Research
The State of the YAYA is strong
MOJO Ad students prepare to present in-depth research on one of the most sought-after demographics in marketing — their own Contact: Cary Littlejohn, carylittlejohn@missouri.eduPhoto by Frank Corridori At the University of Missouri School of Journalism, students in MOJO Ad — a premiere full-service, student-staffed advertising agency — aren’t just studying marketing trends. They’re leading the … Continued
The surprising truth about ‘pink slime’ journalism
Pink slime news is low quality — but not because of political bias, according to research from the Missouri School of Journalism COLUMBIA, Mo. (April 15, 2025) – You’ve probably seen one before: a news website filled with an overwhelming amount of aggregated content from all over the internet, with just enough local stories thrown … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism students spotlight undergraduate research during Show Me Research Week
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (April 7, 2025) — Missouri School of Journalism students will showcase the power of undergraduate research this month when they present their work as part of the university-wide Show Me Research Week, which will run from April 14-18. Journalism and strategic communication students — paired with faculty mentors within and … Continued
Missouri Method paves way for Mizzou senior Piper Molins, named AAF Top Multicultural Student
By Caleb McDairmant Missouri School of Journalism senior Piper Molins has been named one of the American Advertising Federation’s (AAF) Top 50 Most Promising Multicultural Students. She will travel to New York City for a week-long professional development seminar featuring a student pitch competition, agency visits and networking with top advertisers, media companies and agencies. … Continued
Mizzou study finds ‘volunteer journalism’ filling local news gap
Research from the Missouri School of Journalism suggests volunteer journalists could bridge the gap created by declining news outlets By Sara Diedrich March 4, 2025Contact: Sara Diedrich, diedrichs@missouri.edu A new study from the University of Missouri School of Journalism introduces “volunteer journalism” as a promising solution to bridge the news and information gap in communities. … Continued
2024: The year in review
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Dec. 18, 2024) — In 2024, the Missouri School of Journalism was a stronger force than ever in hands-on education, community journalism and impactful research. “This year, we gained even more momentum in moving the industry forward as a school rooted not only in the philosophy of learning by doing, … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism professor Shelly Rodgers named Curators’ Distinguished Professor
Rodgers is the first J-School professor in 21 years to receive this distinction By Austin Fitzgerald COUMBIA, Mo. (Nov. 7, 2024) — Shelly Rodgers, the Maxine Wilson Gregory chair in journalism research at the Missouri School of Journalism, has been named a Curators’ Distinguished Professor. The prestigious, system-wide honor is the highest academic rank bestowed … Continued
Research from Missouri School of Journalism shows audiences aren’t squeamish about war photography
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Oct. 28, 2024) — Wartime photography has existed almost as long as photography itself, and navigating the line between exploitation and informing audiences has intertwined with that history from the beginning. Photographers during the American Civil War sometimes moved bodies in the aftermath of grisly battles to facilitate clear-cut narratives … Continued
Keep the human in the loop
Mizzou journalism professor Jared Schroeder weighs in on the effect of artificial intelligence on the flow of ideas and expression Contact: Eric Stann, 573-882-3346, StannE@missouri.edu Article by Courtney PerrettPhoto by Sam Cox COLUMBIA, Mo. — Artificial intelligence (AI) has crept into nearly every facet of life as we know it. From Roomba vacuums that memorize … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism faculty, students, alumni win awards, present work at annual AEJMC conference
Missouri School of Journalism faculty, students and alumni will present 68 peer-reviewed research papers at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) annual conference in Philadelphia, Penn., August 8-11. In addition, 78 Missouri journalism scholars will serve as moderators, discussants, and panelists during the four-day conference. Among the top awards for journalism faculty, … Continued