News Releases
KBIA welcomes health reporter Najifa Farhat
Farhat will also begin teaching during the upcoming spring semester By Austin FitzgeraldPhoto by Nate Brown COLUMBIA, Mo. (Oct. 8, 2025) — Multimedia journalist Najifa Farhat has joined KBIA-FM, the Missouri School of Journalism’s NPR-member radio station, as its newest health reporter. Her presence further strengthens a team that produces a variety of award-winning podcasts, … Continued
Panel at Missouri School of Journalism unites 3 courageous journalists in discussion of press freedom
By Austin FitzgeraldPhotos by Nate Brown COLUMBIA, Mo. (Oct. 3, 2025) — For the three veteran journalists who came together for a panel discussion on Tuesday at the Missouri School of Journalism, the story of David and Goliath is more biography than legend. Gustavo Gorriti, Jorge Ramos and Maria Ressa have each squared off against … Continued
Honor Medal master classes give students hard-won lessons drawn from legendary careers
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Oct. 2, 2025) — On Sept. 30, three towering figures in journalism and strategic communication gathered at the Missouri School of Journalism to present master classes to students. Jorge Ramos, Maria Ressa and John Saunders would be honored with the 2025 Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service later that evening, … Continued
J-School student melts away the competition
By Isabella Trost When Connor McHugh sees a problem, he can’t help but to fix it. So, when this senior noticed a lack of variety on campus in terms of dining, he decided to do something about it by creating a place to serve food for students by students. McHugh’s journey creating his sandwich food … Continued
Shuttered opinion pages. Obscene letters to the editor. Researchers at Missouri School of Journalism ask: What does it all mean?
Nick Mathews By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Sept. 26, 2025) — The relationship between news and opinion has never been a more hot-button issue. From national news powerhouses to smaller community newspapers, news organizations are re-evaluating how — and if — they publish opinion content. Tracking this trend is a team of researchers led by … Continued
Behind the scenes and in the spotlight: Journalism students help drive Mizzou Homecoming
Photo: Katherine Schnelle By Isabella Trost With over 100 years of experience, the University of Missouri prides itself on being the first and the finest in terms of Homecoming celebrations. Because Mizzou’s standards are high when it calls alumni home, students work tirelessly to help create the best experience for everyone involved. Mizzou Homecoming takes … Continued
Missourian wins 45 awards at 2025 Missouri Press Association contest
By Mackenzie Leece COLUMBIA, Mo. (Sept. 19, 2025) — The Columbia Missourian won 45 awards in the 2025 Missouri Press Association Better Newspaper Contest, announced Saturday during the annual Missouri Press Association convention in Wildwood. The Missourian placed first in 17 categories, second in 10 categories and third in 18 categories. Here is the list … Continued
McDougall Center welcomes new Women Photojournalists of Washington exhibit
Luca Giordano, right, a junior from St Louis who’s studying documentary journalism and history, meets with Washington, D.C., photojournalist Allison Robbert for a portfolio review on Sept. 11, 2025, in the McDougall Center gallery. Photo: Nate Brown By Emily Early COLUMBIA, Mo. (Sept. 17, 2025) — The Missouri School of Journalism’s Angus and Betty McDougall … Continued
Revived Japan program is a hit for Missouri School of Journalism students
Students were given a tote with gifts following the conclusion of the campaign. By Jack Toal COLUMBIA, Mo. (Sept. 17, 2025) — The Missouri School of Journalism’s Global Programs office reignited the Tokyo experience this summer with McCann Worldgroup after a five-year hiatus. A group of seven students spent a month getting exposure to the … Continued
2025 Missouri Honor Medal recipients to deliver master classes at Missouri School of Journalism
Public master classes are part of a full day of events, including an expert panel on global erosion of press freedoms By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Sept. 12, 2025) — On Tuesday, September 30, this year’s Missouri Honor Medalists will present free, public master classes drawing from the experience and wisdom they have gathered over … Continued