Brian S. Brooks
Professor Emeritus
76-K Gannett Hall
Missouri School of Journalism
Columbia, MO 65211-1200
BRIAN S. BROOKS came to the Missouri School of Journalism in 1974 after working in Vietnam as an information officer (for which he received a bronze star) and as a reporter, copy editor and night city editor at the Memphis (Tenn.) Press-Scimitar. He served as news editor and then as editor of the Columbia Missourian before becoming director of the Journalism Network in 1989. Along with faculty member Phill Brooks, he was responsible for bringing a $15 million grant from IBM Corporation to the School of Journalism from 1989 to 1997. While on sabbatical from 1997 to 1999, Brooks was editor of The Stars and Stripes, the U.S. military newspaper in Europe. He directed that newspaper’s coverage of the Bosnia mission, the U.S. entry into Kosovo and the bombing of Belgrade. For this work, he was awarded the Department of Defense Civilian Distinguished Service Medal.
For more than 40 years, Brooks served as deputy director or director of the Dow Jones Newspaper Fund editing internship program at Missouri. Students from schools nationwide trained at the summer workshop for careers as newspaper copy editors.
He is the author or co-author of four major journalism textbooks, including The Art of Editing (Routledge, 2018). Brooks was chairman of the school’s editorial department from 1999 until January 2003, when he became associate dean for undergraduate studies and administration. That same year he was named Outstanding Faculty Member on campus by the MU Greek system. He was inducted into the Missouri Press Association’s Newspaper Hall of Fame in 2009. Brooks holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Missouri School of Journalism.
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2014
- Sep 19, 2014 63 Walter Williams Scholars Begin Studies at the Missouri School of Journalism
- Jul 24, 2014 Missouri School of Journalism Faculty, Students and Alumni to Present 100-Plus Papers at International Conference; 18 Earn Top Paper Awards
- Jul 23, 2014 18 Freshman Interest Groups to Focus on Journalism for Fall 2014
- Apr 22, 2014 Associate Professor Maggie Walter Receives Outstanding Journalism Alumna Award from Ball State University
- Apr 10, 2014 3 Missouri Journalism Students Selected for Dow Jones News Fund Internship
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2013
- Sep 17, 2013 47 Walter Williams Scholars Begin Their Studies at the Missouri School of Journalism
- Apr 25, 2013 Professor Emeritus Brian Brooks Honored by the Missouri Interscholastic Press Association with Knight Award
- Feb 27, 2013 Dow Jones News Fund Selects Two Missouri School of Journalism Students as Summer Interns
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2012
- Dec 17, 2012 Two Missouri Journalism Students Named Winners of the $4,000 Rehab A. El-Buri Foundation Scholarship
- Dec 06, 2012 The Missouri School of Journalism Will Recognize 129 Graduates at December Commencement
- Aug 14, 2012 Missouri School of Journalism Faculty, Students and Alumni Present 106 Papers at International Conference; 19 Earn Top Paper Awards
- Jul 25, 2012 The AEJMC Newspaper and Online News Division Names Brian Brooks Its Educator of the Year for 2012
- Jun 11, 2012 Missouri School of Journalism Students Head to Work as Journalists
- May 14, 2012 Missouri School of Journalism Names Lynda Kraxberger as Its New Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and Administration
- May 07, 2012 The Missouri School of Journalism Will Recognize 550 Graduates at May Commencement
- Apr 17, 2012 Joye Patterson Remembered as Innovator in the Field of Science Journalism at MU
- Feb 13, 2012 Undergraduate Dean Brian Brooks to Retire at End of Academic Year
- Feb 02, 2012 Young Scholars Conference to Showcase Research about War and the Press
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2011
- Sep 28, 2011 School Welcomes 57 New Walter Williams Scholars
- Sep 15, 2011 Two BJ '61 Alumni Return for MAA Gold Medal Reunion
- Aug 04, 2011 Jackie Bell Named O.O. McIntyre Professor for 2011
- Jun 24, 2011 Eight Missouri Journalism Students Selected for Dow Jones News Fund Summer Internships
- Jun 24, 2011 School Signs First-Ever Articulation Agreement with East Central College
- May 13, 2011 Missouri School of Journalism Earns National Reaccreditation
- Apr 19, 2011 Barbara Ifshin Receives the MU Excellence in Education Award
- Feb 24, 2011 20 Journalism Seniors Inducted into Elite Mizzou '39
- Feb 22, 2011 Study Shows Most 2007-2008 Graduates Work in Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations
- Feb 21, 2011 William Taft, Historian and Journalism Educator, Dies at 95
- Feb 14, 2011 Journalism Students Win Scholarships for Biotechnology Reporting
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2010
- Sep 27, 2010 63 Walter Williams Scholars Bring Impressive Academic Achievements to the School
- Jun 07, 2010 Glenn Leshner Named O.O. McIntyre Professor for 2010
- May 26, 2010 New Curriculum Expands Study Options for Incoming Undergraduates at the Missouri School of Journalism
- May 25, 2010 Seven Missouri Journalism Students Selected for Dow Jones News Fund Internship Programs
- Apr 23, 2010 Two Journalism Advisers Nominated for MU Excellence in Advising Award
- Mar 02, 2010 12 Journalism Seniors Inducted into Elite Mizzou '39
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2009
