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 PR graduate Ella Norton explains why hands-on experience, networking and alumni connections are so important.
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.
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.
Brent Walth, an SOJC professor and longtime investigative reporter, is interviewed on the podcast "Think Out Loud" about the sale of 15 Oregon newspapers.
A SOJC contingent of students and faculty attended World Press Freedom Day in Santiago, Chile, where student reporters produced blogs, podcasts and photography for the UO-UNESCO Crossings website.
Eden McCall, a journalism and spatial data science major, channels her curiosity into science communication projects like interpretive mapping and researching endangered frogs.
Mitchell Block, SOJC professor of documentary and film studies who was behind such powerful Oscar-recognized films as Poster Girl, No Lies, The Testimony, and Big Mama, has died at 73.
Listen to this podcast to hear Nathan Stevens ’16, a communication specialist at Briscoe Center for American History, talk about combining his love of journalism with his knowledge of audio storytelling.
Find out why the SOJC's Strategic Communication Master's program in Portland is a good fit for mid-career professionals and how it leads to better jobs and higher salaries for graduates.
The SOJC has been awarded a platinum Green Office Certification for sustainability efforts related to waste, energy conservation, and purchasing decisions. The SOJC was among five UO offices honored.