Photojournalism
50-year retrospective of Nat Geo photographer’s work on display at Missouri School of Journalism’s McDougall Center
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (March 2, 2023) — “Story Driven: The Photography of Jim Richardson,” an exhibit featuring the work of veteran National Geographic photographer Jim Richardson, is on display at the McDougall Center for Photojournalism Studies at the Missouri School of Journalism. The exhibit will remain on display on the bottom floor of … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism students take home esteemed honors from CPOY 77, world-renowned college photography contest
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Dec. 6, 2022) — The 77th College Photographer of the Year (CPOY) competition — the most prestigious college photography competition in the world — concluded earlier this fall with some notable victories for students at the Missouri School of Journalism. Judged by an independent panel of experienced photojournalists, the competition … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism’s Keith Greenwood embarks on grant-funded research into history of military newspaper Stars and Stripes
Research will delve into how the U.S. military photographed and presented itself to its members over the course of a century.
Shelter in Place exhibit at Missouri School of Journalism’s McDougall Center presents international perspective on pandemic era, with a local touch
Keith Greenwood (right) and David Rees at the Shelter in Place exhibit. Photo: Nate Brown New exhibit runs from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on weekdays until April 8 By Austin Fitzgerald Columbia, Mo. (March 23, 2022) — Shelter in Place, the new photo exhibit now on public display at the McDougall Center for Photojournalism … Continued
In new book, Berkley Hudson presents forgotten photographs of O.N. Pruitt
Portrait made on a 5×7 glass plate negative with two exposures in Pruitt’s studio, circa mid-1920s Master photographer from Mississippi documented Black and white lives during time of segregation and violence Berkley Hudson, an associate professor emeritus at the Missouri School of Journalism, has authored a new book presenting the photography of O.N Pruitt, a … Continued
2020 College Photographer of the Year Yehyun Kim shares advice to students entering contest
Kim’s photo story “After the Rain,” featured in her award-winning portfolio, follows the life of a Missouri famer, Stephen Diederich, dealing with his mother’s dementia, and eventually her death. “I knew it was a tough business from a little boy on just seeing how hard the other farmers work,” he said. “But I always have … Continued
School of Journalism photographer receives White House News Association photography award
Jacob Moscovitch turns time at home during the pandemic into an opportunity to document life unfolding around him; awarded Student Still Photographer of the Year. Columbia, Mo. (May 4, 2021) — When Jacob Moscovitch was forced to return home last year from studying abroad at the Danish School of Media and Journalism, the photo projects … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism junior honored with Hearst Journalism Award recognition for multimedia innovative storytelling
Student handles emotional interviews while gaining hands-on training at Missourian Columbia, Mo. (March 15, 2021) — Missouri School of Journalism junior Margo Wagner received 12th place for Multimedia Innovative Storytelling in the 2020-21 Hearst Journalism Awards Program. Her entry “Phone calls from the final election stretch,” was one of 49 entries in this category submitted … Continued
Journalism seniors receive honors from 2020–21 Hearst award for Multimedia Narrative Storytelling
Often called the “Pulitzers of college journalism” — the awards program consists of 14 competitions held throughout the school year: five writing, two photojournalism, one radio, two television and four multimedia. By Jennifer Nelson-Pallikkathayil Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 16, 2021) — Missouri School of Journalism senior Jacob Moscovitch won fourth place for multimedia narrative storytelling in … Continued
Pictures of the Year competition judging kicks off Feb. 16 in record-breaking year
POY77 Daily Life Picture Story Award of Excellence: Aristide Economopoulos by Jennifer Nelson-Pallikkathayil It’s a year like none other for the 78th annual Pictures of the Year judging competition, which kicks off Feb. 16 with almost double the amount of judges as normal, virtual judging and a record breaking number of photos submitted. Entrants submitted … Continued