Pete Bland

Pete Bland is an Assistant Professor at the Missouri School of Journalism, University of Missouri, and serves as Sports Editor of the Columbia Missourian. He is affiliated with the Journalism Professions department and the Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI). Bland graduated from the Missouri School of Journalism in 1993 and has over 20 years of experience in print and digital journalism, including roles at the Columbia Daily Tribune and Chicago Tribune. His expertise spans sports journalism, digital news innovation, and editorial management.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Missouri School of Journalism, 1993

Research & Roles: Bland teaches Sports Journalism and Digital News Editing courses. He oversees the Missourian’s sports team, focusing on Mizzou athletics and local high school coverage. His work at RJI involves testing digital pay models and social media strategies. He emphasizes cross-platform storytelling, including video, podcasts, and social media.

Awards: None explicitly listed.

Advising & Grants: Advises student journalists through hands-on programs like Get in the Game, which integrates classroom learning with real-world reporting. No grants mentioned.

Labs/Teams: Leads sports operations at the Columbia Missourian and collaborates with RJI on digital media initiatives.