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From crossing home plate to reaching across the aisle
Graduating Missouri School of Journalism student Mayci Wilderman brings depth to storytelling By Benjamin Miller COLUMBIA, Mo. (May 13, 2025) — Mayci Wilderman, a graduating senior at the Missouri School of Journalism, has built a reputation for hard work and a growing passion for storytelling across sports and politics. Originally from Brighton, Illinois, Wilderman began … Continued
Trio of industry leaders at Missouri School of Journalism and Reynolds Journalism Institute win esteemed NPPA Awards
By Austin Fitzgerald Three members of the staff and faculty at the Missouri School of Journalism and the School’s Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI) have won top awards from the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA). Jackie Bell, Marie D. De Jesús and Kat Duncan each earned honors recognizing their efforts to support visual journalism. “Jackie, Marie … Continued
Mizzou students explore the 1960s via photo archives
Nichole Fuchs, center, assembles a small handmade art book called a zine, which includes photographs and research that tell a story about the 1960s. School of Visual Studies collaborates with Missouri School of Journalism to use Pictures of the Year archives to inspire students to research and write about American history By Sara Diedrich Contact: … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism student to graduate with film festival experience under his belt
By Benjamin Miller COLUMBIA, Mo. (May 8, 2025) — Out of the hundreds of J-school seniors who will be graduating from the Missouri School of Journalism this month, ten will be representing the Murray Center for Documentary Journalism. One of those students, J.J. Measer from Broomfield, Colorado, pledges to maintain his collaborative spirit by working … Continued
From brainstorms to best creative: Mizzou’s NSAC team delivers big
By Maggie Pelter After months of collaboration and creativity, the Missouri School of Journalism’s National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) team brought home Best Creative and second place overall honors at this year’s District 9 competition. The 11-student team built an integrated marketing campaign for AT&T, focused on increasing brand affinity among Generation Z — a … Continued
Nischelle Turner, acclaimed journalist and ‘Entertainment Tonight’ co-host, to deliver Missouri School of Journalism commencement address
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (May 7, 2025) — Nischelle Turner, BJ ’98, an award-winning journalist and co-host of “Entertainment Tonight,” will deliver the alumni address at the Missouri School of Journalism’s spring commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 18, at 9 a.m. “Nischelle’s talent and accomplishments as an engaging storyteller are an inspiration to students … Continued
Journalism Faculty selected for prestigious Mizzou Fellows programs
Faculty members from the Missouri School of Journalism have been selected to participate in three university-wide professional development programs at the University of Missouri, supporting their leadership, scholarship, and growth as educators. The programs are administered by the MU Provost’s Office, with the Arts & Humanities Research and Creative Works Fellows Program jointly administered by … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism to recognize 394 graduates at May 2025 Commencement Ceremony
Download the program for Commencement 2025 The Missouri School of Journalism will celebrate the achievements of its May and August graduates during its spring commencement ceremony at 9 a.m., Sunday, May 18, at Mizzou Arena. The event will recognize students receiving degrees in Bachelor of Journalism, Master of Arts, and Doctor of Philosophy programs. The ceremony is free … Continued
The State of the YAYA is strong
MOJO Ad students prepare to present in-depth research on one of the most sought-after demographics in marketing — their own Contact: Cary Littlejohn, carylittlejohn@missouri.eduPhoto by Frank Corridori At the University of Missouri School of Journalism, students in MOJO Ad — a premiere full-service, student-staffed advertising agency — aren’t just studying marketing trends. They’re leading the … Continued
Kathryn Lucchesi earns coveted Provost’s Teaching Award
By Austin FitzgeraldPhotos by Nate Brown COLUMBIA, Mo. (May 1, 2025) — Kathryn Lucchesi, an associate professor at the Missouri School of Journalism, will accept the Provost’s Outstanding Junior Faculty Teaching Award on May 2 during Mizzou’s Faculty Excellence Week. The award, which comes with a $1,000 prize, recognizes exceptional teachers with no more than … Continued