News Releases
Missouri School of Journalism students honored as leaders in Mizzou 18 and Mizzou ’39
By Lily Dunn and Emily Early COLUMBIA, Mo. (Feb. 27, 2025) — Thirteen students at the Missouri School of Journalism were revealed to be members of Mizzou 18 and Mizzou ’39 during the annual ceremony Wednesday evening at the University of Missouri’s Traditions Plaza. Eleven seniors were among the 39 students honored by the Mizzou … Continued
Mizzou students gain real-world experience at VML and Weber Shandwick through NY campaign program
VML group photo with Jon Cook, CEO of VML By Maggie Pelter Every morning for two weeks this January, senior Tess Owens and 14 other Missouri Journalism students rode the subway to the office of international marketing agency VML at the World Trade Center in New York City, while 10 others headed into the Weber … Continued
$10 million gift ushers Murray Center for Documentary Journalism into new era at start of second decade
Jonathan B. Murray By Austin FitzgeraldPhotos by Nate Brown COLUMBIA, Mo. (Feb. 25, 2025) — Just over a decade after funding the creation of the Murray Center for Documentary Journalism with a $6.7 million gift, Jonathan Murray, BJ ’77, has given another $10.3 million to the unique documentary film program at the Missouri School of … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism’s documentary film program receives transformative $10 million gift
Jonathan Murray, center, with University of Missouri and Missouri School of Journalism leaders. The gift will strengthen the School of Journalism’s role as the Midwest’s hub for documentary storytelling By Austin FitzgeraldPhotos by Nate Brown Contact: Sara Diedrich, diedrichs@missouri.edu Leaders from the University of Missouri and Missouri School of Journalism’s Jonathan B. Murray Center for … Continued
Based on a True Story documentary film conference kicks off Feb. 26
Based on a True Story (BOATS), a three-day lineup of documentary film master classes and workshops organized by the Murray Center for Documentary Journalism, returns Feb. 26-28. Based at the Missouri School of Journalism, the Murray Center’s programming will offer opportunities for students and the public alike to be immersed in documentary film conversations and … Continued
Journalism students fast-track their careers and gain invaluable experience in the MU Graduate School
The Missouri School of Journalism awarded its first master’s degree in journalism in 1921. Today, students and practitioners take a journey of personal growth and professional development in news and strategic communication. Through the School of Journalism’s accelerated program, undergraduates complete graduate coursework while finishing their bachelor’s degree, allowing them to earn an advanced degree … Continued
From Mizzou to Arrowhead: Trevor Lerit, BJ ’24, joins the Chiefs Kingdom behind the scenes
By Caleb McDairmant After three years on Team Truman, Trevor Lerit, BJ ‘24, has started a new chapter as KC Wolf’s seasonal assistant, helping the Kansas City Chiefs deliver the iconic experience to fans and businesses alike. As Truman, Lerit gained valuable experience interacting with fans of all ages. He also learned the logistics of … Continued
Quentin Corpuel fills big shoes as 2025 Hummel Intern at St. Louis Post-Dispatch
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. — Quentin Corpuel, a junior at the Missouri School of Journalism, is the 2025 Rick Hummel Memorial Intern at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. There, he will spend the summer covering sports while learning from Derrick Goold, the Post-Dispatch’s lead baseball writer. “He’ll have assignments covering a variety of sports and … Continued
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