Missouri Method

Erika Trombley walks down the halls of the White House with Vice President Kamala Harris

From Mizzou to the White House

Erika Trombley walks down the halls of the White House with Vice President Kamala Harris By Sydney Perry Erika Trombley, director of Consumer Media at the White House, reflects on her journey to her dream position Erika Trombley graduated from the University of Missouri School of Journalism in 2016 and has since found success in … Continued

Ebony Reed

Ebony Reed builds an impressive career of service

Behind the University of Missouri alumna’s success is the school that raised her and the one she keeps returning to Contact: Courtney Perrett, cperrett@missouri.edu Many college graduates dream of changing the world. University of Missouri alumna and former faculty member Ebony Reed is doing it — transforming her aspirations into skills that empower students and … Continued

Jonathan Murray

Jonathan Murray, ‘father of reality television,’ still finding new ways to tell stories half a century into illustrious career

By Austin Fitzgerald When MTV’s “The Real World” featured Pedro Zamora in its third season, the result was a watershed moment. As an openly gay man who was also HIV positive, his presence brought attention to seminal cultural issues, and former president Bill Clinton credited Zamora with putting “a human face” on the AIDS epidemic. … Continued

Bailey Stover, Rebecca Smith, Halle Jackson, Kassidy Arena

KBIA wins three Gracie Awards for second straight year

By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (April 16, 2024) — KBIA-FM, the NPR-member station at the Missouri School of Journalism, has earned three Gracie Awards for its reporting. The prestigious awards from the Alliance for Women in Media match KBIA’s performance from last year, when the station also took home three honors. “It’s great to see … Continued

Carly Stephens

From the stands to the sideline

Alumna Carly Stephens’ journey from covering Mizzou Football to working for the Dallas Cowboys By Sydney Perry Many students at the University of Missouri dream of working in the sports industry. Missouri School of Journalism alumna Carly Stephens made it happen, working for the Dallas Cowboys as a corporate partnerships marketing manager, a position that … Continued

Detour student contributors in the RJI studio with founder Ron Stodghill. Back row, from left: Kristin Kuchno, Rylee Fels, Lucy Caile, Taylor Schmitt Front row, from left: Olivia Gyapong, Brooke Muckerman, Ron Stodghill, Cela Migan

DETOUR, Ron Stodghill’s Black travel magazine, expands reach while offering unique opportunities for students at Missouri School of Journalism

Detour student contributors in the RJI studio with founder Ron Stodghill. Back row, from left: Kristin Kuchno, Rylee Fels, Lucy Caile, Taylor Schmitt. Front row, from left: Olivia Gyapong, Brooke Muckerman, Ron Stodghill, Cela Migan By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (March 4, 2024) — DETOUR, a digital magazine and multimedia brand focused on Black travel, … Continued

Madelyn Gonzales, Mikayla Higgins, Kailan Dixon, Kathambari Ramkumar

2024 Knight Nonprofit News interns announced: Four Missouri School of Journalism students to spend summer at nonprofit news outlets

By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Feb. 22, 2024) — Four students at the Missouri School of Journalism have been selected for 2024 Knight Nonprofit News summer internships, during which they will work in news product management and audience engagement at nonprofit newsrooms for 10 weeks. The participating newsrooms in Minnesota, Missouri, Tennessee and Texas are … Continued