Events
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.
Planning a community pop-up event? Start by talking to local organizers
A conversation with Maya Chupkov, founder of the Proud Stutter podcast.
Low-lift events that can spark meaningful storytelling and community connection
Lessons learned when we invited the community to write heartfelt letters In an effort to foster community engagement and connection, the Innovation in Focus team partnered with Vox Magazine on a multimedia story that came from a community pop-up event. After seeing examples of moving storytelling from newsrooms like El Tímpano, where their team gathered … Continued
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.
Finalists announced in 2024 RJI Student Innovation Competition
The Reynolds Journalism Institute at the Missouri School of Journalism has announced the finalists of this year’s Student Innovation Competition. 10 teams from universities around the country are developing a way to help community newsrooms measure the impact of their coverage, all the while competing for a grand prize of $10,000.
2024 RJI Student Innovation Competition now accepting entries
The Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute at the Missouri School of Journalism has announced its call for entries into the 2024 Student Innovation Competition. Entries will be accepted until Oct. 16 and are open to students of all disciplines at any college or university in the United States.
AI takes ONA23 by storm
ONA 23, the Online News Association’s annual conference held last week in Philadelphia, demonstrated just how quickly artificial intelligence and machine learning have become a dominant focus in the industry, even as news organizations largely remain cautious about integrating Large Language Models like ChatGPT into workflows.
RJI partners with digital director of One Newsroom for Independent Journalist Bootcamp
The Missouri School of Journalism’s Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute will host its first-ever Independent Journalist Bootcamp from May 19-20. The virtual bootcamp, which will feature sessions covering a wide range of skills and issues in independent journalism, is open to anyone — college students, independent journalists and newsroom staff alike are encouraged to attend. … Continued
80th POY competition announces winners; Gabrielle Lurie sets record with third consecutive Local Photographer of the Year award
Pictures of the Year International has announced the winners of its 80th competition, which was held virtually and saw judges review more than 35,000 images and photo stories submitted from all over the world.
Symposium at Reynolds Journalism Institute asks: What happens when AI creates defamatory content?
In a world where artificial intelligence can write headlines and even compose passable news stories, the notion of “defamation by algorithm” is no longer the realm of science fiction.