The Charles Snowden Program for Excellence in Journalism, which matches interns with news partners across the state, was featured in an OregonNews feature story on summer internships.
Using too much data when writing about problems like climate change can spark anxiety, writes Ellen Peters, director of the SOJC’s Center for Science Communication Research.
Whitney Phillips, SOJC assistant professor of digital platforms and ethics, says there’s long been distrust of what she called "alphabet soup agencies," such as FEMA, the CIA, and the NIH.
Ivan Miller, a visiting professor of practice in sports journalism at the SOJC, says a career as a sports writer unites people across multiple backgrounds and involves multimedia storytelling.
SOJC student Sophie Fowler got a behind-the-scenes look at the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials in Eugene and learned some valuable insights about media relations, her future career.
Ruby Wool '25, a student member of the UO Board of Trustees, learned about student concerns, such as graduating without substantial debt and finding a job, which are addressed in the university's new strategic plan.
Danielle Austen '16, a journalism major who cut her teeth on Duck TV, landed a job at the true crime show "48 Hours" as associate producer of development. She says Duck TV prepared her to work in live TV.
SOJC experts analyze the media’s influence on politics and discuss 2024 election trends like news fatigue, misinformation, polling and social media impact.
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.