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

12 Journalism Students Inducted into Secret Societies During Annual Tap Day

From top, left to right: Jake Boeding, Tyler Anne Emery, Ana Perez, Jennifer Prohov, Lauren Puckett, Hughes Ransom, Madison Stanze, Rylee Stoulil, Rachel Tiedemann, Michaela Tucker, Swee-Yang Ashley Yong. (Not pictured: Hannah Linsky.) Selection Is Based on Scholarship, Leadership and Service By Yue Tang Columbia, Mo. (April 21, 2017) — Twelve Missouri School of Journalism … Continued

New ‘Inside Sports’ Feature Is Available on Twitter, Blog and Video

Missouri sophomore Rylee Pierce slides into home as a Southeast Missouri State University catcher jumps out of the way during game one of a double-header at Mizzou Stadium on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Pierce hit her seventh home run in the bottom of the third inning in game one. Photo: Monique Woo, junior in photojournalism, … Continued

School of Journalism Students Coordinate Public Health Effort with State

Three strategic communication seniors – Madeline Siriouthay, Katherine Sorbelli and Hannah Tinnin – teamed up with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to educate citizens and key stakeholders about the importance of funding public health programs. Three Strategic Communication Students Create a Toolkit for Agencies to Highlight Public Health in Missouri Columbia, Mo. … Continued

Junior Miranda Cowan Selected for National AAF Stickell Internship Program

Junior Miranda Cowan will serve a paid, 10-week internship at The Richards Group in Dallas this summer. She Will Serve a Paid, 10-Week Internship at The Richards Group in Dallas This Summer By Yue Tang Columbia, Mo. (March 23, 2017) — Missouri School of Journalism junior Miranda Cowan is one of 20 American Advertising Federation … Continued

Master’s Student Wins Prestigious Scholarship for Cochlear Implant Users

Mary Jane Rogers Plans to Research Ways to Make Advertising More Inclusive By Yue Tang Columbia, Mo. (March 17, 2017) — Mary Jane Rogers, a master’s student at Missouri School of Journalism, is one of five people nationwide to receive the Graeme Clark Scholarship. The Cochlear Graeme Clark Scholarship is a unique award open to … Continued

6 Missouri Students Selected for National Multicultural Advertising Program

Multicultural Advertising Intern Program Fellows receive full-time paid summer internships. Top row, from left: Jasmyn Barr, Destanee Bonds, Taylor Brodie. Bottom, from left: Cristen Milliner, Jalen Mosby. The Strategic Communication Majors Receive Full-time Paid Summer Internships at Major Agencies Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 24, 2017) — Six Missouri School of Journalism undergraduate students were selected as … Continued

3 Workshops Prepare Students for Strategic Communication Career Fair

Professionals Share Insider Tips on Applications, Resumes, Portfolios By Alexis Schaefer, Julia Brun, Miranda Lee and Marta Witko Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 24, 2017) — Top agency professionals from New York City to Los Angeles and Dallas to Chicago shared helpful tips and insider perspectives in a series of workshops to help students on their journey … Continued

Students, Recruiters Map Out Their Futures Together at Career Fair

The Strategic Communication Career Fair Drew More than 115 Recruiters from 51 Companies By Alexis Schaefer, Julia Brun, Miranda Lee and Marta Witko Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 24, 2017) — The 10th annual Strategic Communication Career Fair – the largest in its history – drew more than 115 recruiters and 51 companies from around the country … Continued

National Association of Black Journalists Visit Chicago for Annual Media Tour

NABJ-MU hosts an annual trip to a top media market to give students the opportunity to connect and network with professionals in their desired areas of journalism or strategic communication. Students Take Week-Long Trip to Network with Top Industry Pros By Seinga Macauley Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 22, 2017) — The National Association of Black Journalists … Continued