Journalism education
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RJI Innovation in Focus students begin nationwide media experiments
Two Missouri School of Journalism students are starting their semesters with the Reynold Journalism Institute’s Innovation in Focus program, working with organizations across the U.S. to implement new strategies and techniques in journalism.
We’re building a new bilingual solutions journalism tool
A boost for journalists seeking to develop solutions stories.
2026 Student Innovation Competition open for entries
Applications are open for the Reynolds Journalism Institute’s (RJI) 2026 Student Innovation Competition, in which teams of college students all over the country will compete for a grand prize of $10,000 with projects harnessing the growing importance of non-journalist influencers in news consumption.
RJI webinar: Learn how to host a community journalism training to keep local journalism thriving
Do you want to have a hand in training and inspiring the next generation of journalists in your local community?
Leah Becerra joins RJI as product director for Digital On-Demand Services initiative
Under Becerra’s stewardship, the DODS Learning Center will make digital training resources more accessible to publishers.
Early-Career Guide helps entry-level journalists acclimate to newsroom expectations
News organizations looking to enhance the productivity and preparedness of new or early-career journalists without too much additional training have a new option. The Early-Career Guide, built by Rachel Lobdell can help these journalists quickly adjust to the expectations of the professional world.
Finalists chosen in RJI Student Innovation Competition
Ten student teams from universities all over the country have been selected as finalists for the 2025 Student Innovation Competition.
Tips for coaching on-air presenters
Journalists are challenging appearance and voice norms. Avoid blanket statements and broad assumptions when advising them on self-presentation.
Jacob’s Cave Swapping Days
This news game takes you into the world of Jacob’s Cave Swapping Days. The first annual small animal swap was held at Jacob’s Cave in June 1979. It claims to be the largest swap meet in the Midwest and boasts attendance of over 30,000 people at each event. Swapping Days are held three times annually, in April, June and October.
RJI Student Innovation Competition seeks-outside-the-box solutions to growing problem of news avoidance
The Reynolds Journalism Institute at the Missouri School of Journalism is seeking entrants for this year’s Student Innovation Competition.