news director for KOMU, will be inducted into the Silver Circle of the Mid-America Chapter of the National Association of Television Arts and Sciences at the 30th Anniversary EMMY Gala on Oct. 28 in St. Louis. He is the first Missouri Journalism faculty member to … Continued
Tan is ‘In’: Study Finds Light Brown More Attractive than Pale or Dark Skin
Findings Might Impact How Advertisers Use Models By Katherine Kostiuk MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 2, 2006) — Some African-American stars have been ridiculed for trying to lighten their skin color, but many Caucasians go to tanning salons to darken their skin. A new study by Missouri School of Journalism researcher Cynthia Frisby found that people … Continued
Journalism Professor Ranked No. 1 Researcher in Internet Advertising
Shelly Rodgers Studies Internet Advertising, News and Health Communications By Katherine Kostiuk MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 4, 2006) — Since its conception, Internet use and popularity have grown rapidly. According to Nielsen/NetRatings, the number of Internet users continues to grow, and the average American user spends 25 minutes per day online. To understand … Continued
Eight Journalism Leaders to Receive Preeminent Journalism Award
Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 27, 2006) — Eight outstanding journalists and a leading journalism organization will receive one of the industry’s highest awards: the prestigious Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism. Recipients of this year’s prize are: Clifford G. Christians, an award-winning scholar of media ethics and communications. Bill Kovach and Tom Rosenstiel and the … Continued
Journalism Students Compete With Industry Professionals – And Win
Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 26, 2006) — Winning 36 awards is an achievement in any industry competition, especially in journalism. But when student writers, designers and photographers for a community daily – competing against professionals – win 36 awards, achievement takes on a whole new meaning. The Columbia Missourian reached that level Sept. 16 when it brought … Continued
Upcoming Symposium to Discuss “New Media, Enduring Values”
Four Projects Studying Related Journalism Principles to Be Announced Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 26, 2006) — The Missouri School of Journalism and the Committee of Concerned Journalists will commemorate their alliance at an upcoming symposium at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. The theme of the event – the 2006 Curtis B. Hurley Symposium – will … Continued
New Professional Group Helps Students Hone Copy-Editing Skills
By Kate Greer Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 22, 2006) — A new student organization at the Missouri School of Journalism is helping the next generation of copy editors get a head start on their careers. Missouri’s student chapter of the American Copy Editors Society, which is one of only six in the nation, focuses on helping students develop … Continued