Alumni

Left to right: Alumni Bryndon Minter, student Diego Galicia and NFL social media co-worker Benji Gallagher pose after the Chief's 2020 Super Bowl win. Note: This photo was taken prior to COVID-19.

School of Journalism senior covering second Super Bowl for the NFL

Left to right: Alumni Bryndon Minter, student Diego Galicia and NFL social media co-worker Benji Gallagher pose after the Chief’s 2020 Super Bowl win. Note: This photo was taken prior to COVID-19. Lifelong Chiefs fan Diego Galicia is in Tampa covering the Super Bowl, thanks in part to the Tiger alumni network and a well-timed … Continued

Growing up, Mizzou alumna Emily Russell, BJ '17, could not have imagined she would be wearing flame retardant clothing and working at a manufacturing site.

Journalism alumna recognized for her commitment to public service

Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 10, 2020) — A graduate from the Missouri School of Journalism was named to the Southeast Texas Young Professional Organization‘s 40 under 40 list for her commitment to public service and leadership capabilities. Emily Russell, BJ ’17, was recognized for her contributions in the Beaumont, Texas, community as a public and government … Continued

Through their contributions to the "KOMU Closet," Missouri School of Journalism alumni help provide gently-used professional clothes to current broadcasting students for their first job at KOMU-TV.

MU alumni give back to journalism students through clothing donations

Professional clothes helps student broadcasters match industry standards as they gain hands-on experience By Jennifer Nelson Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 1, 2020) — Knowing how expensive it is to buy professional clothes such as blazers and slacks for first broadcasting jobs inspired countless Missouri School of Journalism alumni to step up and help provide students professional … Continued

The J-School is celebrating Founder's Day and 112 years of excellence by establishing a new fund to support the professional newsrooms and agencies that are the hallmark of the Missouri Method.

The Missouri School of Journalism celebrates 112 years of excellence with newly-formed endowment to support the Missouri Method

From now through September 30, J-School alumni are encouraged to celebrate their Missouri Method experience and support future generations of students with a gift of $19.08 to the School in honor of its founding year. Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 14, 2020) — Today, the Missouri School of Journalism is celebrating Founder’s Day and 112 years of … Continued

Missouri Business Alert

Missouri Business Alert, School of Journalism announce $3 million gift

The donation is the largest in publication’s history; endowment will help create a center for Business Journalism at Mizzou. Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 26, 2020) — A $3 million gift, given by an alumna who is “grateful for her education” from the Missouri School of Journalism, will ensure the future of Missouri Business Alert and contribute … Continued

Bryndon Minter

Missouri School of Journalism alum Bryndon Minter leverages his Missouri Method skills to produce viral video in under 24 hours

University of Missouri alumnus Bryndon Minter connected with NFL wide receiver Michael Thomas via Instagram, which ultimately led to the “I Am George Floyd” video being scripted, filmed, edited and released in less than 24 hours. By Zach Taylor Columbia, Mo. (August 3, 2020) — On June 4, NFL players including Kansas City Chiefs quarterback … Continued

Rosemond Crown, Melody Cox and Austin Walker

Broadcasting alumni find success landing jobs despite pandemic, economic crisis

Despite a global COVID-19 pandemic and the accompanying economic crisis, more than two dozen recent graduates from the Missouri School of Journalism have landed broadcasting jobs at TV stations across the country. J-School hands-on training prepared alumni for interviews, jobs Columbia, Mo. (July 31, 2020) — Teams of recruiters from 10 major TV companies actively … Continued