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Journalism, law, the military and mental health converge at symposium co-hosted by Reynolds Journalism Institute
Marcus Yam “Searching for Truth: When Media and Military Come Together” was co-hosted by RJI and the Mizzou School of Law’s Veterans Clinic By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (April 25, 2024) — On Friday, April 19, experts in journalism, whistleblower laws and war crimes gathered at the Missouri School of Journalism’s Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI) … Continued
Science and data journalist Maria Parazo Rose to deliver Smith/Patterson Lecture
Maria Parazo Rose gives a presentation at NICAR24, an annual data journalism conference, this past March in Baltimore. By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (April 24, 2024) — The Missouri School of Journalism will welcome Maria Parazo Rose, a journalist and spatial data analyst at Grist, for the Smith/Patterson Science Journalism Lecture on Thursday, April 25. … Continued
New reporters with Report for America to expand Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk
Based in local newsrooms across the nation’s largest watershed, the new cohort will work alongside the award-winning journalism collaborative’s founding members to produce regional environmental coverage that is free for any news outlet to republish. Report for America, a national journalism service program, announced the selection of a new cohort of journalists who will join … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism students win honors for videography, artistic expression during Show Me Research Week
Poster for Emily Wilson’s video “We Are Not Just a Day.” By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (April 22, 2024) — Missouri School of Journalism students had a major presence in the university-wide Show Me Research Week, which ran from April 8-12. Seven students were named as finalists in the Visual Arts and Design Showcase (VADS) … Continued
Three students at Missouri School of Journalism score top 10 finishes in Hearst Journalism Awards
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (April 18, 2024) — Three students at the Missouri School of Journalism have earned top ten finishes in recent Hearst Journalism Awards competitions, adding to a growing number of honors from the prestigious program to Mizzou journalism students. In the Television News Competition, senior John Murphy earned third place — … Continued
KBIA wins three Gracie Awards for second straight year
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (April 16, 2024) — KBIA-FM, the NPR-member station at the Missouri School of Journalism, has earned three Gracie Awards for its reporting. The prestigious awards from the Alliance for Women in Media match KBIA’s performance from last year, when the station also took home three honors. “It’s great to see … Continued
Washington Post’s Travis Lyles inaugurates Audience Speaker Series at Missouri School of Journalism
Senior Emily Hood, right, moderates a discussion with Travis Lyles, deputy director of social at The Washington Post, April 10, 2024, in RJI Smith Forum. Lyles’ visit kicked off the new Audience Speaker series. Photo: Nate Brown By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (April 12, 2024) — Travis Lyles, the deputy director of social for the … Continued
From the stands to the sideline
Alumna Carly Stephens’ journey from covering Mizzou Football to working for the Dallas Cowboys By Sydney Perry Many students at the University of Missouri dream of working in the sports industry. Missouri School of Journalism alumna Carly Stephens made it happen, working for the Dallas Cowboys as a corporate partnerships marketing manager, a position that … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism’s Amy Simons wins Provost’s Award for University Citizenship
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Mar. 20, 2024) — Professor Amy Simons at the Missouri School of Journalism has earned the Provost’s Faculty Mentoring Award, one of the university-wide Provost’s Awards for University Citizenship. The award comes with a $1,000 prize and recognizes Simons’ mentorship of faculty colleagues. “Amy has provided generous and inspiring mentorship … Continued
From Mizzou to Manhattan: Alumna Jenn Ott’s journey to her dream city and beyond
Jenn Ott standing with a flag in Antarctica, completing her journey of traveling to all seven continents. By Sydney Perry After successfully setting foot in all seven continents and over 50 countries, with no intention of slowing down any time soon, University of Missouri alumna Jenn Ott credits her initial desire and ambition to travel … Continued