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Elizabeth Conner Stephens named executive editor of Columbia Missourian and Missouri Community Newspaper Management Chair
Stephens will lead the newsroom’s coverage while working with community newspapers around the state to improve local news coverage Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 20, 2021) — Elizabeth Conner Stephens has been named executive editor for the Columbia Missourian, the Missouri School of Journalism’s digital-first community newsroom. An associate professor at the School and formerly the digital … Continued
Marine. Tiger. Combat correspondent
When Kenneth Trotter graduates this weekend, the military veteran hopes to combine his experience as a Marine with his education at the Missouri School of Journalism to work as a public affairs specialist for the United States Department of Veterans Affairs When 10-year military veteran Kenneth Trotter Jr. was considering colleges, he had two requirements: a … Continued
Chancellor’s Leadership Class gives first-year students across campus a head start on their education
Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 14) — Chancellor’s Leadership Class students presented their final projects on Dec. 9, showcasing visual stories of Mizzou’s dynamic and varied programs and opportunities. University of Missouri President Mun Choi toured the students’ displays and spoke to the 25 teams of two to four students. “I was so impressed with not only … Continued
AdZou Challenge brings high school students from every corner of state to Missouri School of Journalism for marketing competition
Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 13, 2021) — High school students from across Missouri gathered at the Missouri School of Journalism Tuesday, Dec. 7 to compete in the inaugural AdZou Challenge, in which teams of five from 15 Missouri high schools vied to create the best advertising campaign for a hypothetical new Samsung phone. The competition was … Continued
RJI Student Innovation Fellows to support community newsrooms nationwide, gain hands-on work experience
By Austin Fitzgerald Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 10, 2021) — Seven students at the Missouri School of Journalism will work at local news organizations around the country this summer as part of the School’s Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute’s (RJI) Student Innovation Fellowships program, gaining hands-on experience helping the outlets connect with their audiences. Students will … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism to recognize 85 students at Dec. 17 commencement
Ceremony scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. in Jesse Auditorium Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 10, 2021) — The Missouri School of Journalism will recognize 85 students at the 6:30 p.m. commencement ceremony on Friday, Dec. 17, in Jesse Auditorium. Seating is open, and no tickets are required. A link to a live stream of the ceremony … Continued
PR Club kicks off with optimism
By Abby Werner There’s a new organization on campus for students who are interested in learning more about public relations: PR Club. The new club is the brainchild of Jon Stemmle, professor and strategic communication chair, and is in the beginning stages of development and execution. “I had this idea for PR Club because I … Continued
Ten newsrooms selected to join the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk
Photo: Justin Wilkens | Unsplash Report for America today announced the selection of 10 partner newsrooms that will join the Missouri School of Journalism’s Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk in 2022. The newsrooms, ranging from small investigative nonprofits to major dailies and public media, each will receive salary support to hire a full-time … Continued
Zach Massey receives grant from Missouri School of Journalism to study cannabis warning labels
Massey’s research will help lawmakers and regulators determine how to proceed as the cannabis industry grows As cannabis continues to be legalized for medicinal or recreational use in states across the country, Zach Massey is at the forefront of some of the research that will underpin the drug’s regulation. Massey, an assistant professor of science … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism collaborates with AT&T, Trulaske College of Business, and schools and colleges across campus to put 5G into action
Missouri School of Journalism Strategic Communication student Tina Spreck tries out VR at the MU Institute for Innovation, Experiential Education & Entrepreneurship By Austin Fitzgerald Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 18, 2021) — As part of an ongoing, multidisciplinary collaboration with AT&T to explore the use of 5G in college classrooms, students studying strategic communication at the … Continued