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The ''Columbia Missourian'' is a digital-first newspaper based in
Walter Williams (1864-1935), the Missouri School of Journalism's first dean, helped establish the Missouri School of Journalism in 1908. The first issue of the ''Columbia Missourian'' was printed on the day that classes started, September 14, 1908.
Prior to his appointment as dean of the Journalism School, Williams worked at several newspapers in Boonville, served as president of the Missouri Press Association and was eventually offered a position as editor of the Columbia Herald. He faced much resistance of the prospects of a journalism school from editorial boards across the state, but when he was appointed by Governor Lon V. Stephens to the Board of Curators in 1899, a school of journalism became a more likely prospect.
In 1959, construction began on a new headquarters for the ''Columbia Missourian''. The addition to Jay H. Neff Hall included of floor space with newsroom, composing room, and press room. The new headquarters was dedicated in May 1962.
On September 19, 1968, the ''Columbia Missourian'' switched from afternoon to morning delivery. The change was originally opposed by Dean Earl English for fear that students would abandon coursework and spend all night working on the newspaper. Printers also threatened to quit because of the change in printing schedule.
In 1970, the ''Missourian'' obtained four federally licensed press-radio units. The radios had a range of and enabled students to learn of new assignments without returning to the newsroom, and they were used heavily in field reporting.
In 1985, the ''Missourian'' became the world's first daily newspaper to use a
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{{Columbia, Missouri Newspapers published in Columbia, Missouri Newspapers published in Missouri Newspapers established in 1908 1908 establishments in Missouri Daily newspapers published in the United States
Columbia, Missouri
Columbia is a city in the U.S. state of Missouri. It is the county seat of Boone County and home to the University of Missouri. Founded in 1821, it is the principal city of the five-county Columbia metropolitan area. It is Missouri's fourth ...
, published online seven days a week and in print five days a week. The newspaper is affiliated with the Missouri School of Journalism
The Missouri School of Journalism at the University of Missouri in Columbia is one of the oldest formal journalism schools in the world. The school provides academic education and practical training in all areas of journalism and strategic comm ...
, and is owned as a 501c3 non-profit under the Missourian Publishing Association. Students enrolled in staff classes produce the newspaper, which is managed by working professionals who also serve as professors.
History
Walter Williams (1864-1935), the Missouri School of Journalism's first dean, helped establish the Missouri School of Journalism in 1908. The first issue of the ''Columbia Missourian'' was printed on the day that classes started, September 14, 1908.
Prior to his appointment as dean of the Journalism School, Williams worked at several newspapers in Boonville, served as president of the Missouri Press Association and was eventually offered a position as editor of the Columbia Herald. He faced much resistance of the prospects of a journalism school from editorial boards across the state, but when he was appointed by Governor Lon V. Stephens to the Board of Curators in 1899, a school of journalism became a more likely prospect.
In 1959, construction began on a new headquarters for the ''Columbia Missourian''. The addition to Jay H. Neff Hall included of floor space with newsroom, composing room, and press room. The new headquarters was dedicated in May 1962.
On September 19, 1968, the ''Columbia Missourian'' switched from afternoon to morning delivery. The change was originally opposed by Dean Earl English for fear that students would abandon coursework and spend all night working on the newspaper. Printers also threatened to quit because of the change in printing schedule.
In 1970, the ''Missourian'' obtained four federally licensed press-radio units. The radios had a range of and enabled students to learn of new assignments without returning to the newsroom, and they were used heavily in field reporting.
In 1985, the ''Missourian'' became the world's first daily newspaper to use a local-area network
A local area network (LAN) is a computer network that interconnects computers within a limited area such as a residence, school, laboratory, university campus or office building. By contrast, a wide area network (WAN) not only covers a larger ...
for production. A year later, it became Missouri's first newspaper to install a computerized pagination
Pagination, also known as paging, is the process of dividing a document into discrete page (paper), pages, either electronic pages or printed pages.
In reference to books produced without a computer, pagination can mean the consecutive page num ...
system. The $250,000 system eliminated hands-on page designing.
In 1992, the ''Missourian'' became one of the world's first newspapers to offer content in a digital format as well as the traditional print format.
On April 18, 1995, Lee Hills Hall was dedicated as the new home of the ''Columbia Missourian''. The new headquarters was funded by approximately $5 million in gifts from former Missouri journalism student Lee Hills, who served as the first president of the Knight Ridder
Knight Ridder was an American media company, specializing in newspaper and Internet publishing. Until it was bought by McClatchy on June 27, 2006, it was the second largest newspaper publisher in the United States, with 32 daily newspaper brand ...
news service.
On July 1, 2018, Ruby Bailey became the ''Missourian''s first female executive editor.
On December 20, 2021, Elizabeth Stephens became the ''Missourian's'' executive editor.
Today, the newspaper is a web-first publication with a print edition published five days a week.
See also
*'' Columbia Daily Tribune''References
External links
Official site
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