In a new report, Damian Radcliffe, SOJC Chambers Professor in Journalism, explores how news outlets can improve trust in media by giving readers more power in story selection.  

Eleven new faculty at the SOJC bring skills and expertise in artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, consumer behavior, health journalism, and sports writing and marketing.

Christine Wise, an SOJC professor of practice and advertising area director, is a devoted sports fan who researches fan engagement. She’s worked for several professional and college teams.

“One Cool Story” is a student-created podcast that features interviews with students, alumni, faculty and staff about college, careers, our community and interesting stories.

Jakki Bailey, a new media studies professor at the SOJC, has researched the impact of virtual reality on children’s well-being and behavioral health.

Communication and Media Studies Master’s student Travis Wilson explored how the TV show “Yellowstone” reinforces the frontier myth in Montana, negatively impacting the environment.

Erin Morrison, a journalism and multidisciplinary science double major, attended the launch of the Europa Clipper, which will study Jupiter's moon. Morrison focused her undergrad thesis on the Europa Clipper mission.

Whitney Phillips, SOJC assistant professor of digital platforms and ethics, says the popularity of the true crime genre has some influencers vying for the “murder audience.”

Priya Sage, who is pursuing master’s degrees in strategic communication and immersive media communication, was featured in an OregonNews article honoring veterans. Sage served in the U.S. Coast Guard.

With an Immersive Media Communication Master’s from the SOJC, you’ll be ready to use AR, VR and XR in public relations, brand strategy, marketing or advertising.