6 to Receive the Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism

The Ceremony Will Take Place on Tuesday, Oct. 18, on the University of Missouri Campus Columbia, Mo. (June 8, 2016) — The Missouri School of Journalism has announced the six recipients of the prestigious Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism. The three individuals and three organizations will receive their medal during a banquet … Continued

How Public Outrage on Twitter Affects Organizations in Crisis

Missouri School of Journalism Doctoral Students Explore Conversations about the NFL and Concussions Columbia, Mo. (May 4, 2016) — Two Missouri School of Journalism doctoral students, Douglas Wilbur and Danielle Myers, innovatively applied a public relations theory to a situation involving the National Football League (NFL), popular culture and health issues. The theory applied, contingency … Continued

Missouri Students Give Strong Performance in District 9 Advertising Competition

Student-Led Strategic Communication Team Brings Home Awards for Best Plan Book Design and a Top 3 Finish By Patrick LeBeau Columbia, Mo. (May 4, 2016) — A dedicated team of Missouri School of Journalism strategic communication students was recognized for multiple accomplishments at the District 9 National Student Advertising Competition in Kansas City on April … Continued

School Announces Members of New Strategic Planning Leadership Team

The 8-Month Planning Process Will Begin in April Columbia, Mo. (April 5, 2016) — Dean David Kurpius has announced the formation of a new Strategic Planning Leadership Team at the Missouri School of Journalism. The group, made up of faculty, staff, a student and alumni, will hold its first meeting in mid April. The formation … Continued

Missouri Journalism Student Named ‘Air Force Writer of the Year’

Traci Howells Will Now Compete Against Entrants from the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, for the Top Award in the Print Journalist of the Year Category Update April 26, 2016: Traci Howells won second place for the Military Print Journalist of the Year. She competed against active duty, Reserves and National Guard journalists from all Department … Continued

SEC Honors Journalism Professor with Faculty Achievement Award

The Honor Qualifies Glen Cameron as the University of Missouri Nominee for the SEC’s Professor of the Year Award By RoseAnn Sorce MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (March 31, 2016) — Glen T. Cameron, Maxine Wilson Gregory Chair in Journalism Research and professor of strategic communication in the Missouri School of Journalism, has been awarded the … Continued

Research Provides New Insights into Youth and Young Adult Market

Those Ages 18 to 24 Are Creating a New Version of the American Dream, Study Finds By Kara Simon Public Relations Account Executive MOJO Ad Columbia, Mo. (March 31, 2016) — The just-released State of the Youth and Young Adult (YAYA) Report can help marketers and businesses wanting to attract, hire or retain those ages … Continued

School to Develop Communications Training and Outreach for $4 Million Grant

Focus Will Be on Helping Scientists Better Communicate Their Research to the General Public By Patrick LeBeau Columbia, Mo. (March 18, 2016) — A communications effort for training and outreach is part of a new $4.2 million, four-year grant recently awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to the University of Missouri Interdisciplinary Plant Group. … Continued

Strategic Communication Career Fair Attracts Top National Agencies

MOJO Ad Public Relations Team Plans, Staffs and Executes the Entire Event By Eimear Arkins Columbia, Mo. (March 17, 2016) — Leading agencies from across the country attended the Strategic Communication Career Fair on Feb. 11 at the Reynolds Alumni Center on the University of Missouri campus. The Career Fair, now in its ninth year, … Continued

11 Journalism Students Selected for Mizzou 39

Seniors Are Recognized for Their Leadership, Service and Academic Achievements By Ashley Szatala Columbia, Mo. (March 11, 2016) — Eleven Missouri School of Journalism students are among the 39 selected for Mizzou 39. The award, given by the Mizzou Alumni Association Student Board, recognizes 39 outstanding seniors across all majors for their leadership, service and … Continued