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 Dean Juan-Carlos Molleda lauded the LAGRANT Foundation and the Hispanic Public Relations Association for supporting Hispanic students and professionals in advertising, marketing, and public relations.
SOJC students need to embrace generative AI tools like ChatGPT rather than being discouraged from using them altogether, writes Damian Radcliffe, Chambers Professor in Journalism, in a Medium post.
Catie Foley ’24, an Advertising and Brand Responsibility Master’s alum, landed her dream job at Reformation, a Los Angeles-based sustainable clothing and accessory company.
Anita Johnson ’53, the majority owner of Eugene Weekly and an SOJC Hall of Achievement inductee, died of cancer Dec. 14. She was the driving force behind the paper’s dedication to community journalism.
Seth Lewis, SOJC Shirley Papé Chair in Emerging Media, says many Americans view the media as elitist, disingenuous, and acting out of self-interests. To fix it, media must focus on authenticity.
Journalism alum Joe Sacco ’81 uses comics to plunge readers into the lived realities of those caught in war zones. His latest work, "War on Gaza," focuses on the Israeli assault on Palestinians.
Journalism alum and author Jonathan Bach ’16 shares his advice for turning journalistic reporting into a compelling nonfiction book, from writing proposals and doing research to connecting with experts.
The University of Oregon’s journalism, communication and digital literacy librarian helps with research project support, assignments and fact checking.
KLCC interviewed students taking the SOJC’s Fundamentals of Reporting class for the Eugene radio show On the Record. They shared their perceptions of the media and its coverage of the 2024 election.
Robert Apiyo ’24, who earned a PhD in communication and media studies, was interviewed by Voyage Tampa. He is now an assistant professor at the University of Tampa, Florida.