With many esteemed alum in the screenwriting field, you may know Missouri State University has a history of excellence in media arts. Recently the Broadcast Education Association announced their rankings, placing MSU as third overall and first in screenwriting for 2021. Cristina Pippa, graduate director of the dramatic writing program and assistant professor in the department … [Read more...] about Shining a light on the screenwriting experience
Carbon Trace Productions is a nonprofit documentary film studio founded by Dr. Andrew Cline, a professor of media, journalism and film at Missouri State University. Dedicated to documentary education for college students, the studio focuses on telling stories about humanitarian organizations, nonprofits, NGOs, and the people who work with them to make our world a better … [Read more...] about A journey from war to peace
Bears have big hearts. So it’s no surprise that two Bears are behind a movement that’s known as “Buzzing Love.” Through random acts of kindness, they “buzz” love around the country. I am one of those Bears. I graduated from Missouri State in 2001, and today work in the office of editorial and design services bringing you stories of our alumni. But I am part of this … [Read more...] about Alumnae turn tragedy into movement that encourages acts of kindness
Dr. Andy Cline, professor of media, journalism and film at Missouri State University, shares with Authority Magazine how and why he’s helping to change our world through filmmaking. … [Read more...] about Making a social impact through filmmaking
Despite some gains, men still dominate in every part of news, entertainment and digital media, according to “The Status of Women in the U.S. Media 2019” by Women’s Media Center. Women – particularly women of color – continue to be underrepresented in media. This unequal representation is worrisome as it can reinforce and perpetuate harmful gender stereotypes. In light of … [Read more...] about Understanding gender disparity in media