Grad Studies
Missouri School of Journalism alum Claire Rounkles wins Blanchard Dissertation Prize
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (June 11, 2026) — Claire Rounkles, BJ ’18, PhD ’25, has earned the coveted 2026 Margaret A. Blanchard Dissertation Prize from the American Journalism Historians Association. Rounkles is the first Mizzou student to win the award, which recognizes her doctoral dissertation exploring how the Black press in the Midwest covered … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism graduate Damilola Oduolowu earns distinguished O.O. McIntyre Fellowship
By Sara Mearns COLUMBIA, Mo. (May 27, 2026) — Damilola Oduolowu, Ph.D. ‘25, is the recipient of the prestigious O.O. McIntyre Fellowship, the highest postgraduate award given by the Missouri School of Journalism. The fellowship, named after prominent New York City columnist O.O. McIntyre, awards a select graduate student a one-year, $12,000 stipend to delve … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism to recognize 423 graduates at May 2026 Commencement Ceremony
Editor’s note (May 15, 2026): Barbara Cochran is unable to attend this year’s commencement ceremony. We look forward to rescheduling so she can receive her honorary degree at a future celebration. The Missouri School of Journalism will celebrate the achievements of its May and August graduates during its spring commencement ceremony at 7 p.m., Friday, … Continued
New research from Missouri School of Journalism reveals best practices for newsrooms on TikTok
Learn how to create successful, platform-specific content By Austin Fitzgerald TikTok has exploded as a source of news for young people, and its rise offers key insights for news organizations looking to adapt to changing audience habits. New research from Kaia Tran, a Missouri School of Journalism graduate (MA ’25) highlights how to create news … Continued
Lorraina Scolaro completes fourth study abroad experience, tied for most by a Mizzou student
By Jack Toal University of Missouri graduate student Lorraina Scolaro has become a global nomad, having now completed four programs through the J-School’s Global Programs — tying the unofficial record for the most study abroad experiences by a Mizzou J-School student. Her international coursework and internships have taken her across three continents, shaping both her … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism student wins Top Student Paper at AEJMC Southeast Colloquium for third year in a row
Anna Sago (left) and Jared Schroeder Associate Professor Jared Schroeder also won the conference’s Top Faculty Paper award in the law and policy division By Austin Fitzgerald For the third straight year, a Missouri School of Journalism student has won the Top Student Paper award in the law and policy division at the AEJMC Southeast … Continued
FRONTLINE names 2025-26 Missouri School of Journalism Reporting Fellow
BOSTON (Aug. 26, 2025) — This month, the PBS investigative series FRONTLINE, produced at GBH in Boston, welcomes the 2025-26 reporting fellow Skye Lucas, MA ’25. Now in its third year, this year-long fellowship aims to expose new and emerging investigative journalists to FRONTLINE’s award-winning approach to documentary storytelling, immersing fellows into all phases of the series’ … Continued
Missouri Journalism at AEJMC 2025: Advancing Ideas, Research and Impact
From AI and ethics to visual storytelling and media law, scholars from the Missouri School of Journalism are exploring the questions that matter most in journalism today — and sharing their work on one of the field’s biggest stages. At the 2025 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) Conference in San Francisco … Continued
Saurav Rahman receives $3,500 Carol Loomis Scholarship for Business Reporting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (July 9, 2025) — Master’s student Saurav Rahman has earned the Missouri School of Journalism’s $3,500 Carol Loomis Scholarship for Business Reporting. Named for the 1951 School of Journalism graduate, donor, Missouri Honor Medal recipient and former business writer at Fortune, the scholarship supports graduate students pursuing excellence in business reporting. Rahman isn’t … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism students honored as leaders in Mizzou 18 and Mizzou ’39
By Lily Dunn and Emily Early COLUMBIA, Mo. (Feb. 27, 2025) — Thirteen students at the Missouri School of Journalism were revealed to be members of Mizzou 18 and Mizzou ’39 during the annual ceremony Wednesday evening at the University of Missouri’s Traditions Plaza. Eleven seniors were among the 39 students honored by the Mizzou … Continued