Author: Joanie STAGING

Associate Professor Janet Saidi, Missouri School of Journalism, left, and Associate Professor Claire Syler, Theatre and Performance Studies. 

In photos: Oral history tour brings past to life

Associate Professor Janet Saidi, Missouri School of Journalism, left, and Associate Professor Claire Syler, Theatre and Performance Studies.  In early May, students from the Missouri School of Journalism and the College of Arts and Science led an oral history tour through the Mizzou campus. After spending the semester drawing stories from audio recordings containing firsthand accounts of life in Columbia, … Continued

Elizabeth Frogge, Robin Nichols

Elizabeth Frogge and Robin Nichols honored with O.O. McIntyre and Amy Lenk Awards from Missouri School of Journalism

The Missouri School of Journalism has announced the recipients of its 2026 annual awards for teaching and staff excellence. Professor Elizabeth Frogge has been awarded the prestigious O.O. McIntyre Professorship for Teaching Excellence, and Robin Nichols, Events Coordinator, has received the Amy Lenk Staff Excellence Award. Both awards were presented during the School’s monthly faculty … Continued

Allie Pramberger smiles during her induction into Omicron Delta Kappa at Mizzou's Tap Day. The national honor society recognizes upperclassmen for excellence in scholarship, athletics, campus or community service, and journalism and mass media

In photos: Missouri School of Journalism students and faculty tapped into Mizzou’s secret honorary societies

Allie Pramberger smiles during her induction into Omicron Delta Kappa at Mizzou’s Tap Day. A national leadership honor society, ODK recognizes upperclassmen who excel in scholarship, athletics, campus or community service, social and religious activities, and journalism, speech and the mass media. On April 24, seven Missouri School of Journalism students, two faculty members and … Continued

Marty Steffens

Missouri School of Journalism Professor Marty Steffens wins SABEW’s highest honor, the 2026 Distinguished Achievement Award

Martha “Marty” Steffens, a professor at the Missouri School of Journalism, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Distinguished Achievement Award from the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing (SABEW), the organization’s highest individual honor. The Distinguished Achievement Award was established in 1993 to recognize individuals who have made a significant impact on … Continued

BOATS: Based on a True Story

Based on a True Story documentary film conference begins March 4

By Austin Fitzgerald Based on a True Story (BOATS), a three-day slate of documentary films, master classes, workshops and panel discussions leading into the True/False Film Fest, returns March 4-6. Hosted by the Murray Center for Documentary Journalism at the Missouri School of Journalism, the events will be free and open to the public and … Continued

Melissa Farlow, Maleigha Billings, Jake Aron

74 Graduates to be honored at Missouri School of Journalism ceremony Dec. 20

Pulitzer Prize-winning alumna Melissa Farlow to deliver commencement address Download the program for Commencement 2025 The Missouri School of Journalism will celebrate 74 graduates during its commencement ceremony at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 20, in Jesse Auditorium. Seating is open and tickets are not required. A livestream will be available on the Mizzou Graduation and … Continued

Experience Mizzou | Join us at the J-School | Sept. 5 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Experience Mizzou at the School of Journalism on Friday, Sept. 5

Get ready to roar, J-School Tigers! As part of the university-wide Experience Mizzou celebration leading up to the sold-out Mizzou-kU rivalry game, the Missouri School of Journalism is opening its doors to the community with a full slate of events. Choose your own experience: drop in any time between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. for open-house activities, … Continued