September 14, 1908
On this date the School of Journalism was founded at the University of Missouri. It was the very first “J-school” in the world.
This post was contributed by Ross Malone. A historian and a retired school teacher, Ross has authored many books about Missouri’s history, weird facts, and folk tales. He has also written children’s historical fiction. Visit his website, and buy his books in the Missouri Life store.
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