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.

Jeff Dean looks into the lens while wearing a dark hooded rain jacket.
Jeff Dean ’18 on documenting the world around him with photography
U.S. Army veteran Jeff Dean saw the impact of photography while serving as a medevac crew chief in Iraq. Then he realized his dream as a professional photographer via a Journalism Master’s degree.
A hand reaching toward several trophies sitting on a dresser.
UO strategic communication students win top case study prize two years running
A trio of Strategic Communication Master’s students won the Arthur W. Page Society’s top prize for their case study on Delta Airlines’ strict mask mandate.
Tiara Darnell laughs at her computer while petting her cat.
Alumni profile: Tiara Darnell ’17 and ’18 on transforming concurrent degrees into a career path
The first SOJC grad to get a master’s in both strategic communication and multimedia journalism, Tiara Darnell parlayed her skills into a successful career in podcast production.
Chris Frisella takes a selfie in front of a cascading mountain view.
Alumni profile: Navigating the world of journalism: top 8 tips from seasoned SOJC graduate Chris Frisella ‘85
Veteran journalist and SOJC alum Chris Frisella provides pearls of wisdom for young professionals to forge a successful media career.