Jon Marshall, "CLASH: Presidents and the Press in Times of Crisis." Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska Press. Potomac Books. 2022. 413 pages. $36.95. Widely acknowledged as one of the leading scholars writing about the intersection of presidential history and American journalism, Jon Marshall of Northwestern University, has made yet another critically important contribution … [Read more...] about Book Compares Presidential Press Treatment
National Documentary Traces the Life and Legacy of Joseph Pulitzer
Joseph Pulitzer had an incredible journey and made a major impact on America. So it is strange that his story, beyond the award bearing his name, is not better known. With just a few of his accomplishments, one might expect greater awareness of his importance: arriving in the U.S. as a penniless immigrant, serving in the Union Army during the Civil War, moving to St. Louis to … [Read more...] about National Documentary Traces the Life and Legacy of Joseph Pulitzer
University Honors for ‘All American’ Journalist: Bill McClellan
by Michael D. Murray “St. Louis Post-Dispatch” Columnist, Bill McClellan, received the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humane Letters, Saturday, May 13, at University of Missouri-St. Louis Commencement ceremonies held on campus in the Mark Twain Gym. He was introduced by UM Curators Distinguished Teaching Professor, Mike Murray, on behalf of the faculty. “I … [Read more...] about University Honors for ‘All American’ Journalist: Bill McClellan
GJR book review: Book traces ASNE’s efforts to advance newsroom diversity
Chasing Newsroom Diversity: From Jim Crow to Affirmative Action Author: Gwyneth Mellinger Publisher: Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 2013 Hardcover: $25, 238 pages Professor Gwyneth Mellinger has written a thoughtful, thorough account of the efforts of U.S. newspapers to achieve newsroom diversity through the work of the American Society of Newspaper Editors … [Read more...] about GJR book review: Book traces ASNE’s efforts to advance newsroom diversity
CBS' ongoing coverage of Columbia Tribune sports editor murder
Editor's note: This is a preview of a story that will appear in the spring 2013 print issue of Gateway Journalism Review. Looking for a long-term commitment in covering a complicated local crime story? As the skeptics say, “Good luck with that!” So it’s well worth noting that both Columbia, Mo., daily newspapers have weighed in recently on the long-term, … [Read more...] about CBS' ongoing coverage of Columbia Tribune sports editor murder