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Elizabeth Frogge, Robin Nichols

Elizabeth Frogge and Robin Nichols honored with O.O. McIntyre and Amy Lenk Awards from Missouri School of Journalism

The Missouri School of Journalism has announced the recipients of its 2026 annual awards for teaching and staff excellence. Professor Elizabeth Frogge has been awarded the prestigious O.O. McIntyre Professorship for Teaching Excellence, and Robin Nichols, Events Coordinator, has received the Amy Lenk Staff Excellence Award. Both awards were presented during the School’s monthly faculty … Continued

Emmanuel Felton, Brian Goldstone, Dan Kaufman, Azmat Khan, Olivia Paschal

Watchdog Writers Group announces new class of fellows

By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (May 7, 2026) — The Watchdog Writers Group at the Missouri School of Journalism has selected its newest class of fellows: five journalists, authors and investigative reporters who will develop deeply reported nonfiction books across a range of impactful subjects. In addition to annual $50,000 stipends and access to a … Continued

Chase Davis, BJ ’06

Chasing the future: Chase Davis to deliver May 2026 commencement address

By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (May 4, 2026) — Chase Davis, BJ ’06, will return to the Missouri School of Journalism in May to deliver the commencement address to the newest class of graduates. Twenty years after earning his degree, the veteran journalist, innovator and entrepreneur will share his thoughts with a new generation of … Continued

Allie Pramberger smiles during her induction into Omicron Delta Kappa at Mizzou's Tap Day. The national honor society recognizes upperclassmen for excellence in scholarship, athletics, campus or community service, and journalism and mass media

In photos: Missouri School of Journalism students and faculty tapped into Mizzou’s secret honorary societies

Allie Pramberger smiles during her induction into Omicron Delta Kappa at Mizzou’s Tap Day. A national leadership honor society, ODK recognizes upperclassmen who excel in scholarship, athletics, campus or community service, social and religious activities, and journalism, speech and the mass media. On April 24, seven Missouri School of Journalism students, two faculty members and … Continued

Marty Steffens

Missouri School of Journalism Professor Marty Steffens wins SABEW’s highest honor, the 2026 Distinguished Achievement Award

Martha “Marty” Steffens, a professor at the Missouri School of Journalism, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Distinguished Achievement Award from the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing (SABEW), the organization’s highest individual honor. The Distinguished Achievement Award was established in 1993 to recognize individuals who have made a significant impact on … Continued