Faculty News

Whitney Phillips, SOJC media studies professor, told the New York Times the absurd juxtaposition of Portland protesters in silly costumes against masked federal agents is resonating with people.
Peter Laufer, SOJC professor and James N. Wallace Chair of Journalism, talked to the Eugene Weekly about his new book, “Don’t Shoot the Messenger: Migrating to Stay Alive,” and his life as a reporter.
Whitney Phillips, SOJC associate professor of media studies, was quoted in a New York Times article about the effectiveness of the Trump administration’s social media tactic of attacking liberals.
Faculty share advice on making connections with professors to find internships, build portfolios, and prepare for careers in media and communication.
SOJC Professor of Practice Torsten Kjellstrand will be inducted into the Missouri Photojournalism Hall of Fame, which honors outstanding contributors to visual communication with ties to Missouri.
Cottage Grove teacher Kindra Roy recalls how Professor of Practice Ivan Miller pushed her to go to college despite a tumultuous home life. Miller taught high school before working at the SOJC.
Peter Laufer, the SOJC’s James Wallace Chair Professor of Journalism, hopes his latest book, “Don’t Shoot the Journalists: Migrating to Stay Alive,” inspires support of a free press.
John Sutter, assistant professor of science communication, received the Horizon Award from his alma mater, the University of Utah College of Fine Arts. The award honors accomplished midcareer alumni.
Lisa Peyton, an SOJC assistant teaching professor who focuses on AI and strategic communication, writes in Forbes magazine that marketing leaders need to give teams psychological safety to experiment.
The Charlie Kirk murder raises the question of how to protect those who speak out. Peter Laufer discusses how his book “Don’t Shoot the Journalists: Migrating to Stay Alive” addresses that issue.