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.

SOJC science communication researchers John Sutter, Alex Segrè Cohen, and Ben Bunquin take an interdisciplinary approach to connect science and society and help us build better connections to the natural world.  
SOJC alum Jonathan Bach ’16 will discuss his new book about the Bend housing crisis, “High Desert, Higher Costs,” with Associate Professor Brent Walth at Powell’s Books in Portland on April 29.
Lisa Peyton, an immersive and strategic communication instructor at the SOJC, led a talk on using generative AI tools for content creation at the MarTech online conference.
Portland Timbers CEO Heather Davis ’98 reflects on how her time at the SOJC has helped her throughout her career, from the Oval Office and law school to the NFL.
Sally Garner, SOJC senior director of student success, has received the Excellence in Advising–Advising Administrator Award from the Global Community for Academic Advising.
Ken Doctor ’79 has launched a new digital news site in Eugene modeled after his Pulitzer Prize–winning site in Santa Cruz, California. Lookout Eugene-Springfield will cover local news and sports.
Rebecca Chiang, a fourth-year PR student and admitted tech enthusiast, writes about how her internship at The Hoffman Agency allows her to work at the intersection of PR and tech.
Nicole Dahmen, SOJC professor of media literacy and journalism, talks about how influencers and social media make some travel destinations more popular than others on the WHYY podcast Peak Travel.  
The Business of Journalism is an SOJC class that teaches students the ins and outs of running a successful and sustainable freelance journalism business. Guest speakers offer tips and advice.
Sam Katzman ’15 was editor of FLUX magazine while at the SOJC. Now the Emmy and Webby winner makes videos for Travis Kelce.