From classroom to cooler: Missouri School of Journalism student’s refreshing summer internship at Mark Anthony Brands

By Sydney Perry Before she entered her senior year at the Missouri School of Journalism, Strategic Communication student Danielle Laue searched for an internship that would bring a fresh new angle to her resume. She wanted the chance to show off what she has learned in her textile and apparel management minor along with her … Continued

How leaders communicate with employees sets the tone for a respectful workplace culture

“Leader communication drives respectful culture and behavior that translates into positive employee outcomes,” said Justin F. Willett, program director at the Novak Leadership Institute and lead author of the study. “Leaders need to help employees feel respected as part of the team and recognized for their unique strengths and accomplishments.” University of Missouri study finds … Continued

Reynolds Journalism Institute and SmithGeiger tackle burnout with industry-wide survey

By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Oct. 16, 2023) — The Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI) at the Missouri School of Journalism has partnered with respected research firm SmithGeiger for a groundbreaking survey to find solutions to burnout in the news industry. The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and is available here. An … Continued

Christopher Hemeyer

Chris has been promoted to Senior Associate Athletics Director, External Affairs at Campbell University where he is also the play-by-play voice of the Fighting Camels.

IRE-Mizzou Watchdog Seminar: Uncovering radioactive pollution in St. Louis

A photo taken in 1960 of deteriorating steel drums containing radioactive residues near Coldwater Creek, by the Mallinckrodt-St. Louis Sites Task Force Working Group | State Historical Society of Missouri, Kay Drey Mallinckrodt Collection, 1943-2006 The Reynolds Journalism Institute at the Missouri School of Journalism presents a behind-the-scenes look at an explosive investigative reporting project … Continued

Teodora Trifonova

Teodora Trifonova is a doctoral student, a research and teaching assistant at the School of Journalism, University of Missouri-Columbia. She studies global media from a qualitative perspective, focusing on the cultural labor of foreign correspondents. Her other area of research is focused on media and press freedom in Eastern-Central Europe. Trifonova has been studying the … Continued

Frida Qi (Xin Qi)

Frida Qi (Xin Qi) is a doctoral student who has interests in various topics within media sociology and journalism. She is interested in investigating the relationship between emerging technologies and media ethics from a social perspective. Her research also touches on journalism studies in which her focus falls on people who work in the industry. … Continued

Lea-Ann Germinder

Lea-Ann Germinder is a first-year doctoral student in Strategic Communications at the University of Missouri School of Journalism with a focus on AI and Public Relations. She is interested in how the public relations discipline can help implement AI responsibly. Germinder is Founder and President of Germinder + Associates, Inc., a strategic communications firm with … Continued