News from the School of Journalism and Communication

Find out what SOJC students, faculty, and alumni are up to on campus, on the national stage, and beyond.

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Journalism Student Joins Democracy Reporting Project
Romie Avivi Stuhl ’25 has been selected as a News21 fellow working on “Fractured—The State of American Democracy” at the Arizona State Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication this summer.
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4 Takeaways from Students' 16 NYC Media Visits
In May, Professor Damian Radcliffe led a group of journalism students on a tour of 16 New York City newsrooms, media outlets, and tech companies. Here are his insights on the biggest issues facing media.
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Curiosity for Strategists not Just for Advertising Majors
Designed for advertising majors but open to everyone, the class aims to develop inquisitiveness. Taught by award-winning professor David Koranda, the class has been replicated all over the country.
Sof Fox, a UO science communication minor, stands at a table laid out with informational materials with a river and pine forest in the background
Science Communication Minor Connects Science with People
SOJC’s science communication minor is open to all majors and focuses on communicating science with diverse audiences.
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SOJC Student Story Featured on Local Radio Station
Eugene's NPR affiliate, KLCC, highlighted the work of SOJC journalism major Erin Morrison. Her story, "The Power of Powwow," covered the UO Mother’s Day Powwow, which honors the Native community.
Maggie Troxell poses with her hands in the shape of an O in front of a wall of sports equipment painted teal at the Gondola sports content marketing conference
SOJC Major Shares Tips Learned at Sport Marketing Event
Advertising major offers valuable sports content marketing tips and career advice she gained from attending the prestigious Gondola Summit.
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UO Honors SOJC Alums during Pride Month
The UO Alumni Association is celebrating Pride Month and the diverse identities of alumni identifying as LGBTQ+, including SOJC alumni Randy Shilts ’77, Sally Sheklow ’76, and Bethany Grace Howe ’19.
Zaria Parvez stands with the Duolingo owl mascot, who wears an Elvis costume
The Wit Behind Duolingo’s Owl Is an SOJC Alum
Zaria Parvez, the witty social media maven behind Duolingo’s viral TikToks, started working at the company right after she graduated from the SOJC in 2020. It was the only job she applied for.
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SOJC Media Expert Sheds Light on Trump Supporters’ Views
SOJC Assistant Professor Whitney Phillips tells Columbia Journalism Review that many Trump supporters believe “disinformation” is code for conservative censorship.
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SOJC Study: TikTok Influences Shifts in Ideology
A Vox article about the influence of TikTok on political polarization cites an SOJC faculty study showing users’ ideology shifted after using the app, and most said it changed “a great deal.”