Faculty
Randall Smith, B.J.
- Novak Affiliate Teaching Faculty
- Professor Emeritus, Missouri School of Journalism
- Phone
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(573) 882-9738
- Address
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Columbia, MO65211310-H Reynolds Journalism InstituteMissouri School of Journalism
Biography
Randall Smith, BJ ’74, a professor emeritus at the Missouri School of Journalism, is a former newspaper editor and a former president of the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing (SABEW).
Smith was a reporter and editor at two newspapers before joining The Kansas City Star in 1979, where he worked for 30 years. Smith rose to several senior news positions before moving to the business side as director of strategic development.
Smith says of leadership education, “The principles of leadership empower students with skills to navigate the challenges and complexities of college life.”