Strategic Communication
Columbia, Mo. (March 16, 2018) — Courtney Boman, a first-year doctoral student, won an International Public Relations Research Conference (IPRRC) award for her research paper on social media crisis communication. Boman was recognized for the Boston University Award for the Top Paper About Public Relations and The Social and Emerging Media Award on March 10 … Continued
Strategic Communication Ph.D. Student Wins 2018 IPRRC Award
Columbia, Mo. (March 16, 2018) — Courtney Boman, a first-year doctoral student, won an International Public Relations Research Conference (IPRRC) award for her research paper on social media crisis communication. Boman was recognized for the Boston University Award for the Top Paper About Public Relations and The Social and Emerging Media Award on March 10 … Continued
MOJO Ad Hosts Strategic Communication Career Fest
By Elizabeth Berg, Emily Pagano and Keena Patel MOJO Ad Public Relations Account Executives Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 26, 2018) — The Missouri School of Journalism brought students and recruiters together for a successful day of networking at the annual Strategic Communication Career Fest on Feb. 8 in the Reynolds Alumni Center. Approximately 400 junior, senior, … Continued
Alumni Profile: Libby Wall
Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 26, 2018) — Every student can relate to feeling nervous before beginning an internship. You’ve prepared as much as possible, but you don’t really know what to expect until you get there. Strategic communication alumna Libby Wall used those nerves to her advantage before beginning her internship with General Motors last summer. … Continued
Novak Future Leaders Tour Connects Students with Industry Titans
Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 14, 2018) — Many big names from the advertising and PR world come through the School of Journalism every year, giving guest lectures and meeting with students. However, the Novak Leadership Institute took this one step further by taking the students to the front doors of the biggest names in our industry … Continued
MOJO Ad Hosts Resume and Portfolio Best Practices Prep Session
By Elizabeth Berg, Emily Pagano and Keena Patel MOJO Ad Public Relations Account Executives Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 3, 2017) — MOJO Ad hosted a Resume and Portfolio Best Practices event at the Missouri School of Journalism for students to gain insights from industry professionals into what makes a resume and portfolio stand out. The event, … Continued
Journalism Industry Leaders Share Financial Insights at RJI Symposium
Nov. 30, 2017 (Columbia, Mo.) — The Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute and the Missouri School of Journalism recently hosted a symposium on the role that finances play in the world of journalism. The event gave industry leaders, faculty and students a place to have a dynamic conversation about the relationship between money and journalism. … Continued
Strategic Communication Professor James Sterling Named Faculty Emeritus
Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 29, 2017) — Strategic communication professor James C. Sterling, BJ ’65, this fall was named professor emeritus for his service and dedication to the Missouri School of Journalism. This honor is bestowed on University of Missouri faculty members based on their meritorious service to their department and the university over a long … Continued
Two Strat Comm Students Selected for AAF St. Louis Scholarship
Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 29, 2017) — Strategic communication students Dun Li and Denajha Phillips were awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the American Advertising Federation (AAF) St. Louis Chapter for the 2018 spring semester. The scholarship was awarded to both students for their high academic performance, involvement in MU’s AAF chapter, and their passion for the … Continued
Jasmyn Barr Named AAF Most Promising Multicultural Student
Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 16, 2017) — On Nov. 1, the American Advertising Federation selected strategic communication student Jasmyn Barr among 49 other students from across the nation for their annual Most Promising Multicultural Students (MPMS) program. Barr is currently studying abroad in Brussels, Belgium, and applied for the program last year after meeting with representatives … Continued
Humans of Strat Comm: Dun Li
Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 3, 2017) — Many people don’t choose their degree or line of work on a whim, but strategic communication student Dun Li found inspiration in unexpected places. Li chose to study journalism because of his love for The Newsroom, a television show that aired in 2012 on HBO. The show is about … Continued