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 professor investigates diversity within PR
Story by Nikki Kesaris
Judy Holtz
Grad profile: How Judy Holtz became a multimedia journalist
Journalism alum Judy Holtz’s journey as a multimedia storyteller started with a passion for photography and led to a career as a video producer.
SOJC Multimedia Journalism grad students tackle Portland's air problem
Story and video by Richard Percy Three years ago in Portland, Oregon, the U.S. Forest Service began a groundbreaking study into the Rose City’s air quality. Knowing that elemental concentrations found in moss reflect what's in the atmosphere, they were able to use samples of the plant to identify toxic chemicals plaguing the air, and in some cases, their sources.  
SOJC Professor Alex Tizon discusses Biology of Story and new forms of storytelling
Story by Polly IrunguPhotos courtesy of Amnon Buchbinder
Gandhi statue
Featured Student Work: Gandhi Must Fall
A Multimedia Journalism Master’s student investigated the controversy surrounding a statue of Ghandi in Johannesburg, South Africa.
SOJC media studies professor dives deep into adult film history
By Andra BrichacekUO School of Journalism and Communication (SOJC) Assistant Professor Peter Alilunas, BA ’06, is used to being called “the porn guy.”“It doesn’t bother me,” he said. “I’m used to it — and I’m glad for any opportunity to show people that adult film can be treated seriously, like any other topic.”