RJI Fellows 2025–2026

Introducing the 2025-2026 RJI Fellows

The Reynolds Journalism Institute at the Missouri School of Journalism has announced the 2025-2026 class of RJI Fellows, who will work to create and test free, open-source resources for journalists and community newsrooms.

An example of a news tip automated to be sent from Airtable to Slack

How a new workflow aims to strengthen community relationships through news tips

A guide for streamlining news tips with Airtable, Slack.

2026 RJI Student Innovation Competition

2026 RJI Student Innovation Competition open for entries

This years annual RJI Student Innovation Competion is open for entries! Teams can be made of students from any university in the USA and the deadline to enter is October 17. Ten finalist teams will be chosen to try their idea in their community and present the results to the judges in April! First place is $10,000

RJI News

Participants of the Transforming Migration Narratives in North Carolina last summer. Photo: Mariana Iriarte

Migrant Roots Media uproots migration narratives

Leer en Español Roxana Bendezú migrated to the United States for the first time at the age of 14 from Lima, Peru, and later returned at 20. Bendezú is the founder and executive director of...

A brochure standing up on a table with the images of a film camera, a paint brush and a musical note cut out of the paper. Image: Ben Denzer | The Atlantic

Saving the symbiotic relationship between listings and local arts communities

One musician uses his platform to call for philanthropic renaissance.
An oasis in the middle of the desert.

Naming a news desert or oasis doesn’t tell the whole story

Researchers are developing more nuanced tools to help newsrooms understand their audiences.
Tours bring together geography, content, journalists and audiences. Photos: Cara Kuhlman Photos

Taking the first step: How to explore walking tours for your newsroom

Consider these four factors during your first brainstorm.
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2025–2026 Fellows

The Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute invites proposals from individuals and organizations who wish to partner with us on innovative projects that strengthen journalism's future.

Sarah Blesener

Sarah Blesener

Independent

Tara Francis Chan

Tara Francis Chan

The Trace

Jennifer Jacklin-Stratton

Jennifer Jacklin-Stratton

Catchlight

Cara Kuhlman

Cara Kuhlman

Future Tides

Nicole Lewis

Nicole Lewis

The Marshall Project

Rebecca Ritzel

Rebecca Ritzel

RJI Residential Fellow

Susan Stellin

Susan Stellin

Independent

Lam Vo

Lam Vo

Documented

Monica Williams

Monica Williams

Independent

Claudia Yaujar-Amaro

Claudia Yaujar-Amaro

Planeta Venus

Meet Our Fellows

RJI Spotlight

Innovation in Focus

Innovation in Focus

Innovation in Focus is a series exploring new tech, tools and methods of storytelling for newsrooms worldwide. We interview experts, test ideas and provide our findings on a different topic each month.
RJI Columns

RJI Columns

RJI works with professionals in diverse fields within the journalism industry to provide keen insights and information.
RJI Fellows 2024-2025

RJI Fellows class of 2024-2025

Come meet our current fellows and see the great work they're doing.
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