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: February 24, 2027
Pulitzer Prize Winner Brian Goldstone
Introduction: Ivy Reed, senior at the Missouri School of Journalism and WWG student researcher
Lessons from the Field: January 27, 2027
Sidney Award Winner Emmanuel Felton
Introduction: Nico Berlin and Maggie LeBeau, students at the Missouri School of Journalism and WWG student researchers