News Releases
2023: The year in review
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Jan. 4, 2024) — In the Missouri School of Journalism’s 115th year, students, faculty and staff shone brightly at every stage, creating positive impacts in the classroom, in the newsroom, in the pages of acclaimed research journals and throughout Missouri communities. “In every way, 2023 saw the School leading the … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism’s Damon Kiesow publishes first-ever textbook on news product management
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. — Damon Kiesow, the Knight Chair in Journalism Innovation at the Missouri School of Journalism, has authored his first book: a textbook on the increasingly important field of news product management published last month. But that’s not the only first. “An Introduction to News Product Management: Innovation for Newsrooms and … Continued
Karen Pensiero’s address at the Missouri School of Journalism’s Dec. 2023 commencement
Karen Pensiero, BJ ’85, former managing editor and 38-year veteran of the Wall Street Journal, delivered the alumni address at the Missouri School of Journalism’s winter commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 16. President Choi, Dean Kurpius, esteemed faculty members, family, guests and graduates, I am delighted to be here with you to mark this occasion … Continued
PR pros and pizza parties: PRSSA’s reflection and celebration of their first year
Mizzou’s chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America celebrates their one year anniversary and looks ahead to the club’s future A few days before Thanksgiving Break in 2023, the students in Mizzou’s chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America celebrated their one-year-anniversary as a nationally recognized organization. The celebration consisted of a pizza … Continued
Strategic Communication student reflects on study abroad experience in Singapore
Faith Quist explains the ways in which her study abroad experience impacted her post-graduation plans By Gianna Lapasso Faith Quist, a senior from Minnesota, is working toward a dual major in journalism and international studies while earning minors in geography and Chinese. This year, Quist had the opportunity to participate in the Journalism Study Abroad … Continued
Informing the public about the risks of cannabis
A new NIH grant will help MU researcher Zachary Massey research how to effectively warn the public about health effects of cannabis by determining the most effective use of health warning labels on cannabis products Contact: Pate McCuien, 573-882-4870, McCuienp@missouri.edu COLUMBIA, MISSOURI — The marijuana and cannabis industry is booming. In fact, industry research group … Continued
Kristina Abovyan, Missouri School of Journalism international student, named 32nd Kaplan Fellow
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Dec. 14, 2023) — Missouri School of Journalism master’s student Kristina Abovyan has been named the 32nd David Kaplan Memorial Fellow, earning a $10,000 stipend and a paid, full-time position at the ABC News Washington Bureau in the spring. The prestigious fellowship will allow Abovyan to rotate through several roles … Continued
Karen Pensiero, Wall Street Journal veteran, to deliver Missouri School of Journalism commencement address
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Dec. 11, 2023) — Karen Pensiero, BJ ’85, former managing editor and 38-year veteran of the Wall Street Journal, will deliver the alumni address at the Missouri School of Journalism’s winter commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 16, at 11 a.m. “Karen’s long and storied career of leadership at the Journal … Continued
Report for America selects 11 newsrooms to expand the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk
Lock and Dam 15 in the Quad Cities on the Mississippi River near, Iowa on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023.Photo: Nick Rohlman | The Gazette Report for America today announced the selection of 11 partner newsrooms that will join the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk, an independent environmental reporting network based at Missouri School of Journalism, … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism to recognize 84 students at Dec. 16 graduation ceremony
The Missouri School of Journalism will recognize 84 students at the 11 a.m. commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 16, in Jesse Auditorium. Seating is open and no tickets are required. A link to a live stream of the ceremony will be available on the MU Graduation and Commencement Live Streaming page. Graduate degrees will be awarded to … Continued