The J-School’s Class of 1975 broadcast graduates returned to Columbia last fall to celebrate their 50-year reunion. During their campus visit, alumni reconnected with the School’s roots and its future. Dean David Kurpius shared the J-School’s strategic vision, and John Anderson, the Leonard H. Goldenson Endowed Chair in Radio and Television Journalism, highlighted the sports journalism program. The group toured the Missouri News Network newsroom and KOMU. The class also honored former faculty members Roger Gafke, BJ ’61, MA ’62, and Max Utsler, MA ’73, Ph.D. ’81, for their mentorship and recognized Rick Gevers, BJ ’75, for his longtime leadership in keeping classmates connected.
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The Murray Center for Documentary Journalism is extending support to its alumni in a unique way. Powered by a $10.3 million gift from the center’s founding donor, Jonathan Murray, BJ ’77, the Method M Film Fund is now offering grants up to $100,000 to help DocJ graduates complete their film productions. The first recipients will be announced next month.
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Melissa Farlow, MA ’94, describes her approach as “roots in journalism with inspiration from the natural world” on her Instagram. Follow along as the Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist takes followers on a journey from natural landscapes and tranquil moments with animals to breathtaking moments of human connection.
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In December, students in MOJO Ad — the J-School’s student-staffed ad agency — presented three creative advertising campaigns to Jamie Sohosky, BJ ’93, the chief marketing officer for Bath & Body Works. Each team presented a distinct, research-backed approach to getting the brand’s products into the hands of social media-savvy Gen Z. The presentation marked another return to campus for Sohosky, who delivered the J-School’s winter 2024 commencement address.
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Aaron Ladd, BJ ’18 — a former Featured Follow in this newsletter — is the new sports director at KOMU. In eight years after graduating from the J-School, he has already covered three Super Bowls and worked in supercharged sports markets like Kansas City and Atlanta. Now, he is bringing his people-first approach to Columbia, where he hopes to make an impact that goes well beyond reciting the daily box scores.
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| A Helping Hand for the Industry
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The News Media Help Desk, part of a collaboration between the Reynolds Journalism Institute and the Local Media Consortium, is a one-stop shop for journalists and news organizations to get digital help. Led with a Wirecutter-inspired approach by Product Director Leah Becerra, BJ ’12, the Help Desk aims to support local news outlets' ongoing journey to sustainability with case studies, how-to guides, a tool comparison database and other resources.
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