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The Missouri School of Journalism is where visual, audible, and digital storytellers of all kinds can find their voices by using them first.
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Graduate Degrees

The Missouri School of Journalism awarded the first master's and doctoral degrees in journalism in 1921 and 1934, respectively.
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Global Programs

Nearly half of all J-School students study away. The school has 25 programs in 18 countries, so you can earn credit while gaining work experience.
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Missouri Honor Medal

Three industry titans to receive Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service from Missouri School of Journalism

The honorees — selected by the faculty of the School of Journalism — are Jorge Ramos, former host of Univision’s flagship news program Noticiero Univision for 38 years; Maria Ressa, co-founder and CEO of Filipino investigative news website Rappler and a winner of the Nobel Peace Prize; and John Saunders, chairman of global communications consultancy FleishmanHillard.

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From left: Mizzou students Sophie Pfal, Emily Gerhart, Bradyn Johnson and Carter Waghorne present their research-based plan book developed for Tampa Bay Rays 2023 first-round pick Adriana Santana.

From classroom to clubhouse: Mizzou PRSSA students create NIL plans for Tampa Bay Rays prospects

This spring, the Missouri School of Journalism’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapter took its name, image and likeness (NIL) work to the major leagues. After two years of working on NIL initiatives with Mizzou Athletics, PRSSA students got the opportunity to team up with the Tampa Bay Rays to create NIL plans for some of the organization’s minor leaguers.

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Lauren Purdy

Alumna Profile

For University of Missouri School of Journalism graduate Lauren Purdy, BJ ’22, the path from campus to her role as Senior Coordinator of Digital Strategy for the Baltimore Ravens has been fueled by passion, preparation and seizing opportunities. Mizzou provided her with not only the skills to succeed, but also the clarity and confidence to pursue a career in sports media.

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News

Mark Saxon

Mark Saxon joins Columbia Missourian as associate sports editor and faculty member

Horvit speaks to a data journalism session during the High School Summer Workshop Program in June 2023.

Mark Horvit earns Scripps Howard Teacher of the Year Award, the latest recognition for a determined difference-maker

Shelly Rodgers

Shelly Rodgers honored with esteemed Blum Research Award from AEJMC

From left: Mizzou students Sophie Pfal, Emily Gerhart, Bradyn Johnson and Carter Waghorne present their research-based plan book developed for Tampa Bay Rays 2023 first-round pick Adriana Santana.

From classroom to clubhouse: Mizzou PRSSA students create NIL plans for Tampa Bay Rays prospects

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Centers

Jonathan B. Murray Center for Documentary Journalism

Students combine the innovative approaches of documentary storytelling with journalism's strong tradition of accuracy and fact-finding.

David Novak Leadership Institute

The world's first center for communication and marketing-based leadership excellence.

Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI)

RJI works with the news industry, professors, students and others to make sure journalism has a long and bright future.