Elizabeth Brixey

Elizabeth Brixey is a Professor at the Missouri School of Journalism and city editor overseeing K-12 and youth coverage at the Columbia Missourian. She joined the faculty in 2003 and holds both bachelor's (1985) and master's (2013) degrees in journalism from the University of Missouri. Brixey coordinates the annual Atwater Writing Contest and is part of the Print and Digital News faculty group.

Education:

• Bachelor of Journalism, University of Missouri (1985)
• Master of Journalism, University of Missouri (2013)

Research & Teaching Focus: Journalism education, mentorship, and community reporting. Her approach emphasizes hands-on learning, student growth, and personalized teaching. She blends compassion with rigorous standards to prepare students for professional careers.

Awards & Recognition:

• 2025 Ann K. Covington Award for Mentoring
• 2022 William T. Kemper Fellowship
• 2019 Maxine Christopher Shutz Award
• 2017 O.O. McIntyre Professorship
• Reynolds Faculty Fellow

Advising & Impact: Mentor to over 50 Honors Convocation students and 11 Mizzou ’39 winners. Known for holistic mentorship, blending academic guidance with personal support. Her students praise her for fostering confidence and critical thinking.

Labs/Teams: Integral to the Columbia Missourian newsroom and the Journalism Professions faculty, emphasizing practical learning through real-world reporting.