News Releases
RJI’s Potter Ambassadors bring benefits of leading-edge education to Missouri news organizations
Genevieve Smith, left, and Trevor Vernon For the first time, students at the Missouri School of Journalism trained both newspapers and broadcast media organizations By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Jan. 28, 2024) — For one week in mid-January, students from the Missouri School of Journalism were once again embedded in newsrooms across Missouri as part … Continued
Ag & Water Desk receives $300,000 grant from MacArthur Foundation
Reporters, editors, students and friends of the Desk visited Cooper’s Landing at the Missouri River to learn about the endangered pallid sturgeon in September 2024. Photo: Sara Shipley Hiles | Ag & Water Desk The Desk has also received more than $120,000 in additional grants and funding over the last few months By Austin Fitzgerald … Continued
Photo finish – Missouri School of Journalism students stand out in Hearst photojournalism competition
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. — Two Missouri School of Journalism students have secured top finishes in the Hearst Journalism Awards Program with strong showings in the Photojournalism I – News and Features competition. Senior Cara Penquite won fourth place, while fellow senior Kate Cassady — who also earned a top finish in the same … Continued
From Mizzou to Meta, Katie Yaeger blends creativity and strategy on a global scale
By Caleb McDairmant Katie Yaeger, BJ ’15, MA ’17, discovered her passion for blending creativity and strategy while at the Missouri School of Journalism. Now a content design manager at Meta, she supports internal teams in tooling, accessibility and internationalization, which enable designers to ship out experience for billions of users across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp … Continued
Two Missouri School of Journalism students dominate Hearst Awards Television competition
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Jan. 8, 2024) — Missouri School of Journalism junior Nathan Lee and senior Hunter Walterman placed in the top five in the Hearst Journalism Awards Program’s Television I — Features competition, with Nathan Lee taking home first place. The top finishes honored stories aired on KOMU-TV, the School’s professional NBC-affiliate … Continued
Mizzou’s AAF and PRSSA agency trips: Opening doors to real-world experience and networking
The Missouri School of Journalism’s student chapter of the American Advertising Federation (AAF) during their trip to Dallas, Nov. 13–14, 2024. By Maggie Pelter This November, students from the University of Missouri’s School of Journalism had the chance to dive into the worlds of advertising and public relations through trips organized by the School’s student … Continued
2024: The year in review
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Dec. 18, 2024) — In 2024, the Missouri School of Journalism was a stronger force than ever in hands-on education, community journalism and impactful research. “This year, we gained even more momentum in moving the industry forward as a school rooted not only in the philosophy of learning by doing, … Continued
Strategic success: Lauren Purdy’s path from Mizzou to the Baltimore Ravens
By: Maggie Pelter For University of Missouri School of Journalism graduate Lauren Purdy, BJ ’22, the path from campus to her role as Senior Coordinator of Digital Strategy for the Baltimore Ravens has been fueled by passion, preparation and seizing opportunities. Mizzou provided her with not only the skills to succeed, but also the clarity … Continued
Chasing news, shaping policies
With help from the Missouri Method, Olivia Gyapong of Silver Spring, Maryland, is turning her passion for journalism and politics into a dream career Contact: Janese Heavin, heavinj@missouri.edu When University of Missouri senior Olivia Gyapong was exploring colleges, she had an ambitious wish list. She wanted a top-tier journalism program, hands-on experience, research opportunities and … Continued
Discovering his story
Brandon Jenkins-Haynes leveraged the Missouri Method to hone his skills, craft his beat and prepare for success beyond graduation Contact: Janese Heavin, heavinj@missouri.edu Brandon Jenkins-Haynes will graduate this month from the University of Missouri with a degree in journalism and an impressive portfolio of professional work. This past summer, Jenkins-Haynes completed the Rick Hummel Internship … Continued