Eric Hughes

Eric Hughes

Eric Hughes

Eric Hughes is a senior at the University of Missouri studying journalism, with minors in economics and English. He has covered health, higher education, and state government for the Columbia Missourian and previously was a news editor for The Maneater, Mizzou’s student newspaper. His emphasis area is in writing and reporting, with an interest in business journalism.

Olivia Paschal

Fellow

Olivia Paschal
Olivia Paschal is writing a book on the Ozarks’ role in shaping the modern economy by incubating businesses like Walmart and Tyson Foods.

Workshops / Events

Lessons from the Field: Thursday, April 2, 2026
New York Times Magazine Writer Caleb Gayle
Introduction: Laine Cibulskis, senior at the Missouri School of Journalism and WWG student researcher
Lessons from the Field: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Michelle García, Winner of the American Mosaic Journalism Prize
Introduction: Ivy Reed, junior at the Missouri School of Journalism and WWG student researcher