SOJC Associate Professor Jesse Abdenour’s research indicates that if you want to change minds, you need to tell a good story. Listen to his explanation during the KLCC interview beginning at 13:24.

The SOJC Year in Review looks back at the achievements, activities, and aspirations of our community in 2024 and shares our unique impact on our students and the field.

The SOJC’s new game studies minor gives students a deep understanding of how games fit into media professions like journalism, PR, advertising, and media studies.

SOJC Associate Professor Ed Madison created Sassy, an online career coach that’s been adopted by the state of Oregon. The tool uses artificial intelligence to match students to potential careers.

SOJC Associate Professor Jesse Abdenour talks about his research into what type of messaging will make parents take concussions seriously. Listen to the podcast from RNZ radio in New Zealand.

Seth Lewis, Shirley Papé Chair in Emerging Media at the SOJC, tells CBC that some people are fleeing Twitter for Bluesky to connect with people on a platform where they won’t be bombarded by spambots.

Whitney Phillips, SOJC assistant professor of digital platforms and ethics, tells NBC News that although Alex Jones’ Infowars may be gone, other right-wing sites will fill the gap.  

In a new report, Damian Radcliffe, SOJC Chambers Professor in Journalism, explores how news outlets can improve trust in media by giving readers more power in story selection.  

Eleven new faculty at the SOJC bring skills and expertise in artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, consumer behavior, health journalism, and sports writing and marketing.

Christine Wise, an SOJC professor of practice and advertising area director, is a devoted sports fan who researches fan engagement. She’s worked for several professional and college teams.