Tag: Research
3 Journalism Undergraduates Present Research and Creative Projects
Ginger Hervey Wins a Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research By Caroline Murray Columbia, Mo. (May 1, 2015) — Three Missouri School of Journalism students presented research and creative projects at the annual Spring Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievements Forum on April 21, and one student won a 2015 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in … Continued
Harsh Taneja Wins International Award for Research on Internet Censorship
The International Communication Association Outstanding Article Award Recognizes Scholarship with Long-term Influence Columbia, Mo. (April 10, 2015) — Missouri School of Journalism Assistant Professor Harsh Taneja with co-author Angela Xiao Wu recently received the International Communication Association (ICA) Outstanding Article Award for their article titled “Does the Great Firewall Really Isolate the Chinese? Integrating Access … Continued
Kiersten Kuc Selected for MU Award for Academic Distinction
Honor Recognizes Intellectual Curiosity and Academic Contributions By Rebecca Dell Columbia, Mo. (April 7, 2015) — Missouri School of Journalism sophomore Kiersten Kuc is one of 12 students selected for the University of Missouri‘s prestigious Award for Academic Distinction. The award recognizes outstanding undergraduates for their intellectual curiosity and academic contributions to MU, as well … Continued
Professor, 4 Alumni Contribute to New Book on Magazine Research
‘The Routledge Handbook of Magazine Research’ Will Offer Historical Perspectives and Ideas for the Future By Annie Rees Columbia, Mo. (March 31, 2015) — A forthcoming book of extensive scholarship and research on the field of magazines has chapters by Associate Professor Berkley Hudson and four alumni of the Missouri School of Journalism: Vincent Filak, … Continued
Many Would Rather Buy Generic Clothes than Stand Out with Designer Brands
Brands Should Market Low-Profile Logos to People Who Are Worried About Social Acceptance By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 9, 2015) — Many people buy and wear clothing from prestigious brands as a way to express and distinguish themselves. However, a new study from the University of Missouri has found that people … Continued
If Facebook Use Causes Envy, Depression Could Follow
Users Should Be Aware of Why People Use Facebook to Avoid Feelings of Envy By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 4, 2015) — Browsing Facebook has become a daily activity for hundreds of millions of people. Because so many people engage with the website daily, researchers are interested in how emotionally involved … Continued
iPhone Separation Linked to Anxiety, Poor Cognitive Performance
Research Suggests iPhone Users Avoid Parting with Their Phones During Daily Situations that Involve a Great Deal of Attention By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (Jan. 9, 2015) — Cell phone use has become a common part of life as mobile devices have become one of the most popular ways to communicate. Even … Continued
3 Missouri Journalism Faculty Honored for Longevity and Accomplishments
Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin and Interim Provost Ken Dean Presented the Awards Columbia, Mo. (Jan. 5, 2015) — Three Missouri School of Journalism professors were among the University of Missouri faculty recently honored for their work and service. Sandra Davidson was one of three who received a Curators Teaching Professorship, one of the most prestigious … Continued
Glen Cameron Invited to Join Prestigious Arthur W. Page Society
The Page Society Strengthens the Management-Policy Role of Chief Public Relations Officers By Caroline Murray Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 17, 2014) — Missouri School of Journalism Professor Glen T. Cameron has been invited to join the Arthur W. Page Society. Its membership consists primarily of chief communications officers of Fortune 500 corporations, the CEOs of the … Continued
Esther Thorson Discusses Ethics, TV Ads in DeFleur Lecture at Boston University
The Distinguished Series Honors a Prominent Mass Communication Research Scholar By Rebecca Dell Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 4, 2014) — Esther Thorson presented the fall 2014 Dr. Melvin L. DeFleur Distinguished Lecture in the College of Communication at Boston University. Thorson serves as associate dean of graduate studies and director of research for the Donald W. … Continued