When asked how The Standard has changed since he joined the group a decade ago, faculty advisor Jack Dimond replied "How hasn't it changed?" Back in 2011, The Standard was releasing two print newspapers a week and employed two full and part-time managers to take care of all administrative work. Now, The Standard focuses almost entirely on digital content such as articles, … [Read more...] about Faculty Spotlight: Jack Dimond
After nearly a full year of online-focused learning, professors throughout Missouri State have all but perfected their various Zoom methods. One journalism professor has adapted so well that he earned the attention of popular news magazine Crain's NewsPro. Leonard Horton, who has been teaching at Missouri State since 2013, was featured in the January edition of the magazine in … [Read more...] about Journalism professor featured in news magazine
Young Editor-in-Chief Strives to Make Student Newspaper Diverse and Inclusive Greta Cross is a junior Journalism major at Missouri State and has already earned the position of Editor-in-Chief at The Standard. The Standard is Missouri State's student-led newspaper, which employs 50-60 students ranging from freshman to graduate students. As Editor-in-Chief, Cross has the large … [Read more...] about Student Spotlight: Greta Cross
Leading the way for the next generation of well-rounded writers After years of development, Missouri State's department of media, journalism, and film has begun its first semester of classes for the new dramatic writing MFA program. The program was approved and announced in Spring 2020 and adds a unique set of opportunities for graduate students. An MFA is the highest degree a … [Read more...] about Faculty Spotlight: Cristina Pippa