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Social media has a history of being a popular place for sexual health discussions, and the HPV vaccine is one of the most discussed vaccines on the internet.

Facebook posts help facilitate belief that HPV vaccine is dangerous to health

University of Missouri health communication expert believes study could inform the ongoing COVID-19 vaccine roll out and distribution. By Eric Stann MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (Jan. 6, 2021) — The human papillomavirus infection, or HPV, is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. … Continued

Three teams of Missouri strategic communication students worked virtually to create integrated campaigns for AT&T targeted to the health and wellness journey for college students in campus environments.

MOJO Ad presents findings to AT&T, wraps up first-ever virtual semester

By Zach Taylor Columbia, Mo. (Jan. 6, 2021) — For MOJO Ad, this year’s fall semester was unlike any other. Due to concerns about the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the capstone was held virtually for the semester. But that didn’t stop some of the J-School’s best and brightest from putting together three quality campaigns for AT&T. … Continued

Associate Professor Jeimmie Nevalga, a veteran TV producer, has been named news director for KOMU-TV in Columbia, Missouri, effective Feb. 1.

Jeimmie Nevalga named news director at KOMU-TV

The veteran producer is the first woman and minority to lead news operations at the station Columbia, Mo. (Jan. 5, 2021) — Jeimmie Nevalga, a veteran TV producer, has been named news director for KOMU-TV in Columbia, Missouri, effective Feb. 1. KOMU 8 is the only network affiliated commercially operated television station (NBC) whose newsroom … Continued

Despite challenges posed by the global COVID-19 pandemic, the fall 2020 semester at Mizzou featured four AdZou teams performing extensive quantitative and qualitative research and developing marketing plans for two clients.

AdZou presents findings to clients via Zoom, overcoming challenging circumstances

By Zach Taylor Columbia, Mo. (Jan. 4, 2021) — For strategic communication students at the Missouri School of Journalism, each student’s senior capstone is an indispensable part of their collegiate experience. This is always true, even in the face of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. This fall semester, four AdZou teams performed extensive quantitative and qualitative … Continued

Growing up, Mizzou alumna Emily Russell, BJ '17, could not have imagined she would be wearing flame retardant clothing and working at a manufacturing site.

Journalism alumna recognized for her commitment to public service

Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 10, 2020) — A graduate from the Missouri School of Journalism was named to the Southeast Texas Young Professional Organization‘s 40 under 40 list for her commitment to public service and leadership capabilities. Emily Russell, BJ ’17, was recognized for her contributions in the Beaumont, Texas, community as a public and government … Continued

Fall 2020 Commencement at the Missouri School of Journalism

Missouri School of Journalism to recognize 105 students for December commencement

Interact with family, friends, faculty, fellow Tigers and MU alumni on social media as we congratulate the class of 2020. Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 4, 2020) — The Missouri School of Journalism will recognize 105 students on Friday, Dec. 18 during Mizzou’s social media celebration for December 2020 graduates. The celebration will be taking place on … Continued

Study participants were assigned three news articles to read. Some included infographics with the text.

Explaining science – visually

University of Missouri journalism researchers find infographics can help journalists communicate complex science-based health news. By Eric Stann MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 3, 2020) — For more than two decades, scientists and the general public have disagreed on the safety of consuming genetically modified, or GM, foods. A recent survey showed that while … Continued

Researchers measure a person's cognitive and bodily responses in real-time, including heart function and eye movement.

PRIME lab adjusts to continue researching during pandemic

University of Missouri’s journalism research lab measures a person’s mental and bodily responses to media messaging. Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 3, 2020) — Inside the University of Missouri’s Psychological Research on Information and Media Effects, or PRIME, lab, researchers recently resumed studying how people process media messaging by measuring participants’ eye movement after temporarily stopping their … Continued

Yehyun Kim, who received her master's degree in photojournalism in December 2019, is first Mizzou student since 2000 to win top honor at the 75th annual College Photographer of the Year competition. Kim is a member of the 2020-21 class of Report for America, which placed her with the nonprofit CT Mirror in Connecticut.

Yehyun Kim, MA ’19, is first Mizzou student since 2000 to win top honor at College Photographer of the Year competition

“Night to Shine,” Photo by Yehyun Kim, MA ’19. Six other J-School students win awards in eight categories, including Spot News, Documentary and Sports Feature By Nate Brown When Yehyun Kim was a graduate student at the Missouri School of Journalism, she’d pop into the deliberations for the College Photographer of the Year competition, which … Continued