The Missouri Difference
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
Documentary seeks to heal rift between public and news industry with trauma-informed approach to gun violence
Jessica Beard and Oronde McClain “The Second Trauma” hopes to bring an end to sensationalized, episodic coverage of America’s signature brand of violent crime By Austin FitzgeraldPhotos by Nate Brown This week, a panel of educators, journalists and experts in public health and trauma visited the Missouri School of Journalism to present “The Second Trauma,” … 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
Washington Post’s Travis Lyles inaugurates Audience Speaker Series at Missouri School of Journalism
Senior Emily Hood, right, moderates a discussion with Travis Lyles, deputy director of social at The Washington Post, April 10, 2024, in RJI Smith Forum. Lyles’ visit kicked off the new Audience Speaker series. Photo: Nate Brown By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (April 12, 2024) — Travis Lyles, the deputy director of social for the … Continued
2023: The year in review
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Jan. 4, 2024) — In the Missouri School of Journalism’s 115th year, students, faculty and staff shone brightly at every stage, creating positive impacts in the classroom, in the newsroom, in the pages of acclaimed research journals and throughout Missouri communities. “In every way, 2023 saw the School leading the … Continued
Kristina Abovyan, Missouri School of Journalism international student, named 32nd Kaplan Fellow
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Dec. 14, 2023) — Missouri School of Journalism master’s student Kristina Abovyan has been named the 32nd David Kaplan Memorial Fellow, earning a $10,000 stipend and a paid, full-time position at the ABC News Washington Bureau in the spring. The prestigious fellowship will allow Abovyan to rotate through several roles … Continued
Digital ambassadors
MU senior Sofi Zeman served as a Potter Digital Ambassador at The Northeast News in Kansas City. Photo: The Northeast News Contact: Sara Diedrich, 573-882-3243, diedrichs@misssouri.edu Don’t tell publisher Mike Bushnell and his award-winning staff at Kansas City’s Northeast News that readers don’t crave community journalism. The bustling multimedia weekly is proof they do. The … Continued
Summer journalism workshops for high school students run June 25-30 at Missouri School of Journalism
By Austin Fitzgerald Columbia, Mo. (June 22, 2022) — The Missouri School of Journalism’s Summer Workshop Program returns as an in-person event starting June 25 after two years as a virtual program. For six days, nearly 80 high school students from 16 states — and Puerto Rico — will come to campus for workshops designed … Continued
Alison Young helping students at Missouri School of Journalism build careers in Washington, D.C.
The Missouri School of Journalism’s 2020 Washington program students after a seminar with Yamiche Alcindor By Austin Fitzgerald Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 18, 2021) — As far back as she can remember, Alison Young has wondered, “why?” Why, for example, did her mother face so many roadblocks as a divorced, single mother of two? Why were … Continued
KBIA-FM wins 5 prestigious 2021 RTDNA Regional Edward R. Murrow awards
By Nate Brown Columbia, Mo. (May 6, 2021) — The Radio and Television Digital News Association today awarded KBIA-FM five Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for its work as a small-market radio station in Region 5. These awards recognize the best electronic journalism produced by radio, television and online news organizations around the world. “The … Continued