Sports Journalism
In photos: How one Missouri School of Journalism student spent summer as both sports broadcaster and athlete marketer
Juniors Bella Morgan, standing, and Carys Shelley make final tripod adjustments for Shelley’s camera during production of the Scarlett Creative project. Photo: Nate Brown By Austin FitzgeraldPhotos courtesy of Bella Morgan Bella Morgan, a junior at the Missouri School of Journalism, was one of many students who made the most of their summer with hands-on … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism alum Ethan Triebsch finds pitch-perfect role during World Cup
By Raigan Clay COLUMBIA, Mo. (July 30, 2026) — From the Mizzou sidelines to the world’s biggest stage, Ethan Triebsch found his stride in the big leagues. Triebsch, BJ ’21, is a writer and producer for the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at the U.S. Soccer Federation. He’s charged with overseeing editorial coverage and crafting … Continued
Sports journalism course from SportsCenter alum John Anderson helps students broaden horizons, form industry connections
Grace Ainger at the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin. She was one of six students Anderson brought to his hometown last April to cover the event. The Missouri Method of learning by doing meets decades of ESPN experience By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (April 16, 2026) — Passion for sports motivates students to … Continued
Mizzou alumna Elsa Garrison captures sports history through the lens
For nearly 30 years, Garrison has worked her dream job as a staff photographer at Getty Images, capturing some of the most iconic moments in sports Contact: Eric Stann, StannE@missouri.eduPhotos courtesy Getty Images You might not recognize her face, but you’ve likely seen her work. Her photographs have frozen sports history into fractions of a … Continued
New scholarship supports future television sports journalists, honors legacy of late KOMU Sports Director Ben Arnet
Ben Arnet with wife, Nicole, and daughter, Lyla By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (March 30, 2026) — The Missouri School of Journalism has announced the Ben Arnet Memorial Scholarship in Television Sports Journalism, which will support students studying television sports reporting and production. The annual scholarship honors Arnet, BJ ’03, who served for five years … Continued
How Mizzou is helping mentor the next generation of sports broadcasters
Mizzou students interested in play-by-play announcing gather to learn more about the profession. This semester, John Anderson is sharing his industry insights, connections and experience in play-by-play announcing and sports broadcasting with Missouri School of Journalism students By Eric Stann Contact: Eric StannPhotos courtesy of John Anderson Later this week, the sounds of March Madness … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism alum Aaron Ladd joins KOMU as new sports director
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Jan. 13, 2026) — Aaron Ladd, BJ ’18, has a talent for language, even if that talent earned him reproaches in grade school for “talking too much.” Take, for example, the way he describes his less-than-prodigious talents in sports as a youngster: “I always had the cleanest jersey after every … Continued
Game on: Mizzou students redefine sports journalism through hands-on experiences
The Tiger Kickoff Show is recorded in the Reynolds Journalism Institute studio. From high school football sidelines to studio sets, the next generation of sports journalists is learning by doing — and proving why the Missouri School of Journalism remains the gold standard for experiential learning By Eric StannPhotos by Nate Brown, Eli Hess, Zander … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism’s China Open program offers students unforgettable experience at global sporting event
From left: Luca Giordano, Connor Greene, Josie Childers, Rebecca Jackson, Mia Fleischer, Coby Spratte, Evan Kohn and Dane Vogel visit the Forbidden City, Beijing’s famous royal complex. By Austin FitzgeraldPhotos by Reuben Stern COLUMBIA, Mo. (Nov. 6, 2025) — Watching the best tennis players in the world go head-to-head; attending post-match press conferences and interviewing … Continued
Play ball! Mizzou senior scores ‘dream’ internship at MLB Network
Rory Whetstone turned her lifelong love of baseball into a dream internship at MLB Network, where she covered breaking news, learned from top broadcasters and saw her career goals come into sharper focus Contact: Eric Stann, StannE@missouri.eduPhotos courtesy Rory Whetstone From a young age, Rory Whetstone wasn’t just a baseball fan — she was a … Continued