Marine combat veteran turned journalist Mat Wolf has reported from the front lines facing violent riots, mortar shells, and car bombs to get the story.

Story by Randy NewnhamPhotos by Cheyenne ThorpeMy name is Randy, and I am a nontraditional student majoring in public relations. The first time I took a class at the University of Oregon was the summer of 1997, a full 21 years ago.

Power couple Molly Bedford, editor for the New York Times, and Ryan Knutson, host of the Wall Street Journal’s flagship podcast, met at the SOJC through a mutual love of journalism.

  The 2016 track class covered the U.S. Indoor National Championships located at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland.   Story by Becky Hoag  

Local news providers — from city newspapers to radio and TV stations — have faced multiple challenges in recent years, including declining revenues, shrinking newsrooms and shuttered titles. The disruption has led to some dire predictions about the sector’s ultimate fate. 

Scott Maier, Journalism Area HeadFor hundreds of years, journalism has been a major source of information for those interested in keeping up with current events, politics and scientific advancements.