Alumni
Missouri School of Journalism to recognize 423 graduates at May 2026 Commencement Ceremony
The Missouri School of Journalism will celebrate the achievements of its May and August graduates during its spring commencement ceremony at 7 p.m., Friday, May 15, 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 … Continued
In photos: Memorial garden honoring Heflin twins dedicated at Missouri School of Journalism
Creeping phlox blooms in the foreground of the newly dedicated Heflin Memorial Garden, where two benches face each other — one honoring Lance, one honoring Vance. The Missouri School of Journalism now has its first memorial garden — a tribute to twin alumni Steven “Lance” Heflin, BJ ’77, and Stewart “Vance” Heflin, BJ ’76, dedicated … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism to dedicate memorial garden honoring Heflin twins
Tribute celebrates legacy of Lance and Vance Heflin, BJ ’77 and BJ ’76 By Joanie Straub The Missouri School of Journalism will dedicate a Memorial Garden honoring alumni Lance and Vance Heflin on Friday, April 24, at 11 a.m. in the Missouri School of Journalism Courtyard on the University of Missouri campus. In case of … Continued
Mizzou alumna Elsa Garrison captures sports history through the lens
For nearly 30 years, Garrison has worked her dream job as a staff photographer at Getty Images, capturing some of the most iconic moments in sports Contact: Eric Stann, StannE@missouri.eduPhotos courtesy Getty Images You might not recognize her face, but you’ve likely seen her work. Her photographs have frozen sports history into fractions of a … Continued
New scholarship supports future television sports journalists, honors legacy of late KOMU Sports Director Ben Arnet
Ben Arnet with wife, Nicole, and daughter, Lyla By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (March 30, 2026) — The Missouri School of Journalism has announced the Ben Arnet Memorial Scholarship in Television Sports Journalism, which will support students studying television sports reporting and production. The annual scholarship honors Arnet, BJ ’03, who served for five years … Continued
Mizzou alumna blends skiing and storytelling into a career
From the Missouri School of Journalism to the world’s steepest slopes, Erin Spong’s journey shows how a Mizzou education can launch into an extraordinary, unconventional career March 17, 2026Contact: Eric StannPhotos courtesy Brooks Curran/Nordica The freedom that Erin Spong finds standing on top of a 10,000-foot mountain mirrors what she discovered at the University of … Continued
Women of Mizzou: From the J-School to careers fueled by a passion for storytelling
By Helton Walker You never know where a journalism career will take you. As Co-President for Women in Media and a member of the Honors College, I have fallen in love with the inherently interdisciplinary aspect of journalism–researching stories, developing campaigns and incorporating storytelling into topics ranging from business to medicine to engineering. I particularly … Continued
From journalism to jewelry: How a J-School grad turned her passion for storytelling into an award-winning accessories brand
By Helton Walker Stuck at home, uninspired during the pandemic, Clare Ngai-Howard, BJ’13, reignited her creativity through jewelry design, launching BonBonWhims – a bold, whimsical company built off of childhood nostalgia and Y2K aesthetics. Those turn of the century aesthetics are a reflection of Ngai-Howard’s childhood: rainbow colors, rhinestones and over-the-top designs. Growing up in … Continued
On-air storytelling created the perfect foundation for a Missouri grad’s entrepreneurial influence
By Helton Walker As a sports writer in high school, Jill Bauer, BJ ‘89, didn’t need an extensive college tour to know that the Missouri School of Journalism was exactly where she belonged. When she heard that Mizzou’s J-School was the best, she needed no further convincing to apply and ultimately commit. Bauer quickly fell … Continued
A Missouri School of Journalism alum enhances community through artistic expression
By Helton Walker Public art is a public good. Through the ages, the expression has had its ups and downs. To artist and Mizzou grad Adrienne Luther Johnson, BJ ’18, it’s a theme that has defined her career philosophy. “I’m not thinking about art as a means to an end. I’m thinking about art as … Continued