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Missouri School of Journalism alumnus takes professional success to new heights
By Lexi Symonds COLUMBIA, Mo. (Feb. 7, 2023) — Arthur Fykes IV, BJ ’13, recently landed a position as the Manager of Global Advertising and Social Media Operations at United Airlines in Chicago. It’s the latest success story in a career that laid its foundation at the Missouri School of Journalism. As one who spends … Continued
Two Missouri School of Journalism students among 50 Most Promising Multicultural Students
The American Advertising Federation selected Amari Foster and Evanna Momtaj for inclusion on its esteemed list of top multicultural students By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Feb. 2, 2023) — Two students at the Missouri School of Journalism have been named some of the American Advertising Federation’s (AAF) 50 Most Promising Multicultural Students. Graduate student Amari … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism alumna serves as a catalyst for women in business
Julie Batliner, president of advertising agency Carmichael Lynch, oversees the leadership and direction of her booming business By Lexi Symonds Julie Batliner, BJ ’96, graduated from the Missouri School of Journalism with a Bachelor’s degree and a passion for integrative marketing. She bounced between public relations and advertising agencies early on in her career in … Continued
Shuhua Zhou brings scientific standard of certainty to innovative research at Missouri School of Journalism
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Jan. 30, 2023) — Shuhua Zhou is a man of many talents. He speaks four languages, has a degree in tropical agriculture and worked for many years as an anchor, reporter and editor at a Chinese TV station before arriving at the Missouri School of Journalism. But now, as the … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism partners with NBCU Academy
The new partnership includes scholarships to enhance affordability for journalism students from underrepresented communities and support for developing professional leadership training Contact: Sara Diedrich, 573-882-3243, diedrichs@missouri.edu Lori Acio, NBCU News Group, Lorie.Acio@nbcuni.com The University of Missouri School of Journalism announced a new partnership today with NBCUniversal News Group’s NBCU Academy, a multiplatform journalism training and … Continued
Overcoming barriers to enhance clinical trials
Two new studies from the University of Missouri School of Journalism found that using social media posts with testimonials is the best way to recruit these individuals for medical trials In two separate studies, MU researchers found testimonials on social media can help recruit much needed Black Americans and rural white men to participate in … Continued
Mentor Network helps Damon Kiesow bring Missouri Method of hands-on learning to emerging product thinkers in journalism
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Jan. 24, 2023) — Damon Kiesow, the Knight Chair in Digital Editing and Producing at the Missouri School of Journalism, is offering his expertise in service of the industry as a mentor in the News Product Alliance’s (NPA) Mentor Network. As a co-founder of the NPA and one of the … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism launches PRSSA chapter, opening up new opportunities for strategic communication students
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Jan. 24, 2023) — The Missouri School of Journalism is now home to a campus chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), which offers educational and professional benefits to more than 7,000 public relations students in the U.S. and South America. Representing the School of Journalism’s commitment … Continued
MOJO Ad students unwrap sweet campaigns for client Sour Patch Kids
Seniors Kate Cupp and Kallie Lehenbauer of MoJo Ad take a selfie with their new client’s product Aug. 22, 2022, in Lee Hills Hall. Sour Patch Kids was announced as this semester’s client on the first day of class. Student advertisers gave final presentations to Sour Patch Kids executives, industry professionals and J-School representatives in … Continued
Two Missouri School of Journalism students make Top 15 in prestigious Hearst TV Features Competition
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Jan. 18, 2022) — Two Missouri School of Journalism students have finished in the Top 15 of the Hearst Journalism Awards Program’s TV Features Competition, marking yet another strong showing as the year’s Hearst awards continue to roll out. Out of 92 entries from universities nationwide, senior Julie Koharik finished … Continued