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.

Story by Carleigh OethVideo and photos by Aaron Nelson
Story by Margaret Connors Tuesday, Nov. 8, was a big day for the nation and for the world. It was also the first time that SOJC students from Professor of Practice Torsten Kjellstrand’s J-365 Intro to Photojournalism class had the opportunity to cover an event as significant as the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Read the updated article "Media Influence on Politics: 7 Election Trends in 2024." Find out how news fatigue, misinformation, polls, bias, social media and more affect voter engagement and choice.
Story by Nikki Kesaris Photo by Assistant Professor Jesse Abdenour
Story by Nikki Kesaris
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.
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.