Research
Alumna Selected to Be Guest Editor of Themed #ISOJ Journal Volume
Columbia, Mo. (May 26, 2017) — The International Symposium on Online Journalism (ISOJ) has selected Jane B. Singer, PhD ’96, to be the guest editor of its first themed volume called “Habits of Thought.” Singer is director of research and professor of journalism innovation at City, University of London. “The contemporary news environment is perpetually … Continued
Cultural Backgrounds of Media Organizations Affect International News Coverage, Study Finds
Researchers at the Missouri School of Journalism found that the camera angles in which the photographers shot photos revealed cultural differences. Journalists Should Be Aware of How Their Backgrounds Shape Coverage of International Events By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (May 24, 2017) — For most major events around the world, public access … Continued
Missouri Journalism Scholars to Present More Than 75 Papers at International Conference
Missouri faculty, students and alumni will present more than 75 papers at the 67th annual International Communication Association Conference in San Diego, May 25-29. Assistant Professor Brett Johnson Earned a Top Paper Award in the Communication Law and Policy Division Columbia, Mo. (May 24, 2017) — Missouri School of Journalism faculty, students and alumni will … Continued
Freshman Caroline Dade Named Outstanding First-Year Discovery Fellow
Journalism freshman Caroline Dade was recently named the Outstanding First-Year Discovery Fellow by the University of Missouri Honors College. The Program Pairs Top Scholars with Students to Learn About the Process of Conducting Research By Yue Tang Columbia, Mo. (May 23, 2017) — Missouri School of Journalism freshman Caroline Dade was recently named the Outstanding … Continued
Enterprising Journalist from India Celebrated as Inaugural Fellow
2017 Alfred Friendly Press Partners-Frank Islam and Debbie Driesman Fellowship Columbia, Mo. (April 27, 2017) — Nine journalists from India, representing The Hindu; Hindustan Times; BBC News; India Asia News Service and others, recently gathered with special guests to celebrate the inaugural Alfred Friendly Press Partners-Frank Islam and Debbie Driesman Fellowship. Alfred Friendly Press Partners … Continued
Students Create a New Intelligent Mobile Search Tool
Columbia, Mo. (April 27, 2017) — A team of sophomores in journalism and computer science took the grand prize in the 10th annual Reynolds Journalism Institute Student Competition with Informator, an intelligent mobile search tool that finds hidden relationships between key words and phrases. Informator helps journalists overcome the problem of too many news organizations … Continued
Research Finds Media Portrayal of Public Shooters Can Perpetuate Stereotypes
Study Highlights Need for Journalists to Examine Implicit Bias When Reporting on Shootings By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (April 27, 2017) — As the pervasiveness of media reports on public shootings increase, the way in which media cover these violent stories can have broad social implications, including the creation and perpetuation of … Continued
Students Push New Virtual Reality Software to Give Readers Control of the Story
Missouri students recently used VIAR360 to produce a pre-event review of venues for the Columbia’s True/False documentary film festival in early March. The Emerging Technologies Course Experiments with Imaging, Audio and Text Capabilities Columbia, Mo. (March 21, 2017) — Can virtual reality change the very way journalists tell stories? A program at the Missouri School … Continued
Survey Examines Faux News in the Digital Age
Faux News in the Digital Age: Survey Results Fact-Checking, Fake News and the Future of Political Reporting: The 2017 Missouri-Hurley Symposium By Jennifer Lewallen Columbia, Mo. (March 20, 2017) — American adults are more confident than they should be about their ability to distinguish between real and fake news headlines. They also believe they’re much … Continued
CBS’ Major Garrett to Journalists: Look to History for Comfort During Early Trump Presidency
CBS News White House Correspondent Major Garrett. Photo: Breanna Pitts. Fact-Checking, Fake News and the Future of Political Reporting: The 2017 Missouri-Hurley Symposium By Molly Olmstead and Kaishuo Zhao Washington (March 20, 2017) — When CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Major Garrett hears journalists worrying about being labeled the enemy of the Trump administration, … Continued