There is a long-standing relationship between pop culture and politics. Historically, that relationship has changed over time. What were once relatively separate spheres, today, there is so much overlap, experts don’t regard them as distinct entities. Dr. Brian Ott is the author of “The Twitter Presidency” and a distinguished professor in the communication, media, journalism … [Read more...] about A meme is not an argument: The intersection of politics and pop culture
LGBTQ+ History Month is observed each October to celebrate the history, achievements and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. A digitized program of the 1997 Miss Gay Springfield Pageant. Tracie Gieselman France from Missouri State University’s special collections and archives discusses the Ozarks Lesbian and Gay Archives (OLGA) collection. It documents the LGBTQ+ experience … [Read more...] about Preserving LGBTQ+ History in the Ozarks
Homecoming 2024 at Missouri State University is around the corner. Alumni and friends are invited to join in the festivities on campus Oct. 17-19. “Some of our alumni haven’t been back since they graduated. It’s fun to have them come back to campus and see the growth and progress,” said Michaela Bennett, assistant director of college and constituency engagement at … [Read more...] about Come to a big maroon and white celebration
Artificial intelligence has impacted all industries in different ways, and marketing is no exception. The adoption of AI in marketing is accelerating, bringing profound changes in how businesses target and engage with consumers, and predict their behaviors. “AI is fundamentally reshaping marketing, offering more efficient, personalized and data-driven approaches to customer … [Read more...] about How AI is transforming marketing
Missouri State University will celebrate the inauguration of its 12th president, Dr. Richard B. Williams at 4 p.m. Oct. 17. This is the university’s first inauguration since the 1993 inauguration of former president Dr. John Keiser. Free and open to the public, the event will take place in Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. “As we mark a new chapter in the proud … [Read more...] about Come to the inauguration of Missouri State’s 12th president