Mizzou’s AAF and PRSSA agency trips: Opening doors to real-world experience and networking

The Missouri School of Journalism’s student chapter of the American Advertising Federation (AAF) during their trip to Dallas, Nov. 13–14, 2024. By Maggie Pelter This November, students from the University of Missouri’s School of Journalism had the chance to dive into the worlds of advertising and public relations through trips organized by the School’s student … Continued

Chasing news, shaping policies

With help from the Missouri Method, Olivia Gyapong of Silver Spring, Maryland, is turning her passion for journalism and politics into a dream career Contact: Janese Heavin, heavinj@missouri.edu When University of Missouri senior Olivia Gyapong was exploring colleges, she had an ambitious wish list. She wanted a top-tier journalism program, hands-on experience, research opportunities and … Continued

Discovering his story

Brandon Jenkins-Haynes leveraged the Missouri Method to hone his skills, craft his beat and prepare for success beyond graduation Contact: Janese Heavin, heavinj@missouri.edu Brandon Jenkins-Haynes will graduate this month from the University of Missouri with a degree in journalism and an impressive portfolio of professional work. This past summer, Jenkins-Haynes completed the Rick Hummel Internship … Continued

Missouri School of Journalism’s Watchdog Writers Group announces new fellows and student reporters

L-R: The WWG 2023-2024 class — Alisa Roth, Sarah Smarsh, Mya Frazier, Sophia Anderson, Anna Colleto, Caleb Gayle, Christopher Leonard Authors and students will produce books and articles on immigration, the meatpacking industry, racial segregation in Oklahoma and the ravages of shareholder capitalism on small-town America. The Missouri School of Journalism has selected its fifth … Continued

POY/CPOY Photo Festival to recognize winners, share poignant storytelling

By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Sept. 3, 2024) — The Pictures of the Year (POY) and College Photographer of the Year (CPOY) Photo Festival, which will feature presentations from five celebrated photojournalists and awards for this year’s winners, will take place Friday, Sept. 6. The presentations will occur at the Reynolds Journalism Institute’s Smith Forum … Continued

MOJO Ad unveils NASA as newest client for student-staffed ad agency at Missouri School of Journalism

Dylan Connell, BJ ’14, communications and public affairs manager at NASA J-School alum and NASA strategic communicator Dylan Connell introduced students to their new client this week By Nate Brown and Austin FitzgeraldPhotos by Nate Brown MOJO Ad, the Missouri School of Journalism’s student-staffed, professional services advertising agency, is reaching for the stars this semester: … Continued

CPOY teams up with Reuters to give top college photographer once-in-a-lifetime internship

By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Aug. 12, 2024) – The Missouri School of Journalism’s College Photographer of the Year (CPOY) competition announces a partnership with Reuters to award a 12-week paid internship to the winner of its premier Portfolio category. “Reuters recognizes the essential role that emerging photographers play in the future of photojournalism and … Continued

RJI Student Innovation Fellows wrap up projects, share results with the industry

By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Aug. 9, 2024) — Five students at the Missouri School of Journalism have completed their Student Innovation Fellowships with the Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI), marking the end of a summer of hands-on experimentation in five community newsrooms around the country. But while the students’ work has ended, their projects are … Continued