News Releases
Missouri School of Journalism welcomes Vera Elwood as new head librarian of historic Journalism Library
By Austin Fitzgerald Columbia, Mo. (July 28, 2022) — Mizzou alum Vera Elwood is the new head librarian at the Journalism Library, which serves the Missouri School of Journalism. Overseeing the collections and resources of the world’s oldest journalism library, Elwood took the mantle in June at a crucial time for the library and the … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism faculty, students, alumni win awards, present work at annual AEJMC conference
By Austin Fitzgerald Columbia, Mo. (July 26, 2022) — Missouri School of Journalism faculty, students and alumni will present 97 peer-reviewed research papers at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication conference, Aug. 3-6. In addition, 61 Missouri journalism scholars will serve as moderators, discussants, and panelists during the four-day conference, the first in-person … Continued
Reach for the stars
Katy Mersmann, an alumna of the Missouri School of Journalism, is a social media specialist at NASA where she has been supporting the James Webb Space Telescope’s social media efforts Mizzou alumna helps share first stunning images from the Webb Space Telescope as social media specialist with NASA By Sara Diedrich Before sharing the first … Continued
Spring 2022 AdZou students gain hands-on research and advertising campaign development experience
Gregory Scholars team: Top row (left to right): Jami Robben, Emma Grant, Morgan Mizouni, Davin Ahuja, Abby Werner; Bottom row (left to right): Julia Patterson, Gabriella Salinas By Claire Hamlin Columbia, Mo. (July 20, 2022) — More than 100 students at the Missouri School of Journalism gained hands-on experience during their spring semester developing advertising … Continued
Missouri Business Alert awarded another grant from Kauffman Foundation, bringing total support to nearly $2 million
By Austin Fitzgerald Columbia, Mo. (July 19, 2022) — Missouri Business Alert, a digital business journalism newsroom housed at the Missouri School of Journalism, has received a grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation for the seventh straight year. The $750,000 grant comes as the newsroom marks its tenth year covering news and entrepreneurship in … Continued
3 to receive Missouri Honor Medals for Distinguished Service in Journalism
2022 honorees include two individuals and one nonprofit media organization By Austin Fitzgerald Columbia, Mo. (July 14, 2022) — The Missouri School of Journalism has announced the 2022 recipients of the Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service, a prestigious award recognizing lifetime or superior achievement in journalism or strategic communication. Two individuals and a nonprofit … Continued
Friends of the Facts conference at Missouri School of Journalism promotes media literacy through conversations with national experts
Professor Kathy Kiely, right, Lee Hills Chair in Free-Press Studies, speaks with her panelists June 27, 2022, during her virtual Friends of the Facts seminar. With her in the RJI studio are, left to right, Jason Artman, an Illinois high school teacher; Shawn Healy, Illinois iCivics; and Rep. Jim Murphy, a member of the Missouri … Continued
Newsrooms come together to tackle problem of digital news preservation
Background photo: Massimo Botturi | Unsplash By Austin Fitzgerald Leadership from each of the Missouri School of Journalism’s professional media outlets gathered together in a conference room in late April, no small feat for a group in charge of “feeding the beast” of news media day after day while also juggling teaching responsibilities at the … Continued
Kelly Dereuck wins $7,000 Carol Loomis Scholarship for Business Reporting
The scholarship isn’t the first time Dereuck has benefitted from Loomis’ legacy By Austin Fitzgerald Columbia, Mo. (July 6, 2022) — Kelly Dereuck, a graduate student at the Missouri School of Journalism, has been awarded the $7,000 Carol Loomis Scholarship for Business Reporting. The scholarship, named for the School of Journalism alum, Missouri Honor Medal … Continued
Emily Hood wins Donald W. Reynolds Scholarship in Business Journalism
By Austin Fitzgerald Columbia, Mo. (July 5, 2022) — Emily Hood, a rising junior at the Missouri School of Journalism, has won the $2,500 Donald W. Reynolds Scholarship in Business Journalism in recognition of her dedication to excellent business journalism during her time at the School. “Emily has been a pioneer at the Missouri Business … Continued