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Missouri School of Journalism students celebrated as Mizzou 18 and Mizzou ‘39 honorees
By Sara Mearns COLUMBIA, Mo. (Mar. 9, 2026) — Thirteen Missouri School of Journalism students were announced as Mizzou 18 and Mizzou ‘39 awardees on Wednesday evening during the annual reveal ceremony at the University of Missouri’s Traditions Plaza. The Mizzou 18 and Mizzou ‘39 awards, established in 2005 by the Mizzou Alumni Association Student … Continued
From Mizzou to the big screen: Alumnus debuts film at True/False Film Fest
Filmmakers discuss their film on stage at the Missouri Theater at the 2023 True/False Film Fest. Jj Measer adds his name to short list of Murray Center alumni to screen a film at the nation’s premier documentary festival By Cary Littlejohn Contact: Cary LittlejohnPhoto by Mizzou Visual Productions Through its Jonathan B. Murray Center for … Continued
How news audiences really perceive bias
Nick Mathews finds that bridging the gap between news media and the public is not as simple as tiptoeing around political flashpoints By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (March 3, 2026) — It’s an inescapable fact: public trust in news media remains at a historic low point, driven in large part by perceptions that news organizations … Continued
‘Critics in Columbia’ pilots alternative to imperfect press junket formula
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (March 3, 2026) — It seems like a win-win situation: A film festival showcases the latest films. Critics cover the event, writing reviews and drawing attention to a cultural touchstone. Filmmakers, journalists, and the city and organizations hosting the event all harness the buzz to reach their own audiences. But … Continued
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Mizzou NABJ Media Tour builds community and connections in Atlanta
Front row [L-R]: Sophia Jackson, [third from left] Lexi Lloyd, Imani Nunn, Brianna Legette; Back row [L-R]: [Third from left] BJ Dumas, Ashley Jordan, Samantha Jackson, Bradyn Johnson, Teranza Meux, Jayden Suddeth, Kaleb Anderson By Isabella Trost The Mizzou chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists strengthened community bonds while exploring various industry offices … Continued
Elizabeth Stephens selected as 2026 Kiplinger Fellow
By Emily Early COLUMBIA, Mo. (Feb. 26, 2026) — Associate Professor Elizabeth Stephens was selected as a 2026 Kiplinger Fellow through Ohio University’s annual Kiplinger Program in Public Affairs Journalism. Stephens, the executive editor of the Columbia Missourian — the Missouri School of Journalism’s community newspaper — will take part in the fellowship from May … Continued
Potter Digital Ambassadors program expands to five states, helps community news orgs advance digital strategies
Brianna Davis (right) with St. Louis American Digital Director Dawn Suggs. By Austin Fitzgerald As it has each year for nearly a decade, the Reynolds Journalism Institute’s Potter Digital Ambassadors program sent journalism students to community news organizations all over Missouri in January. There, they worked to create or expand on each newsroom’s digital strategies … Continued
Mizzou students work to support company’s quest to modernize cervical cancer care
Journalism students Ayesha Khan (left) and Josie Menley create content for Mission-Driven Tech, a health care technology company founded by Eve McDavid, BJ ’08. Public Relations Student Society of America members conduct research and create content for alumna’s medical technology company By Cary Littlejohn Contact: Cary Littlejohn, carylittlejohn@missouri.eduPhoto courtesy of Emily Gerhart Sydney Brown didn’t just want to gain experience … Continued
Frank Corridori helps students design creative futures at Missouri School of Journalism
Frank Corridori stands in front of Muralistic Princess, which hangs outside his office in the strategic communication suite. The artwork is one of 15 prints hanging throughout the suite. By Austin Fitzgerald An exhibition of Professor Frank Corridori’s artwork currently adorns the walls of the strategic communication offices at the Missouri School of Journalism. In … Continued
Amy Simons wins first-ever AEJMC Award for Excellence in Teaching
Professor Amy Simons, the course coordinator for J1400, spoke to doctoral student Pranaav Jadhav’s class on Feb. 10, 2026, in the Futures Lab. For their community issues assignment, the class is divided into three teams, and she met with each one to offer guidance on their stories. By Austin FitzgeraldPhotos by Nate Brown COLUMBIA, Mo. … Continued