Alumni
Missouri School of Journalism alum John Schreiber honored for LA wildfire coverage
John Schreiber covers the fast-moving, wind-driven “Mountain Fire” in Camarillo, California in November 2024, which burned nearly 20,000 acres and destroyed 243 structures. By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (May 19, 2025) — At the age of 39, John Schreiber, MA ’11, doesn’t consider his career in photojournalism to contain a lifetime’s worth of accomplishments — … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism graduate Egan Ward doesn’t bury the lede
The reporter reflects on his time at the Missouri School of Journalism By Cary Littlejohn Contact: Cary Littlejohn, carylittlejohn@missouri.eduPhoto by Egan Ward Egan Ward wants to be a reporter. But not just any reporter. “I want to be one of the best,” he said. “I want a seat at the table.” Spend a few minutes with Ward … 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
Missouri School of Journalism to recognize 394 graduates at May 2025 Commencement Ceremony
Download the program for Commencement 2025 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 … Continued
Full circle: Mizzou alumni Devan Foos inspires the next generation of storytellers
By Maggie Pelter Devan Foos, BJ ‘17, has built a career rooted in passion and purpose. Now a journalism teacher at Platte County High School and a freelance writer, she was recently named this year’s Rising Star by the Missouri Interscholastic Journalism Association — an award that highlights her commitment to education and the meaningful … Continued
Mizzou alumna and former television reporter to appear on ABC’s ‘Shark Tank’
Tomorrow, March 21, Paige Hansen will pitch her plant-based milk startup to the “sharks” during an episode of the business-themed reality television show By Sara Diedrich Contact: Sara Diedrich, 573-882-6217, diedrichs@missouri.edu Paige Hansen, BJ ’10, has always had an entrepreneurial spirit — even if she didn’t call it that at first. From running lemonade stands … Continued
Dennis Dodd, BJ ’80, retires after four decades of sports reporting
(L-R) Dennis Dodd, Jane Gordon, Greg Henry and Tom Shatel at graduation, May 10, 1980. By Austin Fitzgerald Dennis Dodd, BJ ’80, who has covered college and professional sports at CBS Sports for decades, announced his retirement today. Dodd’s remarkably consistent career has seen him cover sports for more than 40 years, and he has … Continued
From Mizzou to Arrowhead: Trevor Lerit, BJ ’24, joins the Chiefs Kingdom behind the scenes
By Caleb McDairmant After three years on Team Truman, Trevor Lerit, BJ ‘24, has started a new chapter as KC Wolf’s seasonal assistant, helping the Kansas City Chiefs deliver the iconic experience to fans and businesses alike. As Truman, Lerit gained valuable experience interacting with fans of all ages. He also learned the logistics of … Continued
From Mizzou to Meta, Katie Yaeger blends creativity and strategy on a global scale
By Caleb McDairmant Katie Yaeger, BJ ’15, MA ’17, discovered her passion for blending creativity and strategy while at the Missouri School of Journalism. Now a content design manager at Meta, she supports internal teams in tooling, accessibility and internationalization, which enable designers to ship out experience for billions of users across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp … Continued
Strategic success: Lauren Purdy’s path from Mizzou to the Baltimore Ravens
By: Maggie Pelter For University of Missouri School of Journalism graduate Lauren Purdy, BJ ’22, the path from campus to her role as Senior Coordinator of Digital Strategy for the Baltimore Ravens has been fueled by passion, preparation and seizing opportunities. Mizzou provided her with not only the skills to succeed, but also the clarity … Continued