Events
Missouri School of Journalism receives 376 gifts on Mizzou Giving Day, more than any other school or college
Gifts totaled more than $200,000 in support of hands-on learning, community reporting and affordable education By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (March 10, 2023) — The Missouri School of Journalism received the largest number of philanthropic gifts of any school or college at the University of Missouri during the annual Mizzou Giving Day, which ran March … Continued
NABJ Media Tour connects journalism and strategic communication students with high-powered media professionals in Washington, D.C.
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Feb. 27, 2023) — In late January, 30 members of the Mizzou student chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists embarked on a tour of Washington, D.C.’s powerhouse media organizations for the annual NABJ-MU Media Tour. NABJ-MU’s first in-person media tour since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic allowed … Continued
Before True/False Film Fest, ‘Based on a True Story’ conference brings filmmakers to Missouri School of Journalism for hands-on conference
Jonathan B. Murray Center for Documentary Journalism Filmmaker in Chief Robert Greene moderates a panel during the Based on a True Story Conference in Smith Forum at the Reynolds Journalism Institute on March 5, 2020. By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Feb. 23, 2023) — Based on a True Story (BOATS), an annual three-day conference featuring … Continued
Registration open for High School Summer Workshop Program at Missouri School of Journalism
The deadline to register is May 26 for sessions in late June COLUMBIA, Mo. (Feb. 21, 2023) — The Missouri School of Journalism’s High School Summer Workshop Program is now open for registration. Available to high school students nationwide, the week-long program on Mizzou’s campus offers aspiring journalists and strategic communicators the opportunity to get … Continued
Two journalism students win prestigious Hearst Awards, move Missouri School of Journalism to first place in Intercollegiate Writing Competition
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Dec. 19, 2022) — Two Missouri School of Journalism students have finished in the top 5 in the Hearst Journalism Awards Program’s 2022-2023 Feature Writing Competition. Eli Hoff, a student in the School’s accelerated Master’s program, won the competition overall while senior Ella McCarthy won fifth place, particularly notable feats … Continued
Art Holliday, celebrated St. Louis TV journalist, to deliver winter commencement address to Missouri School of Journalism graduates
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Dec. 9, 2022)— On Friday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m., Art Holliday, BJ ’76, will deliver the commencement address to the Missouri School of Journalism’s December 2022 graduates. Holliday is the current news director at KSDK-TV, the St. Louis area’s NBC-affiliated news station. “It’s a privilege to welcome Art back … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism to recognize 84 students at Dec.16 graduation ceremony
The program will begin at 2 p.m. in Jesse Auditorium The Missouri School of Journalism will recognize 84 students at the 2 p.m. commencement ceremony on Friday, Dec. 16, in Jesse Auditorium. Seating is open and no tickets are required. A link to a live stream of the ceremony will be available on the MU Graduation … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism students take home esteemed honors from CPOY 77, world-renowned college photography contest
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Dec. 6, 2022) — The 77th College Photographer of the Year (CPOY) competition — the most prestigious college photography competition in the world — concluded earlier this fall with some notable victories for students at the Missouri School of Journalism. Judged by an independent panel of experienced photojournalists, the competition … Continued
Juana Summers visits Missouri School of Journalism as KBIA celebrates 50 years
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Nov. 18, 2022) — As KBIA-FM continues its yearlong 50th anniversary celebration, the Missouri School of Journalism hosted KBIA alum Juana Summers, BJ ’09, the newest co-host of All Things Considered on NPR, as she spoke Thursday with students and faculty about her journey from student reporting to one of … Continued
Smith/Patterson Science Journalism Lecture delves into Texas oil and gas industry with Amal Ahmed
Missouri School of Journalism students gained practical insights into long-form reporting, investigating and interviewing By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Nov. 15, 2022) — Environmental reporter Amal Ahmed spoke with students at the Missouri School of Journalism on Friday, Nov. 11, as part of the Smith/Patterson Science Journalism Lecture series. A freelance reporter, Ahmed offered student … Continued