Faculty
Unearthing the stories beneath the images
Left to right: Megan Sundberg, Clayton Steward, Marisa Whitaker, Mallory Becker, Greenwood, Caroline McCone, Cleo Norman and Lisa Krantz. Keith Greenwood’s work at the Missouri School of Journalism is still breaking new ground By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (March 23, 2023) — Keith Greenwood wasn’t supposed to have a career in the field of photojournalism. … Continued
Two new researchers to lead impact-driven research at Missouri School of Journalism’s Reynolds Journalism Institute
By Austin Fitzgerald The Missouri School of Journalism is set to welcome two new research faculty and alums who will work with the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI) to translate academic work into direct benefits for newsrooms around the country. Joy Jenkins and Nick Mathews will arrive at the School in the fall as … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism partners with MU Institute for Data Science and Informatics to revolutionize research on news deserts
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Feb. 8, 2023) — An ongoing research project conducted in partnership between the Missouri School of Journalism and the MU Institute for Data Science and Informatics has received a $25,000 grant to support a more accurate method of analyzing news deserts, which arise when communities lose access to local news. … Continued
Shuhua Zhou brings scientific standard of certainty to innovative research at Missouri School of Journalism
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Jan. 30, 2023) — Shuhua Zhou is a man of many talents. He speaks four languages, has a degree in tropical agriculture and worked for many years as an anchor, reporter and editor at a Chinese TV station before arriving at the Missouri School of Journalism. But now, as the … Continued
Overcoming barriers to enhance clinical trials
Two new studies from the University of Missouri School of Journalism found that using social media posts with testimonials is the best way to recruit these individuals for medical trials In two separate studies, MU researchers found testimonials on social media can help recruit much needed Black Americans and rural white men to participate in … Continued
Mentor Network helps Damon Kiesow bring Missouri Method of hands-on learning to emerging product thinkers in journalism
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Jan. 24, 2023) — Damon Kiesow, the Knight Chair in Digital Editing and Producing at the Missouri School of Journalism, is offering his expertise in service of the industry as a mentor in the News Product Alliance’s (NPA) Mentor Network. As a co-founder of the NPA and one of the … Continued
The Missouri School of Journalism in 2022
We look back at this year’s milestones and accomplishments By Austin Fitzgerald With 2022 coming to a close, the Missouri School of Journalism is looking back on a year filled with hands-on learning opportunities, industry-leading research and positive community impacts. “This has been another groundbreaking year at the School of Journalism, and I couldn’t be … Continued
Yong Volz awarded 2022 O.O. McIntyre Professorship for Teaching Excellence
By Austin Fitzgerald Yong Volz, associate professor and Roger Gafke Distinguished Faculty Fellow at the Missouri School of Journalism, is the 2022 recipient of the School’s O.O. McIntyre Professorship in recognition of teaching excellence. Volz is the 35th recipient of the award, which has been given annually since 1987 and comes with a $10,000 stipend … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism and KOMU-TV alum David Estrada Orúe named assistant professor and executive producer
By Austin Fitzgerald Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 13, 2022) — David Estrada Orúe, MA ’19, who has cumulatively worked for more than three years at KOMU-TV as a producer, is now an assistant professor at the Missouri School of Journalism and an executive producer at the NBC-affiliated station. He brings a range of experience in broadcast … Continued
Elevating voices
Missouri School of Journalism associate professor travels to the Gulf Coast to research the impact of climate and environmental disasters on marginalized communities and how those events are covered by media.