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Missouri School of Journalism’s Jared Schroeder earns $5,000 research grant to help journalists fight malicious lawsuits
Jared Schroeder, an associate professor at the Missouri School of Journalism, has earned a $5,000 grant from the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) to support a project meant to help journalists and publishers navigate the risk of SLAPP lawsuits.
A ground-level look into the burnout crisis
RJI released the results of its survey on burnout in the news industry earlier this year. The survey produced a lot of data to work with, and researchers are still combing new insights from the responses of current and former journalists, but data is only one piece of the puzzle.
Free speech in the age of AI
Jared Schroeder, an associate professor at the Missouri School of Journalism’s Reynolds Journalism Institute, has authored a book that explores new ways of thinking about free speech in the era of sophisticated generative AI. “The structure of ideas: mapping a new theory of free expression in the AI era” is available July 1.
Trusting News goes independent after nearly a decade of support from RJI
Trusting News, an organization that uses research-driven strategies to help journalists build stronger, more trusting relationships with their communities, is going independent after eight years backed by the Missouri School of Journalism’s Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI).
Introducing the 2024-2025 RJI Fellows
Today, the Reynolds Journalism Institute announced the 2024-2025 class of RJI Fellows, each of whom will work to create and test practical, free resources for journalists and newsrooms.
YESEO app embraced by newsrooms looking to amp up SEO while keeping data safe
One year after the launch of YESEO — a free Slack app created by Ryan Restivo during his 2022-2023 RJI Fellowship — the app is helping news organizations increase the visibility of their stories through guided search engine optimization.
Journalism, law, the military and mental health converge at symposium co-hosted by Reynolds Journalism Institute
“Searching for Truth: When Media and Military Come Together” was co-hosted by RJI and the Mizzou School of Law’s Veterans Clinic.
Novel data analysis tool wins $10,000 prize from RJI’s collegiate Student Innovation Competition
Student teams from universities all over the country were honored with more than $13,000 in prizes.
RJI Fellows to present their projects in free public webinar
Fellows will showcase open-source tools and guides to help newsrooms cover their communities accurately and responsibly.
Symposium to bring experts in journalism, law and the military together at Reynolds Journalism Institute this April
The Missouri School of Journalism’s Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI) and the MU School of Law Veterans Clinic are teaming up to host the 2024 Veterans Clinic Symposium, which will take place on Friday, April 19 at RJI’s Smith Forum.