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.

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SOJC Student Story Featured on Local Radio Station
Eugene's NPR affiliate, KLCC, highlighted the work of SOJC journalism major Erin Morrison. Her story, "The Power of Powwow," covered the UO Mother’s Day Powwow, which honors the Native community.
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SOJC Major Shares Tips Learned at Sport Marketing Event
Advertising major offers valuable sports content marketing tips and career advice she gained from attending the prestigious Gondola Summit.
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UO Honors SOJC Alums during Pride Month
The UO Alumni Association is celebrating Pride Month and the diverse identities of alumni identifying as LGBTQ+, including SOJC alumni Randy Shilts ’77, Sally Sheklow ’76, and Bethany Grace Howe ’19.
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The Wit Behind Duolingo’s Owl Is an SOJC Alum
Zaria Parvez, the witty social media maven behind Duolingo’s viral TikToks, started working at the company right after she graduated from the SOJC in 2020. It was the only job she applied for.
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SOJC Media Expert Sheds Light on Trump Supporters’ Views
SOJC Assistant Professor Whitney Phillips tells Columbia Journalism Review that many Trump supporters believe “disinformation” is code for conservative censorship.
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SOJC Study: TikTok Influences Shifts in Ideology
A Vox article about the influence of TikTok on political polarization cites an SOJC faculty study showing users’ ideology shifted after using the app, and most said it changed “a great deal.”
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Sports PR Job Tips: From Passion to Profession
Want to work in sports PR? SOJC expert offers insights on how to break into sports communication and land the perfect job.
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A Public Relations Major's Guide to College Success
SOJC PR graduate Ella Norton explains why hands-on experience, networking and alumni connections are so important.
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SOJC Advertising Major Profiled in Oregon Quarterly
Annie Neal, an advertising major and entrepreneurship minor, credits a "mosaic of mentors" for helping her achieve success as a student, creator and soon-to-be college graduate.
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SOJC Research: Brain Games May Boost Mental Health
Digital challenge games like Wordle or Sudoku may help restore psychological well-being, according to a study led by 2024 Ph.D. graduate Waseq Rahman and co-authored by Assistant Professor Maxwell Foxman.