Missouri School of Journalism announces three winners of 2024 Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service

COLUMBIA, Mo. (July 11, 2024) — The Missouri School of Journalism today announced the winners of the 2024 Missouri Honor Medal, which recognizes extraordinary service in journalism and strategic communication. Former Radiolab co-hosts Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich will accept the medal on behalf of the innovative public radio program, while Renetta McCann and Donald … Continued

From watching games to shaping teams in Major League Baseball

By Caleb McDairmant Missouri journalism alumna Samantha Bireley’s open-minded approach guided her from unexpected roles to a key position with the Tampa Bay Rays. The story of Samantha Bireley’s first World Series appearance goes like this: She was a junior in high school. A friend of Bireley’s father offered them tickets. The girl who grew … Continued

Missouri School of Journalism welcomes two new faculty members starting in July

By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (July 9, 2024) — The Missouri School of Journalism is welcoming two new faculty members starting this month as assistant professors with key roles in Missouri News Network newsrooms: Brittany Hilderbrand, community news editor for community newspaper the Columbia Missourian; and Stan Jastrzebski, news director for NPR-member station KBIA-FM. “Brittany … Continued

Update: Mizzou NAHJ named Chapter of the Year

Mizzou’s NAHJ Chapter at the NAHJ national conference in Hollywood. L-R: Dean David Kurpius, Emilia Hansen, Piper Molins, Sophie Rentschler,Tadeo Ruiz, Evan Holden, Matias Remley and Assistant Professor Jeannette Porter. By Austin Fitzgerald UPDATE: Mizzou NAHJ won Chapter of the Year at the National Association of Hispanic Journalists Conference and Expo in Hollywood, California, on … Continued

Missouri School of Journalism receives reaccreditation with high praise

The Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications unanimously voted to reaccredit the Missouri School of Journalism at their May 2024 meeting in Washington, D.C.  The School was found to be in full compliance with all eight standards at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, reaffirming its status as one of a handful of … Continued

New research from Missouri School of Journalism’s Jon Stemmle: Communicators adopting AI tools with astonishing speed

By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (June 25, 2024) — Missouri School of Journalism Professor Jon Stemmle has expanded upon the AI research report he co-authored late last year, conducting a new survey that revealed the rapid pace of change in attitudes toward AI in strategic communication. As before, the new report was co-authored by Stemmle … Continued

Where research and people meet

Local children participate in the Young Scientists’ Expo Supported by $9 million from the National Science Foundation, Mizzou researcher Susan Renoe and team are bringing research to the community June 25, 2024Contact: Courtney Perrett, cperrett@missouri.eduPhotos by Abbie Lankitus Whether it’s petting a python, gazing at the stars or being transported back in time to the … Continued

Missouri School of Journalism’s AdZou team places in top five in National Student Advertising Competition

The AdZou team conducted an Instagram takeover during the National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) in Salt Lake City. To watch their takeover, visit instagram.com/mujschool. By Benjamin Miller COLUMBIA, Mo. (June 17, 2024) — AdZou, the full-service marketing and advertising agency operated by strategic communication students from the Missouri School of Journalism, took fourth place in … Continued

Owen Ziliak, BJ ’24, wins second place at Hearst National Photojournalism Championship

Owen Ziliak photographs a beehive at the REAP Climate Center in Alameda, California, during his Hearst National Photojournalism Championship assignment. By Nate Brown Columbia, Mo. (June 17, 2024) — Recent Missouri School of Journalism graduate Owen Ziliak has won second place in the 2023-2024 Hearst National Photojournalism Championship, which was held June 1-6 in San … Continued