Missouri Method
Missouri School of Journalism launches summer pop-up newsroom staffed by 11 current journalism students and recent graduates
Working from May until August to cover the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic across Missouri, pop-up newsroom staff include Claire Colby, BJ ’20; Madison Conte; Madison Czopek, BJ ’20; Peter Georgiev, MA ’20; Taylor Guidry, BJ ’20; Regan Huston, BJ ’20; Arin Jemerson, BJ ’20; Madison McVan, BJ ’20; Regan Mertz; Ty Stewart, MA ’19; … Continued
‘Global Journalist,’ ‘Post’ win national Telly Awards
Passing of the Torch: The late PBS anchor and Missouri J-School alumni Jim Lehrer, BJ ’56 – at left, with Professor Kathy Kiely – was interviewed by convergence journalism senior Benjamin Brink in an episode of “Global Journalist” that recently won a 2020 Telly Award. Columbia, Mo. (May 29, 2020) — Two programs produced at … Continued
Challenge Accepted! How to optimize digital election coverage for engagement? Make it digestible.
Missouri students Greta Serrin, Fiona Murphy, Tina Tan and Reagan Loftus worked with The Columbia Missourian to remind younger voters that engaging with local initiatives on the ballot is a public service to our democracy. Missouri School of Journalism students partner with media organizations to solve problems they face. By Fiona Murphy, Greta Serrin, Tina … Continued
Challenge Accepted! Expandable audio journalism lets listeners take control.
What if listeners could control the way an audio story plays out while listening to it? Four Missouri convergence journalism students explored various means for achieving an expandable audio experience with RJI Fellow Michael Epstein, writer/director with Walking Cinema in San Francisco. Missouri School of Journalism students partner with media organizations to solve problems they … Continued
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