Alumni

Skills gained in strategic communication classes help prepare alumni for the rigors of law school.

Next stop: Law school

Skills gained in strategic communication classes help prepare alumni for the rigors of law school. By Abby Werner Columbia, Mo. (June 7, 2021) — For some students, a degree in Strategic Communication is the end goal. But for others, they take what they learned in undergrad at the world’s best journalism school and apply it … Continued

AdZou

The coronavirus pandemic creates opportunities for School of Journalism AdZou capstone class innovation

By Zach Taylor Columbia, Mo. (May 5, 2020) — The Missouri School of Journalism students aren’t the only ones learning — its professors are learning, too. Todd Fuller, adjunct professor, prefers to teach in-person. He teaches graduating seniors taking the School’s capstone course AdZou, where they work in small teams to bring fresh perspectives to their … Continued

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