On June 26, 2024, members of the Missouri State University Ad Team showcased their ideas to prevent targeted violence and terrorism at the annual Invent2Prevent (I2P) spring 2024 competition finals in Washington, D.C. Team members Brendan Meng, Jacob Ochoa, Madelyn Ratcliff, Steven Snelson and Macy Williams won second place in the university competition with their … [Read more...] about MSU’s Ad Team finishes second in prestigious national competition
Fostering a safe community for newly returned veterans was the key focus for Missouri State University Ad Team’s award-winning campaign. The team’s digital initiative, Caliber Gaming Alliance focused on helping military veterans and young adults find a sense of community and purpose through gaming. “The team used gaming to promote real-life connections and reduce feelings of … [Read more...] about MSU Ad Team takes second place in elite national competition
The Missouri State University Ad Team will once again take part in the Invent2Prevent (I2P) competition. This competition was created to counter the threat of domestic terrorism and targeted violence through preventative student-led campaigns. In 2021, the Ad Team took home second place in the national competition. Following its success, Missouri State University received a … [Read more...] about Competing to curtail targeted violence and terrorism
Conversation and finding common ground: these are the keys to de-escalating conflict, according to some communication scholars. Now, thanks to a $645,776 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Missouri State University will be able to expand efforts to prevent radicalization. The Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) grant will fund … [Read more...] about Encouraging understanding through meaningful conversation
The Missouri State University Ad Team took second place – and $3,000 – in the recent Invent2Prevent 2021 spring virtual competition. Twenty-five teams from around the country participated in the semester-long competition. The MSU Ad Team made it to the final round, along with The Citadel, Columbia University and the University of Massachusetts at … [Read more...] about Ad Team places second in national competition