Tag: Faculty

Health Journalism 2017 in Orlando, Florida

Missouri Students, Faculty Win Fellowships to Health Journalism Conference

Award-Winning Journalists, Medical Researchers, Top Clinicians and Other Health Professionals Addressed the Group Orlando, Fla. (May 5, 2017) — Among the nearly 700 attendees at Health Journalism 2017 held recently in Orlando, Florida, were 10 Missouri School of Journalism students, four faculty members and three on-campus news professionals. Twelve were on fellowships to the annual … Continued

Amy Simons

Convergence Journalism Professor Wins Excellence in Education Award

Associate Professor Amy Simons is a 2017 recipient of the Excellence in Education Award, given by the University of Missouri’s Division of Student Affairs. The Award Recognizes Those Who Have Made Contributions to Out-of-Class Learning Experiences of Students By Yue Tang Columbia, Mo. (May 5, 2017) — Amy Simons, associate professor of convergence journalism at … Continued

Cynthia M. Frisby

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

KBIA in McReynolds Hall

KBIA 91.3 FM Debuts New Home in McReynolds Hall

KBIA’s new space in McReynolds Hall provides its professional staff and students with the tools necessary to produce top-quality audio. The New Space Provides Professional Staff and Students with the Tools to Produce Top-Quality Audio Columbia, Mo. (April 21, 2017) — KBIA-FM, Columbia’s listener-supported NPR-member station, has a new home. It’s in McReynolds Hall, just … Continued

Steve Graham, Berkley Hudson and Dean David Kurpius

Associate Professor Berkley Hudson Receives President’s Award for Service

Associate Professor Berkley Hudson, center, stands with UM System Senior Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Steve Graham, left, and Missouri School of Journalism Dean David Kurpius. The Award Recognizes Faculty for Distinguished Service and Exceptional Contributions to the University of Missouri Columbia, Mo. (April 14, 2017) — University of Missouri System Senior Associate Vice … Continued

Brad Almquist, Danielle Lerner and Aaron Reiss

Missourian Reporters Win Top Associated Press Sports Editors Awards

Clockwise from top left: Brad Almquist, Danielle Lerner and Aaron Reiss were honored by the Associated Press Sports Editors for work published in the Columbia Missourian, the Houston Chronicle and the Louisville Courier-Journal in Kentucky. Honors Were Earned in Feature Writing, Column Writing and Top Daily Sports Section Categories By Yue Tang Columbia, Mo. (April … Continued

Keith Sanders and Beverly Horvit

Professor Emeritus Keith Sanders Steps Down as Kappa Tau Alpha Executive Director

Keith Sanders has stepped down as the executive director of Kappa Tau Alpha; his successor is Beverly Horvit. Assistant Professor Beverly Horvit Now Serves in This Role Columbia, Mo. (April 4, 2017) — Missouri School of Journalism Professor Emeritus Keith Sanders has stepped down as the executive director of Kappa Tau Alpha, journalism’s national honor … Continued

Missouri School of Journalism students and faculty have formed a unique international journalism partnership with journalism students in India.

Professional Journalists Pair Up Students in Missouri and India for Reporting Project

Missouri School of Journalism students and faculty have formed a unique international journalism partnership with journalism students in India. Their Multimedia Stories Will Be Published in Both Countries at the End of the Semester By Elizabeth Cassidy Columbia, Mo. (March 27, 2017) — Missouri School of Journalism students are building global understanding with the U.S./India … Continued