News Releases
Missouri School of Journalism alum creates website of resources for strategic communicators
By Abby Werner Renee Schilb, BJ ‘16, MA ‘17, wants to make the world of marketing and advertising more accessible. To do this, she recently built and launched a website called The Advertising Guidebook, that is full of resources related to strategy, creative and more. “One of my goals was to even the playing field … Continued
Strategic Communication alum continues Mizzou legacy as an Oscar Mayer Hotdogger
By Abby Werner For most people, the idea of driving a giant hot dog-shaped car around for a year doesn’t sound like a real job. But for Missouri School of Journalism students, it’s a viable career opportunity. Every year the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile recruits at the University of Missouri, hoping to find its next class … Continued
Connor Giffin recognized for skillful feature writing in Hearst competition
Columbia, Mo. (March 3, 2022) — Connor Giffin, a senior at the Missouri School of Journalism, has been honored by the Hearst Journalism Awards Program for his feature writing, finishing in the Top 20 in the prestigious, nationwide Hearst Feature Writing competition. Giffin was recognized for a story he wrote for the Columbia Missourian about … Continued
Kathryn Merck wins Hearst honor for pair of KOMU-TV stories
The prestigious honor comes with a $2,000 scholarship and the chance for further recognition By Austin Fitzgerald Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 28, 2022) — Kathryn Merck, a senior at the Missouri School of Journalism, placed second in the Hearst Journalism Awards’ TV Features competition. Recognized for two stories she created for KOMU-TV, the School of Journalism’s … Continued
Doctoral student wins American Academy of Advertising’s Dunn Award
By Abby Werner Doctoral student Evgeniia Belobrovkina has been awarded the American Academy of Advertising’s Dunn Award for her research proposal on perceptions of public service announcements (PSAs) against domestic violence by Muslim and non-Muslim women in the United States. “I am very honored and happy to receive the Dunn Award from such an impactful … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism’s Ryan Thomas studies journalism’s one constant: change
By Austin Fitzgerald Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 24, 2022) — Ryan Thomas’ research at the Missouri School of Journalism revolves around how the industry deals with changes, from economic pressures to the constant adaptations required in the digital era. And there is no one more suited to study change than Thomas, who has seen his fair … Continued
On your mark, get set, recruit!
Every year as we move into the spring semester there are a few events we know we can count on — virtual classes due to snow or ice, New Year’s resolutions that fall by the wayside and students worried about finding jobs and internships before the summer hits. That’s where the Strategic Communication Career Fair … Continued
Wondering about reporter safety after West Virginia reporter hit by car? Missouri School of Journalism prioritizes safety at professional TV newsroom
By Austin Fitzgerald Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 22, 2022) — West Virginia television reporter Tori Yorgey was struck by a car during a live broadcast in late January, an incident that reverberated throughout the journalism industry despite the reporter seemingly brushing it off at the time. The New York Times and others reported on the outrage … Continued
‘Based on a True Story’ documentary film conference kicks off March 2
A still from Reid Davenport’s I Didn’t See You There, one of the filmsfeatured in the upcoming “Based on a True Story” conference. Hosted by the Missouri School of Journalism and the Reynolds Journalism Institute, the conference’s 10th anniversary will feature acclaimed filmmakers and film industry experts By Austin Fitzgerald Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 17, 2022) … Continued
Jeannette Porter supporting marginalized voices in scholarly writing at Missouri School of Journalism
Porter’s research delves into how the Black community communicates about mental health, but she is also working to support the mental health and well-being of her fellow scholars By Austin Fitzgerald Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 16, 2022) — Along with several of her colleagues at the Missouri School of Journalism, Jeannette Porter will be attending the … Continued