Missouri School of Journalism

The School of Journalism at the University of Missouri was the world’s first school of journalism. It was founded in 1908 and directed by the journalist, Walter Williams (1864–1935). A Missouri native, Williams is considered the founder of journalism education and was the driving force behind the effort to give journalism schools professional standards and recognition. In the 1920s, Williams wrote the Journalist’s Creed, a widely accepted code of ethics for journalists.