Bettie J. Koelling Memorial Scholarship extends legacy of beloved Missouri School of Journalism staffer

By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Dec. 2, 2024) — The Missouri School of Journalism today announced the Bettie J. Koelling Memorial Journalism Scholarship in honor of Koelling, who worked for more than 18 years as an administrative assistant in the School of Journalism’s dean’s office. The scholarship was endowed with a $50,000 gift from Charles … Continued

Kyle Felling named KBIA general manager

By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Dec. 2, 2024) — The Missouri School of Journalism today announced that Kyle Felling, a 25-year veteran of NPR-member radio station KBIA-FM, will become the next general manager of the station. He will move into the role beginning Jan. 1. Felling started as a full-time producer at the station in … Continued

Mizzou Journalism connections lead Delaney Ehrhardt to co-author first book

Delaney Ehrhardt, BJ ‘23, always knew she loved writing, especially watching bullet points turn into fully fleshed-out pages. What she didn’t know was that her first major post-grad project would land her in major retailers like Target, Barnes and Noble, and Amazon. Her recently published, co-authored book, Prompting Originality, is a guide for harnessing the … Continued

Missouri School of Journalism professor Shelly Rodgers named Curators’ Distinguished Professor

Rodgers is the first J-School professor in 21 years to receive this distinction By Austin Fitzgerald COUMBIA, Mo. (Nov. 7, 2024) — Shelly Rodgers, the Maxine Wilson Gregory chair in journalism research at the Missouri School of Journalism, has been named a Curators’ Distinguished Professor. The prestigious, system-wide honor is the highest academic rank bestowed … Continued

Exploring creativity and collaboration with the Visual Communications Club

By Maggie Pelter For aspiring designers, experienced artists and even those who simply appreciate the beauty of good design, the Visual Communications Club (VCC) at the Missouri School of Journalism offers a space for students to hone their creative skills. Led by Isaac Lewis, the club’s co-founder and president, VCC strives to inspire and connect … Continued

Research from Missouri School of Journalism shows audiences aren’t squeamish about war photography

By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Oct. 28, 2024) — Wartime photography has existed almost as long as photography itself, and navigating the line between exploitation and informing audiences has intertwined with that history from the beginning. Photographers during the American Civil War sometimes moved bodies in the aftermath of grisly battles to facilitate clear-cut narratives … Continued

Keep the human in the loop

Mizzou journalism professor Jared Schroeder weighs in on the effect of artificial intelligence on the flow of ideas and expression Contact: Eric Stann, 573-882-3346, StannE@missouri.edu Article by Courtney PerrettPhoto by Sam Cox COLUMBIA, Mo. — Artificial intelligence (AI) has crept into nearly every facet of life as we know it. From Roomba vacuums that memorize … Continued