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.

As the graduating class of 2023 prepares to fly the nest, University of Oregon honors the resilience, dedication and achievements of just some of our amazing graduates, including two from the SOJC.
Whitney Phillips writes with two others about Ron DeSantis’ quasi-religious shadow gospel and how it is more dangerous than you might think.
On The Oregonian’s podcast, Regina Lawrence, associate dean and lead author of a recent study on the state of local news through the SOJC’s Agora Journalism Center, discusses importance of local news.
Atiba Jefferson recently visited the School of Journalism and Communications for some classroom takeovers, student portfolio reviews, Canon product demos, a presentation of his work, and a hands-on student workshop at the local skate park.
In advertising, there’s a job for everyone, from copywriting and design to project and account management. The ad major and Allen Hall Advertising allow students to explore and find what fits best.
Journalism Instructor Charlie Deitz sat down with SOJC student Jillian Gray to share a few tips and tricks he’s learned to make the most of audio storytelling, including podcasts and radio.
MarTech put together a list of the digital experience experts to follow now and into the future, including Professor Lisa Peyton.
Two years ago, SOJC alum Sarah Mensah made history when she became the first Black woman vice president at Nike North America. The company recently announced she's been promoted to President of Jordan Brand.
Amelia Kennedy ’23 shared her #LifesasaJStudent experience, from finding the School of Journalism and Communication to declaring her major in public relations and everything that went along with it.
In an examination of algorithm-based news recommendations, research team asked actual internet users to complete real-world searches of topics in the news and list the recommendations they got.