From brainstorms to best creative: Mizzou’s NSAC team delivers big

By Maggie Pelter After months of collaboration and creativity, the Missouri School of Journalism’s National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) team brought home Best Creative and second place overall honors at this year’s District 9 competition. The 11-student team built an integrated marketing campaign for AT&T, focused on increasing brand affinity among Generation Z — a … Continued

Nischelle Turner, acclaimed journalist and ‘Entertainment Tonight’ co-host, to deliver Missouri School of Journalism commencement address

By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (May 7, 2025) — Nischelle Turner, BJ ’98, an award-winning journalist and co-host of “Entertainment Tonight,” will deliver the alumni address at the Missouri School of Journalism’s spring commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 18, at 9 a.m. “Nischelle’s talent and accomplishments as an engaging storyteller are an inspiration to students … Continued

Journalism Faculty selected for prestigious Mizzou Fellows programs

Faculty members from the Missouri School of Journalism have been selected to participate in three university-wide professional development programs at the University of Missouri, supporting their leadership, scholarship, and growth as educators. The programs are administered by the MU Provost’s Office, with the Arts & Humanities Research and Creative Works Fellows Program jointly administered by … Continued

Missouri School of Journalism to recognize 394 graduates at May 2025 Commencement Ceremony

The Missouri School of Journalism will celebrate the achievements of its May and August graduates during its spring commencement ceremony at 9 a.m., Sunday, May 18, at Mizzou Arena. The event will recognize students receiving degrees in Bachelor of Journalism, Master of Arts, and Doctor of Philosophy programs. The ceremony is free and open to the public, and tickets … Continued

The State of the YAYA is strong

MOJO Ad students prepare to present in-depth research on one of the most sought-after demographics in marketing — their own Contact: Cary Littlejohn, carylittlejohn@missouri.eduPhoto by Frank Corridori At the University of Missouri School of Journalism, students in MOJO Ad — a premiere full-service, student-staffed advertising agency — aren’t just studying marketing trends. They’re leading the … Continued

Kathryn Lucchesi earns coveted Provost’s Teaching Award

By Austin FitzgeraldPhotos by Nate Brown COLUMBIA, Mo. (May 1, 2025) — Kathryn Lucchesi, an associate professor at the Missouri School of Journalism, will accept the Provost’s Outstanding Junior Faculty Teaching Award on May 2 during Mizzou’s Faculty Excellence Week. The award, which comes with a $1,000 prize, recognizes exceptional teachers with no more than … Continued

Missouri School of Journalism’s Martha Steffens wins prestigious Governor’s Award for Teaching Excellence

By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (April 29, 2025) — Martha Steffens, a professor at the Missouri School of Journalism, has won the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. The honor recognizes one faculty member from each campus in the University of Missouri System for outstanding teaching and support of student achievement. Steffens will accept the … Continued

NextGen TV innovation brings emergency alerts to underserved community

Kavya Ramesh [L] and Praise Aruwajoye [C] speak with FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez [R] during the NAB PILOT demonstration of ATSC 3.0 technology at the NAB Show in Las Vegas in April. By Caleb McDairmant University of Missouri students received a front-row seat to the future of broadcasting this year through the PILOT NextGen TV … Continued

Tap Day 2025: School of Journalism students inducted into Mizzou’s secret societies

On Friday, April 25, members of the Mizzou community gathered in Jesse Auditorium on the University of Missouri campus for one of the university’s oldest traditions — Tap Day. The ceremony recognizes students, faculty and staff selected for membership in the University of Missouri’s six secret honorary societies. This year, eleven School of Journalism students … Continued