Journalism Program News

Portland Timbers CEO Heather Davis ’98 reflects on how her time at the SOJC has helped her throughout her career, from the Oval Office and law school to the NFL.
The Business of Journalism is an SOJC class that teaches students the ins and outs of running a successful and sustainable freelance journalism business. Guest speakers offer tips and advice.
Sam Katzman ’15 was editor of FLUX magazine while at the SOJC. Now the Emmy and Webby winner makes videos for Travis Kelce.
New Yorker editor David Remnick shared advice with journalism students at the SOJC. Students in the “New Yorker” class also heard from writers, editors, cartoonists, and the cartoon editor.
When SOJC student Erin Morrison set out to witness the historic launch of NASA’s Europa Clipper mission in Florida in mid-October, she had no idea she’d also be facing a Category 5 hurricane.
An investigation by The Lund Report in collaboration with the UO’s Catalyst Journalism Project and OPB highlighted Oregon’s failure to equip youths with needed tools against drugs.
In an era of shrinking newsrooms, misinformation, and declining revenues, the SOJC overhauled its journalism program to confront rapid changes in the news industry.
David Remnick, editor of The New Yorker, told students in Professor of Practice Charlie Butler’s SOJC honors class that publishing long-form journalism in a short-form world has value and purpose.
SOJC journalism students and faculty traveled to New York City to learn tips and advice from media professionals, including reporters, podcasters, editors, producers, and content creators.
News stories that empower readers to see their own role in solutions to big problems like climate change are more inclined to take action, a new study by SOJC researchers has found.