News Releases
The Missouri School of Journalism celebrates 113 years of the Missouri Method with its third annual Founder’s Day tradition of giving
From now through September 30, J-School alumni are encouraged to commemorate their Missouri Method experience and support future generations of students with a gift of $19.08 to the School in honor of its founding year. Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 10, 2021) — On Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021, the Missouri School of Journalism will celebrate 113 years … Continued
School of Journalism Professor Margaret Duffy publishes new book on power of visual communication
By Austin Fitzgerald Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 9, 2021) — A new book by Professor Margaret Duffy, Executive Director of the Novak Leadership Institute, examines the quickly-evolving field of visual communication and provides strategies for communicators in all professions to tell engaging stories by harnessing the power of images. “Visual Communication: Insights and Strategies” chronicles the … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism welcomes 80 high-achieving Walter Williams Scholars to campus
The Walter Williams Scholars program represents the highest level of student distinction in the J-School Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 7, 2021) — The Missouri School of Journalism welcomed 80 exceptional students this fall as they begin their studies in journalism and strategic communication as Walter Williams Scholars. The talented students come from 20 states. Now in … Continued
Ron Stodghill named Meredith Chair in Service Journalism
By Austin Fitzgerald Columbia, Mo. — (August 31, 2021) Ron Stodghill, BS/BJ ‘86, has been named the Meredith Chair in Service Journalism at the Missouri School of Journalism, effective Sept. 1. An Associate Professor, Stodghill is a renowned journalist who has written for the New York Times, Business Week, Time, and many other top publications, … Continued
Associate Professor Jeimmie Nevalga honored with 2021 Maxine Christopher Shutz Award and Lecture for Distinguished Teaching
Nevalga, an associate professor at the Missouri School of Journalism, was the first woman and person of color to lead news operations at KOMU-TV. Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 1, 2021) — Missouri School of Journalism Associate Professor Jeimmie Nevalga has received the 2021 Maxine Christopher Shutz Award and Lecture for Distinguished Teaching. Nevalga is the second … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism’s Watchdog Writers Group announces new fellows and student reporters
Authors and students will produce books and articles on climate change and agriculture, the big business of addiction recovery, and the America’s housing crisis and credit system. The Missouri School of Journalism has selected its second class of authors to receive its Watchdog Writers Group fellowship, a $50,000 annual stipend that will allow the journalists … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism helping communities in Africa talk about pesticides, avoid fake news
By Austin Fitzgerald Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 30, 2021) — Researchers at the Missouri School of Journalism are helping people in Africa improve communication about pesticides in their countries, the latest effort from the School to improve how science is communicated to the general public. Funded by a USDA grant and backed by research into how … Continued
MOJO Ad campaign helps Missourians reconnect with nature
By Kelly Lopez During the pandemic, most people were stuck inside of their homes, nervous to go out in public spaces for fear of becoming infected and endangering their families. One of the few refuges people had was spending time in the great outdoors. This summer, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) launched a campaign … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism Graduate receives third place in top student papers at AEJMC
Columbia, Mo. (August 6, 2021) — Missouri School of Journalism graduate Erika Schneider, Ph.D. ’21, was awarded third place in the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication’s Public Relations Division’s student research paper competition. Schneider will present her paper in a panel, among other top paper winners, at 12:30 p.m. CDT on Saturday, … Continued
School of Journalism’s NPR-member station is capturing memories — one voice at a time — for Missouri 2021
Emma Boyle, left, Becca Newton and Regan Mertz make adjustments to a sound mixer June 12 at the Columbia Farmers Market in Clary-Shy Community Park. The students are members of KBIA’s Missouri on Mic team, which is recording anecdotes from Missourians as part of the state’s bicentennial commemoration. ‘Missouri on Mic’ asks participants to share their thoughts … Continued