Media Studies Undergraduate Program News

Is that image real or fake? Maxwell Foxman, SOJC associate professor of media studies, suggests a more nuanced scale that captures how closely an image represents what it’s trying to depict.
Ava Martinez transformed uncertainty into opportunity, using media studies coursework, research, and a global internship to prepare for a future in digital marketing.
SOJC alum Jack Whayland transformed a layout for Align into a concept for a full-fledged magazine. To create the publication, he worked with former SOJC cohorts.
Study abroad programs give SOJC students hands-on experience in global journalism, media and communication skills while building cultural fluency and confidence.
The SOJC’s Documentary Film Production minor has exceeded enrollment expectations after one term, said Professor Gabriela Martínez, the Jon Anderson Chair in Journalism and Communication.
Faculty share advice on making connections with professors to find internships, build portfolios, and prepare for careers in media and communication.
Bryce Newell, SOJC associate professor and David and Nancy Petrone Faculty Fellow, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to conduct research at the University of Copenhagen.
The SOJC’s Whitney Phillips, a media studies scholar and author of “The Shadow Gospel,” clears up what most people get wrong about political polarization and why it matters.
Sydney Seymour is double majoring in journalism and media studies because she loves media, games and ethical storytelling. The Snowden intern also studies hostage diplomacy and trauma-informed reporting.
Bennett Metcalf, a media studies major, shares his experiences working behind the scenes of Oregon athletic teams as an intern for the @GoDucks creative team on the "This is Oregon" podcast.