Undergraduate
Turning curiosity into research
By Logan Jackson Faith Quist’s research project is a perfect reflection of her interdisciplinary interests. A dual major in journalism and international studies at the University of Missouri, Quist is studying a variety of materials related to North Korean defectors. Her primary focus is researching when individuals leave the country, where they go and why … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism students win prestigious honors in 2022-2023 Hearst competitions
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (June 28, 2023) — Four School of Journalism students were honored as top finishers in the Hearst Journalism Awards National Championship in June, capping off a year of numerous Hearst honors across the School’s professional media outlets. From June 2-7, finalists participated in the National Championships in San Francisco, where … Continued
Nine Missouri School of Journalism students, one professor inducted into secret societies during annual Tap Day
Selection is based on scholarship, leadership and service Nine Missouri School of Journalism students and one professor were tapped into four secret honorary societies during the 96th annual Tap Day. Tap Day is an annual spring event that recognizes students who excel in academics and campus involvement as inductees into the University of Missouri’s secret honorary … Continued
Twelve Missouri School of Journalism students and alumni chosen as 2023-24 Report for America corps members
By Nate Brown (Columbia, Mo., April 27, 2023) — Four members of the Class of 2023 and eight alumni will join the 2023-24 class of Report for America, which sends journalists to news outlets across the country to report on under covered issues and communities. This year’s reporting corps of more than 200 journalists and photojournalists … Continued
School of Journalism to recognize 487 candidates at May graduation ceremony
The program will begin at 9 a.m. on Sunday, May 14, at Mizzou Arena The Missouri School of Journalism will recognize 487 May and August graduates at its 9 a.m. commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 14, at Mizzou Arena on the University of Missouri campus. Seating is open, and no tickets are required. Guests can enter the arena for … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism team wins annual Reynolds Journalism Institute’s Student Innovation Competition
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (April 6, 2023) — The Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute announced the winners of the RJI Student Innovation Competition, awarding prizes of $10,000, $2,500 and $1,000 to three collegiate teams who came up with the best practical, actionable plans to address a local need in their community through service journalism. … Continued
Strategic communication student at Missouri School of Journalism lands string of photo exhibitions on campus and (far) beyond
A photo by Samantha Novak that will be presented in Personality: Contemporary Portraiture, a curated international photography exhibition to be held in Budapest By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (April 6, 2023) — Samantha Novak, a senior at the Missouri School of Journalism, is quickly becoming a fixture at campus photography exhibitions — in fact, there … Continued
Strategic Communication student is right on target with unique hobby
Emily Wilson has balanced being a student and competing on the Archery Junior Olympic team for 11 years and counting, while also attending Nationals annually By Lexi Symonds When prompted to explain the sport of archery, the first thing Missouri School of Journalism junior Emily Wilson prefaces is that it’s not anything like what people … Continued
Five journalism and strategic communication students honored in Mizzou ’39
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (March 3, 2023) — Five students at the Missouri School of Journalism were unveiled as members of the Mizzou ’39 Class of 2023 during the annual ceremony Wednesday night at Mizzou’s Traditions Plaza. Seniors Dany Fischer, Gold Kaanagbara, Avery Everett Maslowsky, Jack McGrath and Gehazi Whitehurst were among the 39 … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism student earns top 5 finish in Hearst Audio Competition
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Feb. 21) — Senior Briana Heaney has won fifth place in the Hearst Journalism Awards Program’s Audio Competition, earning her $1,000 and an automatic berth in Hearst’s National Audio Championship in San Francisco. “It’s fantastic to continue to see our audio journalism program represented on the national stage through excellent … Continued