Missouri Method
Missouri Journalism students present 5G solutions to real-world problems for AT&T as part of a multidisciplinary initiative
By Zach Taylor Columbia, Mo. (May 18, 2020) — On May 4, Missouri School of Journalism students, joined by peers from Business, Engineering and Department of Architectural Studies, virtually presented their 5G solutions to real-world problems in front of AT&T executives. These presentations were the product of a semester’s worth of hands-on learning, including a trip … Continued
AdZou teams present findings to clients over Zoom
Team Waterboys: Top row, from left: Chelsea Roemer, Erin Popielewski, Katherine Musacchio, Emma Fordyce. Bottom row: Ben Schlueter, Rachel Brunts James Yoon. Even though the final presentations were different, the work and dedication were the same as other semesters, just virtual. By Jerry Duggan Columbia, Mo. (May 18, 2020) — Every semester has its ups … Continued
Checking in during COVID-19
As her time at Mizzou ends, one journalism student is helping provide community-specific information about COVID-19. By Brian Consiglio MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (May 15, 2020) — In high school, Zia Kelly never imagined studying at the University of Missouri, let alone reporting for her college town during a pandemic. “I was a Jayhawk … Continued
Challenge Accepted! How can a Phoenix TV station better engage with 18- to 24-year-olds?
Missouri School of Journalism students partner with media organizations to solve problems they face. By Annie Le, Kyle McCubbin, Sidney Steele and Jacqueline Lemp Columbia, Mo. (May 14, 2020) — Dear News Editors, Doesn’t every news organization want to engage a younger audience? For our capstone class, we had the privilege of working with journalism … Continued
MOJO Ad teams finish the semester remotely, present findings amid COVID-19 pandemic
Spring 2020 clients included the Missouri Department of Conservation and Nevada Department of Wildlife. By Jerry Duggan An indispensable part of every strategic communication senior’s final semester at the Missouri School of Journalism is the capstone experience. Although this year’s spring semester looked a little different from previous ones, with all classes moving online in … Continued
Challenge Accepted! How to host a Zoom party for your audience.
Convergence journalism students Grace Huguelet, Anna Sirianni, Chloe Thornberry and Rachel Zalucki worked with podcast producers Endless Thread to help them host a more engaging, interactive Zoom meeting. Missouri School of Journalism students partner with media organizations to solve problems they face. By Grace Huguelet, Anna Sirianni, Chloe Thornberry and Rachel Zalucki Columbia, Mo. (May … Continued
Missouri Journalism team to compete in National Student Advertising Competition finals
J-School team wins American Advertising Federation District 9 for the third year in a row. By Zach Taylor Columbia, Mo. (May 19, 2020) — The 2020 National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) team at the Missouri School of Journalism is one of eight teams that has been selected to compete in this year’s national finals on … Continued
Documentary Journalism students to premiere their films at fourth annual Stronger than Fiction Film Festival May 16-17
16 students will be showing short documentary films over 48 hours via free online streaming. Columbia, Mo. (May 5, 2020) — The Missouri School of Journalism’s Jonathan B. Murray Center for Documentary Journalism will hold its fourth annual Stronger Than Fiction Film Festival on May 16-17. This festival, normally held in person at the historic … Continued
Journalism and business students gain hands-on experience participating in the 11th annual Entrepreneurship and Media of the Future Symposium competition
Winning team comes up with idea for online subscription-based learning platform for journalists. By Jennifer Nelson A University of Missouri student team who came up with the idea to teach different journalistic skills through an online, subscription-based learning platform won the 11th annual Entrepreneurship and Media of the Future Symposium competition. The team created the … Continued
School of Journalism students gain hands-on experience covering pandemic, working remotely
During the COVID-19 pandemic, student journalists at KOMU-TV, KBIA-FM and the Columbia Missourian are gaining a new type of hands-on training. Missourian launches COVID-19 newsletter, KBIA launches live show to meet community needs By Jennifer Nelson Columbia, Mo. (April 15, 2020) — The young journalists at KOMU-TV, KBIA-FM and the Columbia Missourian are gaining a … Continued