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

Cynthia Frisby Publishes New Book on Stereotypes, Media Effects

Chapters Cover Racism, Sexism, Other Disparities in the News Media By Annie Rees Columbia, Mo. (March 17, 2015) — A new book by Associate Professor Cynthia Frisby provides insight to the uses, gratifications and effects of media exposure on diverse audiences. “How You See Me, How You Don’t” (Tate Publishing) is a collection of essays … Continued

7 Missouri Journalism Students Chosen for Mizzou 39 Award

Mizzou Alumni Association Recognizes Outstanding Academic Achievement, Leadership and Service Columbia, Mo. (March 6, 2015) — Seven Missouri School of Journalism students are among the recipients of the Mizzou 39 award, which recognizes achievement in the classroom and the community. The annual honor, sponsored by the Mizzou Alumni Association Student Board, is emblematic of the … Continued

Strategic Communication Career Fair Attracts a Record 45 Companies

Students’ Extensive Preparation Impresses Recruiters By Tori Dremonas Public Relations Account Executive MOJO Ad Columbia, Mo. (March 5, 2015) — Some of the world’s largest multinational agencies were among the record 45 companies that participated in the Strategic Communication Career Fair on Feb. 12 at the Reynolds Alumni Center on the University of Missouri campus. … Continued

Students Present Campaign Ideas to St. Louis Rams Executives

Concepts Included Plans to Reach Women, Promote Philanthropy, Push Preseason Game in Columbia By Caroline Murray Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 5, 2015) — Several Missouri School of Journalism students recently ended their semesters with a pitch to St. Louis Rams executives at the headquarters in St. Louis. The students enrolled in the fall 2014 section of … 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

10 Journalism Students Represented in Homecoming Royalty, Leadership

Selection Process Based on Involvement, Achievements and Contributions to MU By Caroline Murray Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 11, 2014) — Five Missouri School of Journalism students were among the 10 named as 2014 Homecoming Royalty, including king and queen. In addition, five journalism students served on the Homecoming Steering Committee. Ethan Colbert was named king; Allison … 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

2 Strategic Communication Students Win in National 3% Competition

Poster by Jenny Sanchez and Anna Vierneisel Seeks Gender Diversity in Creative Advertising Leadership By Caroline Murray Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 18, 2014) — Strategic communication students Jenny Sanchez, a master’s student, and Anna Vierneisel, a senior, have been named winners of the 3% Student Competition. They will represent the Missouri School of Journalism at the … Continued