Events

Rebecca Ritzel, Michael Phillips

‘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

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

Alex MacGillis appears on a TV screen in front of a class of students

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

Jaime Sohosky takes notes during Team Aletheia's presentation. Photo: Nate Brown

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

1. Ava Symanski 2. Ashley Rodio 3. Sophia Martin 4. Ayesha Khan 5. Kelly Ritter 6. Carter Waghorn 7. Ellie Halls 8. Emily Gerhart 9. Sydney Thorton 10. Carrie Sandler 11. Hannah Karius 12. Hanna Thompson 13. Mary Philip 14. Natelli Herrera 15. Elise Jessee 16. Peyton Smith

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

Melissa Farlow, Maleigha Billings, Jake Aron

74 Graduates to be honored at Missouri School of Journalism ceremony Dec. 20

Pulitzer Prize-winning alumna Melissa Farlow to deliver commencement address Download the program for Commencement 2025 The Missouri School of Journalism will celebrate 74 graduates during its commencement ceremony at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 20, in Jesse Auditorium. Seating is open and tickets are not required. A livestream will be available on the Mizzou Graduation and … Continued

Julia Rendleman, a photojournalist and assistant professor of journalism

Picturing Water: Photojournalist Julia Rendleman will share her work on water issues at Smith/Patterson Lecture

By Quinn Dang Julia Rendleman, a photojournalist and assistant professor of journalism based in southern Illinois, has more than 10 years of experience working on photo stories about water issues across America. She will share her work in a lecture titled “Picturing Water” at the Missouri School of Journalism’s Smith/Patterson Science Journalism lecture on Nov. … Continued

Jorge Ramos, Maria Ressa and John Saunders present master classes at the Missouri School of Journalism.

Honor Medal master classes give students hard-won lessons drawn from legendary careers

By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Oct. 2, 2025) — On Sept. 30, three towering figures in journalism and strategic communication gathered at the Missouri School of Journalism to present master classes to students. Jorge Ramos, Maria Ressa and John Saunders would be honored with the 2025 Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service later that evening, … Continued