Journalism Master's Program Student Work

Our journalism master's students get critical interviews, discover compelling subjects, and tell gripping stories as they gain hands-on journalism experience. Explore some of their projects: 

a tree grows on a traffic island in the middle of a Eugene street with a No Thru Trucks sign in front
Journalism Alum Explores Clash Between UO, Neighbors
In a story on KLCC’s website, Journalism Master's alum Bart Brewer ’24 delved into the often-contentious relationship the University of Oregon has with its neighbors on the east side of campus.
podcast cover art for Diaspora Rejects by Yordanos Tesfazion
Finding common ground through audio storytelling
As her culminating project for her Journalism Master's degree, Yordanos Tesfazion ’22 created the "Diaspora Rejects" podcast that hosted healing conversations about generational trauma and overcoming cultural barriers.
Eric Runes project called The Fandom Menace
Intergalactic interactions
For his Journalism Master’s terminal project, Eric Runes ’23 examined the interplay between movie-franchise “fandoms” and the algorithmically driven digital content they produce.
Robin FitzClemen and Max Foxman
Grad student's board game helps teach climate change
Journalism master’s student Robin FitzClemen is examining how adding an element of play can help people learn and retain information about the effects of climate change.
Amtrak train in Eugene, Oregon
Journalism master's students publish in Oregonian