News Releases
Exploring creativity and collaboration with the Visual Communications Club
By Maggie Pelter For aspiring designers, experienced artists and even those who simply appreciate the beauty of good design, the Visual Communications Club (VCC) at the Missouri School of Journalism offers a space for students to hone their creative skills. Led by Isaac Lewis, the club’s co-founder and president, VCC strives to inspire and connect … Continued
Research from Missouri School of Journalism shows audiences aren’t squeamish about war photography
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Oct. 28, 2024) — Wartime photography has existed almost as long as photography itself, and navigating the line between exploitation and informing audiences has intertwined with that history from the beginning. Photographers during the American Civil War sometimes moved bodies in the aftermath of grisly battles to facilitate clear-cut narratives … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism’s Amy Simons inspires new generation of storytellers
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Oct. 21, 2024) — Amy Simons was in fourth grade when she realized she wanted to be a storyteller. It was 1987 in Chicago and the city’s first Black mayor, Harold Washington, had died in office, triggering widespread speculation in the media and among the public about the cause of … Continued
Keep the human in the loop
Mizzou journalism professor Jared Schroeder weighs in on the effect of artificial intelligence on the flow of ideas and expression Contact: Eric Stann, 573-882-3346, StannE@missouri.edu Article by Courtney PerrettPhoto by Sam Cox COLUMBIA, Mo. — Artificial intelligence (AI) has crept into nearly every facet of life as we know it. From Roomba vacuums that memorize … Continued
Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk wins $100,000 grant from Press Forward
The first round of Press Forward’s campaign to strengthen local newsrooms received more than 900 applications nationwide COLUMBIA, Mo. (Oct. 16, 2024) — The Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk, based at the Missouri School of Journalism, has won a $100,000 grant in the first round of funding from Press Forward, a national movement … Continued
Nonprofit organization plans to turn pitches from PR students into real promotional campaigns
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Oct. 11, 2024) — During the 2024 spring semester, students in Professor Jon Stemmle’s public relations course took advantage of a hallmark of the Missouri School of Journalism’s strategic communication curriculum: the opportunity to work on a promotional campaign for a real client. The students — four seniors and a … Continued
Master classes from 2024 Missouri Honor Medalists offer lessons on storytelling, transparency and power
By Austin Fitzgerald Photos by Nate Brown COLUMBIA, Mo. (Sept. 26, 2024) — This week, the 2024 recipients of the Missouri Honor Medal delivered master classes to students at the Missouri School of Journalism based on their experiences in journalism and strategic communication before accepting their Missouri Honor Medals. Honored for distinguished service to the … Continued
Mizzou’s Homecoming 2024: Strategic Communication students lead celebrations, combining tradition with real-world experience
By Maggie Pelter Mizzou’s annual Homecoming celebration, taking place October 19-21, will see the parade, campus decorations, and community service events filling the week capped off by the football game between the Tigers and Auburn. At the heart of these traditions lies the student-led Homecoming Steering Committee, responsible for coordinating every detail of the festivities. … Continued
Documentary seeks to heal rift between public and news industry with trauma-informed approach to gun violence
Jessica Beard and Oronde McClain “The Second Trauma” hopes to bring an end to sensationalized, episodic coverage of America’s signature brand of violent crime By Austin FitzgeraldPhotos by Nate Brown This week, a panel of educators, journalists and experts in public health and trauma visited the Missouri School of Journalism to present “The Second Trauma,” … Continued
Bringing Marching Mizzou to you
Taylor Holmes, left, accompanies Sam Mohler and Madeleine Cerneka to the sidelines in preparation of capturing Marching Mizzou’s halftime performance during Mizzou’s football game on Sept. 14, 2024, on Faurot Field. Mohler is director of digital media and communications for Marching Mizzou. By Benjamin MillerPhotos by Nate Brown COLUMBIA, Mo. (Sept. 19, 2024) — One … Continued