Karen McIntyre, a new assistant professor of journalism at the SOJC, is passionate about solutions and constructive journalism because news shouldn’t have to be depressing.

SOJC Professor Seth Lewis led a media forum on the U.S. election that featured SOJC assistant professor Whitney Philips and experts from the Political Science Department. The panel covered polling, polarization and more.

Jesse Abdenour, SOJC associate professor, will use his Fulbright award to research attitudes toward concussion safety and learn which messages convinces people to adopt safer practices.

Damian Radcliffe, SOJC professor of practice, is developing a Business of Media course that will give students a comprehensive understanding of the challenges confronting the communications industry.

Peter Laufer, SOJC professor, defended journalism education to conservative commentator Bill O'Reilly and said that both journalists and news consumers need to be savvy about bias and misinformation.

In a new report for the Agora Journalism Center, SOJC Professor Damian Radcliffe explores the innovative approach of community-centered journalism, how newsrooms are implementing it and its challenges.

Renee Mitson, a new assistant professor of public relations, wants students to think clearly about AI.

Sharon-Nicole “Nikki” McClaran, an assistant professor of public relations at the SOJC, focuses on researching the media’s influence on health behavior.

Saima Kazmi, a new assistant professor of advertising at the SOJC, focuses on consumer psychology, effective messaging and strategic communication.

Regina Lawrence, research director for the SOJC’s Agora Journalism Center, told the San Francisco Examiner why the media cover candidates’ character more than they do policy issues.