Faculty
Free speech in the age of AI
By Austin Fitzgerald Jared Schroeder, an associate professor at the Missouri School of Journalism, has authored a book that explores new ways of thinking about free speech in the era of sophisticated generative AI. “The structure of ideas: Mapping a new theory of free expression in the AI era” is available July 1. Schroeder is … Continued
New fund to support Missouri Business Alert and New York Program at Missouri School of Journalism
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (May 28, 2024) — Family and friends of Randall Smith, the Donald W. Reynolds Endowed Chair in Business Journalism at the Missouri School of Journalism, are raising money for a fund that will support the Missouri News Network’s digital business news outlet, Missouri Business Alert. The fund will also help … Continued
Washington Post’s Travis Lyles inaugurates Audience Speaker Series at Missouri School of Journalism
Senior Emily Hood, right, moderates a discussion with Travis Lyles, deputy director of social at The Washington Post, April 10, 2024, in RJI Smith Forum. Lyles’ visit kicked off the new Audience Speaker series. Photo: Nate Brown By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (April 12, 2024) — Travis Lyles, the deputy director of social for the … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism’s Amy Simons wins Provost’s Award for University Citizenship
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Mar. 20, 2024) — Professor Amy Simons at the Missouri School of Journalism has earned the Provost’s Faculty Mentoring Award, one of the university-wide Provost’s Awards for University Citizenship. The award comes with a $1,000 prize and recognizes Simons’ mentorship of faculty colleagues. “Amy has provided generous and inspiring mentorship … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism students showcase research at conferences around the country
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (March 7, 2024) — Students at the Missouri School of Journalism are traveling to research conferences this week, where they will present graduate and undergraduate work on a variety of topics related to journalism and strategic communication — some representing undergraduates’ first forays into academic research. “Our students’ presence in … Continued
DETOUR, Ron Stodghill’s Black travel magazine, expands reach while offering unique opportunities for students at Missouri School of Journalism
Detour student contributors in the RJI studio with founder Ron Stodghill. Back row, from left: Kristin Kuchno, Rylee Fels, Lucy Caile, Taylor Schmitt. Front row, from left: Olivia Gyapong, Brooke Muckerman, Ron Stodghill, Cela Migan By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (March 4, 2024) — DETOUR, a digital magazine and multimedia brand focused on Black travel, … Continued
Lawmakers wander into news deserts
Photo: Sergey Pesterev | Unsplash Seeing the link with democracy, legislators put forward bills to protect local news By Jared Schroeder and Joy Jenkins California Assemblymember Buffy Wicks wanted to support local journalism in her state. Her solution was the California Journalism Preservation Act, which she proposed in February 2023. She framed it as a … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism launches campaign to fund endowment honoring Mary Kay Blakely, in support of New York Program
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Feb. 7, 2024) — Today, the Missouri School of Journalism announced the launch of a campaign to fund a new endowment in support of the School’s New York Program. The Mary Kay Blakely New York Program Fund, which will primarily provide scholarships to students in addition to other support for … Continued
Kathy Kiely wins 2024 Mel Carnahan Public Service Award
Missouri School of Journalism alum Lukas Parrish, a former student of Kiely’s, will also receive a scholarship at the ceremony By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Feb. 5, 2024) — Kathy Kiely, the Lee Hills Chair in Free-Press Studies, has won the 2024 Mel Carnahan Public Service Award. The award, bestowed by the Carnahan Policy Institute … Continued
How are communicators really using AI? Missouri School of Journalism’s Jon Stemmle has answers
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Jan. 24, 2024) — Professor Jon Stemmle at the Missouri School of Journalism has co-authored a research paper that examines how public relations professionals are using artificial intelligence in their work. Based on a survey of 75 communication professionals, the paper is designed to aid communicators and organizations looking to … Continued