Events

Nischelle Turner, Amber Clay, Aidan O’Connor

Missouri School of Journalism to recognize 394 graduates at May 2025 Commencement Ceremony

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 and open to the public, and tickets … Continued

(L-R) Kavya Ramesh, Mikayla Higgins and FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez

NextGen TV innovation brings emergency alerts to underserved community

Kavya Ramesh [L] and Praise Aruwajoye [C] speak with FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez [R] during the NAB PILOT demonstration of ATSC 3.0 technology at the NAB Show in Las Vegas in April. By Caleb McDairmant University of Missouri students received a front-row seat to the future of broadcasting this year through the PILOT NextGen TV … Continued

Show Me Research Week

Missouri School of Journalism students spotlight undergraduate research during Show Me Research Week

By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (April 7, 2025) — Missouri School of Journalism students will showcase the power of undergraduate research this month when they present their work as part of the university-wide Show Me Research Week, which will run from April 14-18. Journalism and strategic communication students — paired with faculty mentors within and … Continued

BOATS: Based on a True Story

Based on a True Story documentary film conference kicks off Feb. 26

Based on a True Story (BOATS), a three-day lineup of documentary film master classes and workshops organized by the Murray Center for Documentary Journalism, returns Feb. 26-28. Based at the Missouri School of Journalism, the Murray Center’s programming will offer opportunities for students and the public alike to be immersed in documentary film conversations and … Continued

Jamie Sohosky

Winter commencement speaker Jamie Sohosky sees power in saying yes

By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Dec. 9, 2024) — Jamie Sohosky, chief marketing officer for Bath & Body Works, has always been curious. She was curious when, while studying advertising at the Missouri School of Journalism, she sought journalism experience and contributed articles to the Columbia Missourian and Vox Magazine. She was curious when her … Continued

Donald Suggs, Renetta McCann, Robert Krulwich, Jad Abumrad

Master classes from 2024 Missouri Honor Medalists offer lessons on storytelling, transparency and power

By Austin Fitzgerald Photos by Nate Brown COLUMBIA, Mo. (Sept. 26, 2024) — This week, the 2024 recipients of the Missouri Honor Medal delivered master classes to students at the Missouri School of Journalism based on their experiences in journalism and strategic communication before accepting their Missouri Honor Medals. Honored for distinguished service to the … Continued

Megan Fox, Anna Stoll. Mizzou. Since 1911. Leading the Legacy. Mizzou Homecoming 2024.

Mizzou’s Homecoming 2024: Strategic Communication students lead celebrations, combining tradition with real-world experience

By Maggie Pelter Mizzou’s annual Homecoming celebration, taking place October 19-21, will see the parade, campus decorations, and community service events filling the week capped off by the football game between the Tigers and Auburn. At the heart of these traditions lies the student-led Homecoming Steering Committee, responsible for coordinating every detail of the festivities. … Continued