Tag: University of Missouri
Post Episode 6: Reporters look at arming teachers, school threat assessments and stolen guns
In Episode 6 of Post, journalists discuss in-depth reporting about guns — from gun owners with dementia to schools attempting to prevent shootings by arming teachers or conducting student threat assessments.
RJI 2018: Strengthening local journalism, testing practical innovations, and trust and transparency
As another year comes to a close, the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute reflects on some of its accomplishments and lessons learned with a mission of helping journalism survive and thrive.
Post Episode 5: Reporters expose medical industry fraud and dangerous cuts in care
In Episode 5 of Post, journalists and experts discuss the rising costs of health care and stories that exposed potential fraud and danger in the medical industry.
Breaking away from the ‘protest paradigm’
Protests aren’t common everywhere, but they are a regular part of the news diet. Whether you’re parachuting into Paris or a protest on the other side of the state, are there better approaches?
Fellows tackle innovative campaign finance, community sports stories with partner newsrooms
Two newsrooms will benefit this spring from the help of tech-savvy University of Missouri journalists partnering with them on projects as RJI Student Innovation Fellows.
RJI’s director of innovation and Futures Lab to help guide ONA as new board member
Ebony Reed, director of innovation and the RJI Futures Lab, has been appointed to the board of directors for the Online News Association, which bills itself as the world’s largest digital news association and brings in about 2,000 attendees to its annual conference. Among the responsibilities and opportunities for board members is leading the organization “in … Continued
Post Episode 4: Popular true crime podcasts break news and crack cold cases
In episode 4 of Post, journalists discuss crime and justice reporting from podcasts to books.
Post Episode 3: Social media playing behind-the-scenes role in elections
In episode 3 of Post, journalists discuss how Snapchat, Facebook and Instagram are helping campaigns and reporters reach voters.
RJI: 10 years of innovating and more to come
The Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute is celebrating 10 years of innovating and helping ensure that journalism has a long and bright future in the service of democracy. The institute’s doors opened in 2008.
RJI seeks newsroom partners for millennial-driven innovative projects
Mid-October deadline for newsrooms wanting help next spring