Author: Lamar
Missouri School of Journalism announces Lance Heflin Multimedia Investigative Journalism Scholarship
Photo courtesy Jan Evans COLUMBIA, Mo. (Jan. 31, 2024) — The Missouri School of Journalism today launched the Lance Heflin Multimedia Investigative Journalism Scholarship, which will support students who are interested in pursuing investigative journalism. The scholarship honors the late Lance Heflin, BJ ’77, a founding producer of the newsmagazine program “48 Hours” who … Continued
How are communicators really using AI? Missouri School of Journalism’s Jon Stemmle has answers
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Jan. 24, 2024) — Professor Jon Stemmle at the Missouri School of Journalism has co-authored a research paper that examines how public relations professionals are using artificial intelligence in their work. Based on a survey of 75 communication professionals, the paper is designed to aid communicators and organizations looking to … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism senior Ryan Wilson named one of AAF’s 50 Most Promising Multicultural Students
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Jan. 17, 2024) — A Missouri School of Journalism student has once again been selected as one of the American Advertising Federation’s 50 Most Promising Multicultural Students. For 2024, the honor went to Ryan Wilson, who was chosen out of high-achieving and diverse seniors in more than 140 AAF college … Continued
Tracy Draksler Brown and David Salisbury join Missouri School of Journalism strategic communication faculty
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Jan. 11, 2024) — The Missouri School of Journalism welcomes two new strategic communication professors to campus this January. Tracy Draksler Brown, BJ ’00, and David Salisbury join the School as assistant professional practice professors and will teach their first courses in the upcoming spring semester. “Together, Tracy and David … Continued
Nick Mathews study of Facebook vs. community newspapers lands in acclaimed Digital Journalism journal
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Jan. 10, 2024) — Nick Mathews, an assistant professor at the Missouri School of Journalism’s Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI), has published a research study in Digital Journalism, a premier research journal in the journalism field. The study analyzes the impact of Facebook on rural and small-town news organizations’ … Continued
Mizzou Athletics, School of Journalism partner on innovative branding program
Photo: Hunter Dyke | Mizzou Athletics As part of last fall’s pilot program, MU student-athletes worked with J-School students to examine their NIL brands COLUMBIA, Mo. — When Euphenie Andre and Abigail Klapatauskas first met earlier this fall, a partnership born out of a campus experiment quickly blossomed into something much more. Andre, an All-American … 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
Missouri School of Journalism’s Damon Kiesow publishes first-ever textbook on news product management
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. — Damon Kiesow, the Knight Chair in Journalism Innovation at the Missouri School of Journalism, has authored his first book: a textbook on the increasingly important field of news product management published last month. But that’s not the only first. “An Introduction to News Product Management: Innovation for Newsrooms and … Continued
Karen Pensiero’s address at the Missouri School of Journalism’s Dec. 2023 commencement
Karen Pensiero, BJ ’85, former managing editor and 38-year veteran of the Wall Street Journal, delivered the alumni address at the Missouri School of Journalism’s winter commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 16. President Choi, Dean Kurpius, esteemed faculty members, family, guests and graduates, I am delighted to be here with you to mark this occasion … Continued
PR pros and pizza parties: PRSSA’s reflection and celebration of their first year
Mizzou’s chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America celebrates their one year anniversary and looks ahead to the club’s future A few days before Thanksgiving Break in 2023, the students in Mizzou’s chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America celebrated their one-year-anniversary as a nationally recognized organization. The celebration consisted of a pizza … Continued