Statehouse Reporting Conference brings journalism faculty from all over country to Missouri School of Journalism

By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Oct. 30, 2023) — In late September, about 30 journalism faculty from universities around the country gathered at the Missouri School of Journalism’s Reynolds Journalism Institute to share their knowledge and experiences with statehouse reporting. At a time when coverage of state capitols increasingly falls on the shoulders of nonprofit … Continued

Missouri School of Journalism releases groundbreaking report on attitudes toward environment, media in Mississippi River Basin

An aerial view of Muscatine, Iowa on the Mississippi River on Monday, September 18, 2023. Aerial support provided by LightHawk. Photo: Nick Rohlman | The Gazette By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Oct. 23, 2023) — The Missouri School of Journalism has released first-of-its kind research on the attitudes and environmental awareness of people living in … Continued

How leaders communicate with employees sets the tone for a respectful workplace culture

“Leader communication drives respectful culture and behavior that translates into positive employee outcomes,” said Justin F. Willett, program director at the Novak Leadership Institute and lead author of the study. “Leaders need to help employees feel respected as part of the team and recognized for their unique strengths and accomplishments.” University of Missouri study finds … Continued

Reynolds Journalism Institute and SmithGeiger tackle burnout with industry-wide survey

By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Oct. 16, 2023) — The Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI) at the Missouri School of Journalism has partnered with respected research firm SmithGeiger for a groundbreaking survey to find solutions to burnout in the news industry. The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and is available here. An … Continued

IRE-Mizzou Watchdog Seminar: Uncovering radioactive pollution in St. Louis

A photo taken in 1960 of deteriorating steel drums containing radioactive residues near Coldwater Creek, by the Mallinckrodt-St. Louis Sites Task Force Working Group | State Historical Society of Missouri, Kay Drey Mallinckrodt Collection, 1943-2006 The Reynolds Journalism Institute at the Missouri School of Journalism presents a behind-the-scenes look at an explosive investigative reporting project … Continued