News Releases
The Missouri School of Journalism celebrates 112 years of excellence with newly-formed endowment to support the Missouri Method
From now through September 30, J-School alumni are encouraged to celebrate 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. 14, 2020) — Today, the Missouri School of Journalism is celebrating Founder’s Day and 112 years of … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism welcomes 85 high-achieving Walter Williams Scholars to campus
Now in its 17th year, the Walter Williams Scholars program represents the highest level of student distinction in the J-School. Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 28, 2020) — The Missouri School of Journalism welcomed 85 exceptional students this fall as they begin their studies in journalism and strategic communication as Walter Williams Scholars. The talented students come … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism’s Watchdog Writers Group announces first fellows and student reporters
Authors and students will produce books and articles on criminal justice reform, the farm crisis gripping rural America, and the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement. Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 27, 2020) — The Missouri School of Journalism has selected the first two authors to receive its Watchdog Writers Group fellowship, a $50,000 annual stipend … Continued
Missouri Business Alert, School of Journalism announce $3 million gift
The donation is the largest in publication’s history; endowment will help create a center for Business Journalism at Mizzou. Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 26, 2020) — A $3 million gift, given by an alumna who is “grateful for her education” from the Missouri School of Journalism, will ensure the future of Missouri Business Alert and contribute … Continued
RJI Student Innovation Fellowship program helps Missouri School of Journalism graduate land audience strategy job at The Times in U.K.
Alumna Laura Murgatroyd, BA ’20, credits the hands-on Missouri Method of journalism training for he landing an audience strategy job at The Times and the Sunday Times in the United Kingdom. School emphasizes hands-on learning method Columbia, Mo. (August 19, 2020) — Missouri School of Journalism graduate Laura Murgatroyd, BA ’20, said recent hands-on training … Continued
Recent Journalism School alumna’s documentary named a semi-finalist in Student Academy Awards
Selected from a pool of 1,468 entries, Missouri alumna Sarah Sabatke, BJ ’18, MA ’20, received a semi-finalist recognition in the 47th annual Student Academy Awards. Sabatke pushes through challenges created by COVID-19, grief from the death of faculty mentor Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 18, 2020) — The documentary “Thoughts and Prayers,” produced by Missouri School … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism welcomes a new faculty member, announces promotions
Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 17, 2020) — The Missouri School of Journalism welcomes a new faculty member and announces promotions for seven others for the 2020-21 academic year. Those promoted to the academic rank of professor are Jeanne Abbott, Jennifer Rowe and Scott Swafford. All are members of the School’s professional practice faculty. Cristina Mislán, a member … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism Associate Professor Amy Simons receives MU Connect Champions award
Associate Professor Amy Simons received the 2020 Excellence in Teaching Award from the @UPCEA for significant contributions to credit or noncredit programs and providing inspirational teaching to professional, continuing, and/or online education students. Award honors faculty, staff, teaching assistants and students who use the application creatively and effectively to enhance student success. By Marcus Wilkins … Continued
Pop-up newsroom serves MU students and state
Working from May until August to cover the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic across Missouri, pop-up newsroom staff include Claire Colby, BJ ’20; Madison Conte; Madison Czopek, BJ ’20; Peter Georgiev, MA ’20; Taylor Guidry, BJ ’20; Regan Huston, BJ ’20; Arin Jemerson, BJ ’20; Madison McVan, BJ ’20; Regan Mertz; Ty Stewart, MA ’19; … Continued
Kauffman Foundation awards fifth year of support to Missouri Business Alert
The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation grant to Missouri Business Alert, a digital business journalism newsroom, will allow for an increase in coverage of news and entrepreneurship in Missouri. Grant will increase entrepreneurship reporting, event offerings and programming for students Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 5, 2020) — The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation has extended another year of … Continued