News Releases

Amy Martin and Nathaniel Rich

Journalism School to Host ‘A Conversation on Climate Change’

Radio journalist and podcast producer Amy Martin and writer/author Nathaniel Rich are scheduled to host a joint lecture, “A Conversation on Climate Change,” at 6 p.m. on Sept. 20 in Fisher Auditorium, Gannett Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Amy Martin and Nathaniel Rich Will Discuss Their Work Documenting Effects of … Continued

2018 Walter Williams Scholars

School Welcomes 50 High-Achieving Walter Williams Scholars to Campus

Now in its 15th year, the Walter Williams Scholars program has helped 771 students capitalize on their potential to become “the best of the best” in journalism and strategic communication. (Not pictured: Joe Butler, Michael Fitzpatrick, Lianna Kowalke, Hannah Sherrow and Allie Widick.) In Addition to Academics, Incoming Freshmen Boast Impressive Achievements in Journalism, Leadership, … Continued

Mark Kim, BJ '17

Mark Kim, BJ ’17, Talks Sports Journalism

Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 23, 2018) — Mark Kim, who graduated from the Missouri School of Journalism in May 2017,  is already working at ESPN. However, Kim – who graduated with an emphasis in broadcast journalism – is using his Missouri Method training not in front of the camera, but rather works on ESPN’s social media team. … Continued

Jamie Grey

Jamie Grey Nominated for Emmy in the Crime/Single Story/Series Category

For her Emmy-nominated story for KOMU, former assistant professor Jamie Grey utilized multiple body camera videos and video depositions as well as shot portions of the story using just her iPad. Nomination Places J-School Instructor’s Work Head-to-Head with Major News Outlets in St. Louis, Kansas City Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 20, 2018) — Former assistant professor … Continued

Jessi Dodge and Liv Paggiarino

Missouri Students Teach International Teens about MU Photojournalism Program

Mizzou students Jessi Dodge and Liv Paggiarino shared their passion for photojournalism with a group of international high school students as part of the Mizzou International Experience’s Career Exploration Summer Program. By Jennifer Nelson Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 7, 2018) — Two students got the opportunity to represent the Missouri School of Journalism’s photojournalism department by … Continued

Fox Sports University: Team Black and Goal

Students Bring Home the Gold in Fox Sports University Competition

Columbia, Mo. (July 27, 2018) — Strategic communication student Shelby Connelly had hoped to work in the Fox Sports lab as part of the AdZou capstone since she was a sophomore. Little did she know that she would be one of seven students on Team Black and Goal during the 2018 spring semester who won … Continued

Randall Smith, BJ '74

Business Journalism Chair Honored for His Commitment to International Education

Missouri Journalism alumni and Professor Randall Smith, BJ ’74, was recently honored with the 2018 C. Brice Ratchford Memorial Fellowship for his work creating education and training opportunities for students both in the U.S. and abroad. Randy Smith Cited for His Support of Training and Placement Opportunities for Students Around the World By Jennifer Nelson … Continued