Events
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
Missouri School of Journalism student wins Top Student Paper at AEJMC Southeast Colloquium for third year in a row
Anna Sago (left) and Jared Schroeder Associate Professor Jared Schroeder also won the conference’s Top Faculty Paper award in the law and policy division By Austin Fitzgerald For the third straight year, a Missouri School of Journalism student has won the Top Student Paper award in the law and policy division at the AEJMC Southeast … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism students celebrated as Mizzou 18 and Mizzou ‘39 honorees
By Sara Mearns COLUMBIA, Mo. (Mar. 9, 2026) — Thirteen Missouri School of Journalism students were announced as Mizzou 18 and Mizzou ‘39 awardees on Wednesday evening during the annual reveal ceremony at the University of Missouri’s Traditions Plaza. The Mizzou 18 and Mizzou ‘39 awards, established in 2005 by the Mizzou Alumni Association Student … Continued
From Mizzou to the big screen: Alumnus debuts film at True/False Film Fest
Filmmakers discuss their film on stage at the Missouri Theater at the 2023 True/False Film Fest. Jj Measer adds his name to short list of Murray Center alumni to screen a film at the nation’s premier documentary festival By Cary Littlejohn Contact: Cary LittlejohnPhoto by Mizzou Visual Productions Through its Jonathan B. Murray Center for … Continued
‘Critics in Columbia’ pilots alternative to imperfect press junket formula
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (March 3, 2026) — It seems like a win-win situation: A film festival showcases the latest films. Critics cover the event, writing reviews and drawing attention to a cultural touchstone. Filmmakers, journalists, and the city and organizations hosting the event all harness the buzz to reach their own audiences. But … Continued
![Row 1 [L-R] Sophia Jackson, [third from left]Lexi Lloyd, Imani Nunn, Brianna Legette; Back row [L-R]: [Third from left] BJ Dumas, Ashley Jordan, Samantha Jackson, Bradyn Johnson, Teranza Meux, Jayden Suddeth, Kaleb Anderson](https://journalism.missouri.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/nabj26022301.jpg)
Mizzou NABJ Media Tour builds community and connections in Atlanta
Front row [L-R]: Sophia Jackson, [third from left] Lexi Lloyd, Imani Nunn, Brianna Legette; Back row [L-R]: [Third from left] BJ Dumas, Ashley Jordan, Samantha Jackson, Bradyn Johnson, Teranza Meux, Jayden Suddeth, Kaleb Anderson By Isabella Trost The Mizzou chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists strengthened community bonds while exploring various industry offices … Continued
Watchdog Writers Group fellow Alec MacGillis shares advice on investigative reporting and how to hold the powerful accountable
The ProPublica reporter discussed his long career in news and investigative reporting, how he builds narratives, finds sources, and draws connections between the different levels of society By Maggie LeBeau Early in his career, newspaper reporter Alec MacGillis took a 33% pay cut and left his job at The Washington Post to tell hard-hitting narrative … Continued
Melissa Farlow, MA ’94, to deliver December commencement address for Missouri School of Journalism
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Dec. 16, 2025) — Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Melissa Farlow, MA ’94, will deliver the commencement address at the Missouri School of Journalism’s winter commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 20. It will be just the latest way she has given back to her alma mater during a career in which she has … Continued
MOJO Ad students unveil campaigns for Bath & Body Works
Bath and Body Works’s Chief Marketing Officer Jaime Sohosky takes notes during Team Aletheia’s presentation. By Austin FitzgeraldPhotos by Nate Brown COLUMBIA, Mo. (Dec. 11, 2025) — On Wednesday, Dec. 10, strategic communication students in MOJO Ad — the Missouri School of Journalism’s student-staffed agency — presented their advertising campaigns for Bath & Body Works, … Continued
Mizzou PRSSA Connects Students With Top Industry Professionals
Ava Symanski, Ashley Rodio, Sophia Martin, Kelly Ritter, Carter Waghorn, Ellie Halls, Emily Gerhart, Sydney Thorton, Carrie Sandler, Hannah Karius, Hanna Thompson, Mary Philip, Natelli Herrera, Elise Jessee and Peyton Smith By Jack Toal Columbia, Mo. (December 5, 2025) — The University of Missouri’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) concluded its fall agency … Continued