Jennifer Rowe

Jennifer Rowe is a Professor and Carol J. Loomis Faculty Fellow at the University of Missouri's Missouri School of Journalism, where she has taught since 1998. She served as chair of the Magazine Journalism Faculty Group for over six years and was editorial director of the award-winning student-produced city magazine Vox for thirteen years.

Her educational background includes both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Missouri School of Journalism. She has received numerous teaching honors including the O.O. McIntyre Professorship (2016), William T. Kemper Fellowship (2009), and MU Provost’s Outstanding Junior Faculty Teaching Award (2004).

Rowe specializes in magazine journalism education with research interests spanning feature writing, copyediting, and city magazine production. Her work emphasizes practical student training through publications like Vox and partnerships with professional organizations.

Her major awards include:

• O.O. McIntyre Professorship in Teaching Excellence (2016)
• Faculty-Alumni Award (2016)
• William T. Kemper Fellowship (2009)
• MU Provost’s Outstanding Junior Faculty Teaching Award (2004)
• Three-time Mizzou '39 Faculty Honoree

As faculty coordinator for the City and Regional Magazine Association awards program and collaborator with the Society of American Travel Writers, Rowe maintains strong industry connections. She has trained students who consistently win national awards in magazine competitions and has provided professional development for organizations including American Express and Nokia.

Her professional activities include directing the student-produced Vox magazine and facilitating partnerships with organizations like the Society of American Travel Writers and American Copy Editors Society.