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.

The SOJC has been awarded a platinum Green Office Certification for sustainability efforts related to waste, energy conservation, and purchasing decisions. The SOJC was among five UO offices honored.
Before meeting with potential employers on an SOJC college professional development trip, memorize these nine networking tips to get the most out of the experience and land your post-grad dream job.
SOJC researcher Daniel Pimentel says the metaverse offers an interactive visual experience that can make seemingly distant threats, like climate change, feel close and personally relevant.
A podcast of Jason Rezaian’s 2024 Ruhl Lecture is now available. Rezaian, a journalist who spent 544 days in an Iranian prison, discusses advocacy for hostages, exiled journalists, and more.
Whitney Phillips, assistant professor of digital platforms and ethics, blamed political fatigue and digital media bubbles for why Trump’s trial did not captivate nation like past celebrity court cases.
Networking with UO alumni and working for the student-led Duck TV station helped four SOJC students get news, sports and weather jobs at local TV news stations.
SOJC student Kayla Krueger, a KWVA DJ and guitar player in the group GrrlBand, experienced a lot of gender bias in the music industry. So she wrote her honors thesis on hegemonic patriarchy.
Media and women's rights activist Emrakeb Woldearegay shares her journey traveling from Ethiopia to Eugene with her family to pursue her dream of earning a doctorate in communication and media studies.
The Oregon chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists has named KLCC’s Nathan Wilk its 2024 Rookie of the Year. Wilk ’23 was part of the Snowden Internship Program before joining KLCC in 2023.
Madilyne Acosta-Nguyen ’21 is  profiled in the UO Alumni Association's May Shout Feature story for ADPI Heritage Month. She works for Sony as a senior diversity, equity and inclusion specialist.