Strategic Communication
School of Journalism students, AAF receive advice on finding jobs and internships in the age of COVID-19
Columbia, Mo. (April 28, 2020) — On April 9, 2020, the University of Missouri‘s American Advertising Federation (AAF) chapter met with an alumna who is also an author with decades of experience in recruiting and career coaching. In her Zoom presentation, Angee Linsey, BJ ’89, sought to ease students’ anxiety and provide actionable career development … Continued
Shelly Rodgers receives 2020 Sandage Award for Teaching Excellence from American Academy of Advertising
Award given in recognition of those who have made outstanding contributions to teaching advertising Columbia, Mo. (April 27, 2020) — Shelly Rodgers, professor of strategic communication, was named the recipient of the 2020 Charles H. Sandage Award for Teaching Excellence by the American Academy of Advertising. The award recognizes one faculty member who, in the … Continued
Two Missouri School of Journalism Students Attend AAF’s 2020 ‘Most Promising Multicultural Students Program’
Mizzou seniors Tyler Jones and Adrianna Talavera were chosen to participate in the American Advertising Federation 2020 Most Promising Multicultural Students program held Feb. 10-13 in New York. Strategic communication seniors Tyler Jones and Adrianna Talavera reexamine career goals, broaden interests Columbia, Mo. (March 30, 2020) — Two Missouri School of Journalism students attended the … Continued
Strategic communication students, MOJO Ad team take home local ADDY awards for top advertising campaign and report work
Three teams of Missouri Journalism students won a silver ADDY award for their “Under No Illusion” campaign. Seniors Gracie Fitzgerald and Reed Wilson (top right) won gold for their “23and Me: Find what makes you whole” campaign while seniors Hope Johnson and Hannah Pohl (bottom right) took home a silver award for the “State of … Continued
J-School alum Ryan Brown, BJ ’13, moves up in copywriting world, establishes himself on the big stage
Ryan Brown, BJ ’13, first landed on the Mizzou campus during a high school journalism workshop. Liking what he saw, Brown enrolled at Missouri, moved quickly through his introductory classes within the J-School and honed in on his passion of copywriting. By Jerry Duggan Chicago, Ill. (March 10, 2020) — Ryan Brown, BJ ’13, is … Continued
Teams of strategic communication, journalism students win Adobe Creative Jam competition designing mindfulness app prototypes
Senior Kaitlyn Weir and sophomore Julia Igel, strategic communication students at the Missouri School of Journalism, took home first place honors in the Adobe Creative Jam competition last month with their mindfulness app prototype “Presence.” 2020 was the first year MU had participated in Adobe Creative Jam By Jennifer Nelson Columbia, Mo. (March 5, 2020) … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism student Chelsea Roemer named one of eight AWSM Scholars across the nation
Strategic communication senior Chelsea Roemer has been named one of eight 2020 AWSM Scholars nationwide by the Association for Women in Sports Media. Honor includes internship, scholarship Columbia, Mo. (Jan. 28, 2020) — Missouri School of Journalism senior Chelsea Roemer has been named one of eight 2020 AWSM Scholars nationwide by the Association for Women … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism students lead the Columbia Missourian’s yearly Progress Awards
As part of a one-credit hour public relations techniques class with a focus on events and promotion, students gained hands-on training as they led the third annual Progress Awards on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019. Event aims to recognize members of the community for their contributions to the city. By Jerry Duggan Columbia, Mo. (Jan. 27, … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism alum Danny Kerth and 30+ Mizzou alumni team up to raise awareness, combat suicide
Missouri Journalism alumnus Danny Kerth, BJ ’15, banded together with friends to create Project Wake Up with the goal of eradicating the stigmas surrounding discussing mental health. Columbia, Mo. (Jan. 2, 2020) — Missouri School of Journalism alum Danny Kerth’s life has been shaped by those he lost to suicide. First, it was his father … Continued
Missouri journalism team helps public health agencies tell stories about opioids, abuse of the drugs
Missouri journalism faculty traveled to Cape Girardeau, Columbia, Kansas City, Kirksville, St. Joseph, St. Louis and Springfield to discuss media coverage of opioids and their abuse. Research finds little coverage of opioids in Missouri By Jennifer Nelson Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 17, 2019) — This past summer a team of Missouri School of Journalism strategic communication … Continued