- Nov 30, 2009 Dubrowski to Intern in the White House Internship Program for Spring 2010
- Sep 15, 2009 School Welcomes 58 Walter Williams Scholars, High-Achieving Students Who Have Earned at Least a 33 on the ACT
- Jul 01, 2009 Associate Dean Brian Brooks to Be Inducted into the Missouri Newspaper Hall of Fame
- Jun 01, 2009 11 Missouri Journalism Students Win Dow Jones Newspaper Fund Editing Internships
- May 29, 2009 Betty Houchin Winfield Wins $10,000 O.O. McIntyre Professorship for Teaching Excellence
- Apr 22, 2009 Missouri School of Journalism, Reynolds Journalism Institute to Host National Online Chat with T. Boone Pickens on U.S. Foreign Oil Dependency, Current State of Energy Reporting
- Apr 02, 2009 The Press Club of Metropolitan St. Louis and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Create an Annual Scholarship in Memory of David Lipman, BJ '53
- Mar 20, 2009 MU Cross-Cultural Journalism Course Available in Kansas City via Internet Video
- Mar 06, 2009 Missouri School of Journalism Receives Award of Excellence from the University of Navarra in Spain
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2008
- Dec 16, 2008 Journalism School to Recognize 134 Graduates during Fall Commencement
- Oct 13, 2008 Gifts from Chinese Guests Express Respect and Admiration for the World's First School of Journalism on the Occasion of the Centennial/Dedication Celebration
- Jun 18, 2008 Missouri School of Journalism Places First Overall in 2007-2008 Hearst Competition, Wins $37,900 in Prizes
- May 28, 2008 Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies Wins $10,000 O.O. McIntyre Professorship
- Mar 18, 2008 12 Missouri Journalism Seniors Named to Elite Mizzou '39
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2007
- Dec 31, 2007 Journalism Students Claim Overall Victory in 2007 Freshman iLife Challenge
- Sep 17, 2007 Missouri Journalism Faculty Welcomes New Walter Williams Scholars
- Sep 06, 2007 Fall Programs Welcome New Students to Campus, Highlight Opportunities for Involvement
- Jun 29, 2007 Missouri School of Journalism Places Second Overall in 2006-2007 Hearst Competition, Wins $22,750 in Prizes
- Apr 25, 2007 Convergence Journalism Professor Earns 2007 Excellence in Education Award for Extracurricular Work with Students
- Apr 25, 2007 Missouri School of Journalism Senior Wins $12,000 O.O. McIntyre Fellowship to Document "Lost Boys of Sudan" Reunion in Africa
- Mar 14, 2007 European Media Study Tour 2007
- Mar 08, 2007 Convergence Journalism Students Use Cutting-Edge Skills to Promote Film Festival
- Feb 26, 2007 13 Journalism Seniors Inducted into Elite Mizzou '39
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2006
- Dec 06, 2006 Freshmen Tackle iLife Challenge, Learn Career-Building Multimedia Skills
- Nov 15, 2006 New Grant Connects Journalism to the Arts
- Oct 30, 2006 Research Abilities Develop Practical Career Skills
- Sep 20, 2006 Journalism School Welcomes 44 Walter Williams Scholars
- Aug 28, 2006 School's Viewbook Wins Bronze Medal in National Contest
- May 03, 2006 Master's Student to Use $12,000 Fellowship to Write about China's Economic Development
- May 01, 2006 Stacey Woelfel Receives the Excellence in Education Award
- Apr 10, 2006 Nine Journalism Students Receive Mizzou '39 Outstanding Senior Award
- Feb 14, 2006 Ten Missouri Journalism Students Win Dow Jones Editing Internships
- Feb 14, 2006 Missouri Students Tour Top European Media Outlets
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2005
- Dec 23, 2005 New Viewbook about Missouri Journalism Now Available
- Dec 15, 2005 iLife, Camera, Action!
- Sep 20, 2005 Dean Mills Honored as Recipient of Pacheco Leadership Award
- Sep 07, 2005 Freshmen Get Involved at Fall Welcome
- Aug 23, 2005 Brian Brooks Named to the 2005 Class of Apple Distinguished Educators
- Aug 22, 2005 Brooks Receives Career Achievement Award
- May 16, 2005 Missouri School of Journalism Places Second in Hearst Writing Awards, Fourth Overall
- Apr 25, 2005 Four Missouri School of Journalism Minority Students Awarded Scholarship from Wal-Mart
- Apr 22, 2005 USA Today Editor: "It is amazing we have fallen so far in the eyes of the public"
- Mar 31, 2005 Journalism Students Visit with Iraqi Journalists about Freedom of the Press
- Jan 24, 2005 MU Students Tour European Media
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2004
- Dec 15, 2004 Twelve Missouri Journalism Students Win Dow Jones Editing Internships
- Nov 29, 2004 136 Graduates Will Be Recognized at Fall Commencement Ceremonies
- Oct 04, 2004 Don Ranly Steps Down as Head of Magazine Sequence
- Aug 26, 2004 Missouri Group Publishes New Edition of News Reporting and Writing Textbook
- Aug 23, 2004 The 8th Edition of The Art of Editing Published
- May 07, 2004 J-School Associate Dean Recognized for Excellence in Education
- May 05, 2004 School Expands Summer Course Offerings
- May 03, 2004 Journalism Students to Be Required to Have Wireless Laptop Computers
- Apr 19, 2004 New Online Journalism Certification with Optional Master of Education Degree Now Available
- Apr 05, 2004 Journalism Student Selected for Early Membership to Phi Beta Kappa
- Mar 24, 2004 Top Incoming Journalism Undergraduates Also Admitted to Graduate Program
- Feb 19, 2004 School Creates New "Media Convergence" Sequence
- Jan 02, 2004 Students Participate In Study Abroad Program
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Updated: August 15, 2019