2017-2018 RJI Student Competition Provides Interdisciplinary Opportunities for Missouri Journalism Students to ‘Hack’ the Future of News

Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 14, 2017) — Creativity and collaboration provide the framework for the kick-off to the 2017-2018 RJI Student Competition, sponsored by the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute at the Missouri School of Journalism. For nearly a decade, RJI has hosted an annual student competition to provide solutions at the intersection of journalism and … Continued

School to Host Open House During MU’s Family Weekend

Missouri Journalism students gain hands-on training in professional, faculty-supervised newsrooms. The Event Will Be Held on Friday Afternoon, Sept. 15 Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 12, 2017) — The Missouri School of Journalism will host an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 15, for students in journalism and their families. The event is … Continued

Four Strategic Communication Professors Recently Promoted

Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 9, 2017) — The strategic communication department at the Missouri School of Journalism is proud to announce that four faculty members were promoted this fall. Cynthia Frisby was promoted to the academic rank of professor, and Brad Best, Jamie Flink, and Holly Higginbotham were all promoted to the academic rank of associate … Continued

Recent Photo-J Grad Starts Work July 1; Harvey Hits Less Than Two Months Later

Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 8, 2017) — Kelsey Walling, BJ ’17, studied photojournalism as an undergraduate at the Missouri School of Journalism. Walling graduated in May of this year with dual bachelor’s degrees in Journalism as well as Arts and Science. “Life after graduation has been a whirlwind. After applying for dozens of jobs, I got … Continued

Alumni Profile: Erik Hall

Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 5, 2017) — The best way to make a change is to be the change. For strategic communication alum Erik Hall, being the change means using his position to spread awareness about LGBTQ issues. Hall, who once walked the halls of the Missouri School of Journalism, is now a freelance writer for … Continued

Mizzou Alumna Candace Buckner, BJ ’02, Talks Sports Journalism

Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 1, 2017) — Inside Sports recently interviewed Candace Buckner, BJ ’02, who covers the NBA’s Washington Wizards for the Washington Post. Her past stops include the Kansas City Star, the Vancouver (Wash.) Columbian and the Indianapolis Star. Although she has primarily worked as a writer and reporter for print/digital outlets, Buckner took … Continued

Missouri School of Journalism Hosts Alumni Reception at National Association of Black Journalists Convention in New Orleans

From left to right: Arianna Poindexter, BJ ’16, reporter/anchor at WMC Action News 5 in Memphis; Leon Carter, vice president and editorial director at ESPN; Nischelle Turner, BJ ’98, correspondent at Entertainment Tonight; Mark Russell, BJ ’84, executive editor of the Memphis Commercial Appeal; David Kurpius, dean of the Missouri School of Journalism. New Orleans … Continued

School Welcomes New Faculty Members, Announces Promotions

From top, left to right: Heather Akin, Brad Best, Jamie Flink, Cynthia Frisby, Holly Higginbotham. Second row: Mike Kearney, Ron Kelley, Monique Luisi, Jeanette Porter, Ebony Reed. Bottom row: Sara Shahriari, Ron Stodghill, Stacey Woelfel. Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 18, 2017) — The Missouri School of Journalism welcomes eight new faculty members and announces promotions for … Continued

Humans of Strat Comm: Madison Stanze

Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 9, 2017) — Kansas City native Madison Stanze has had a tenacious approach to life ever since she can remember. When she was five years old, she had a dream to go to Paris and made a deal with her dad; if she achieved all A’s throughout her 12 years of elementary, … Continued

Missouri Journalism Faculty, Graduate Students and Alumni to Present More than 80 Papers at AEJMC Conference

“Data Journalism and Sports: The Analytics That Shape Narratives and Drive Business” will be presented from 5-6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 9, in the Great American Room of the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile. 13 Papers Earn Top Research Honors; J-Schoolers to Serve as Moderators, Discussants, Panelists and Workshop Leaders Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 2, 2017) — … Continued