Missouri Method
From classroom to clubhouse: Mizzou PRSSA students create NIL plans for Tampa Bay Rays prospects
From left: Mizzou students Sophie Pfal, Emily Gerhart, Bradyn Johnson and Carter Waghorne present their research-based plan book developed for Tampa Bay Rays 2023 first-round pick Adriana Santana. This spring, the Missouri School of Journalism’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapter took its name, image and likeness (NIL) work to the major leagues. … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism students and staff win 11 Missouri Broadcasters Association awards
Left to right: Jacob Richey, Beth Finello, John Murphy, Jeimmie Nevalga, Evie Allen and Dominick Lee By Nate Brown Osage Beach, Mo. (June 2, 2025) — NPR-member station KBIA-FM and NBC affiliate KOMU-TV, both working labs for students at the Missouri School of Journalism, won a total of 11 awards from the Missouri Broadcasters Association on May 31. The Missouri News … Continued
Family, heritage and service guide Cristina Rivera’s journey after Mizzou
By Caleb McDairmant Cristina Rivera, BJ ‘19, has built a career rooted in public service. Currently, she works for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development agency, specializing in water and wastewater infrastructure programs. But before she was supporting rural communities in Puerto Rico and beyond, Rivera was a high school journalist from Edwardsville, Illinois, … Continued
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Mizzou students represent School of Journalism, make connections at PRSA’s Employee Conference 2025
By Isabella Trost In late April, two aspiring public relations professionals left the classroom to expand their industry knowledge at the PRSA Employee Communications Connect 25 Conference in St. Louis. School of Journalism students Kampbell Hemeyer and Josie Menley attended as active members of the University of Missouri’s chapter of the Public Relations Student Society … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism graduate Egan Ward doesn’t bury the lede
The reporter reflects on his time at the Missouri School of Journalism By Cary Littlejohn Contact: Cary Littlejohn, carylittlejohn@missouri.eduPhoto by Egan Ward Egan Ward wants to be a reporter. But not just any reporter. “I want to be one of the best,” he said. “I want a seat at the table.” Spend a few minutes with Ward … Continued
From crossing home plate to reaching across the aisle
Graduating Missouri School of Journalism student Mayci Wilderman brings depth to storytelling By Benjamin Miller COLUMBIA, Mo. (May 13, 2025) — Mayci Wilderman, a graduating senior at the Missouri School of Journalism, has built a reputation for hard work and a growing passion for storytelling across sports and politics. Originally from Brighton, Illinois, Wilderman began … Continued
Ninth annual Stronger Than Fiction Film Festival returns to the Missouri Theatre on May 17
The Missouri School of Journalism will present the ninth annual Stronger Than Fiction Film Festival on Saturday, May 17, at the historic Missouri Theatre, showcasing 10 original short documentary films produced by students in the School’s Jonathan B. Murray Center for Documentary Journalism program. Admission is free and open to the public, with no ticket required. All the films will also be available … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism student to graduate with film festival experience under his belt
By Benjamin Miller COLUMBIA, Mo. (May 8, 2025) — Out of the hundreds of J-school seniors who will be graduating from the Missouri School of Journalism this month, ten will be representing the Murray Center for Documentary Journalism. One of those students, J.J. Measer from Broomfield, Colorado, pledges to maintain his collaborative spirit by working … Continued
The State of the YAYA is strong
MOJO Ad students prepare to present in-depth research on one of the most sought-after demographics in marketing — their own Contact: Cary Littlejohn, carylittlejohn@missouri.eduPhoto by Frank Corridori At the University of Missouri School of Journalism, students in MOJO Ad — a premiere full-service, student-staffed advertising agency — aren’t just studying marketing trends. They’re leading the … Continued
NextGen TV innovation brings emergency alerts to underserved community
Kavya Ramesh [L] and Praise Aruwajoye [C] speak with FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez [R] during the NAB PILOT demonstration of ATSC 3.0 technology at the NAB Show in Las Vegas in April. By Caleb McDairmant University of Missouri students received a front-row seat to the future of broadcasting this year through the PILOT NextGen TV … Continued