Engaged Journalism: Connecting Students with Communities
The SOJC's Engaged Journalism class is transforming how news serves communities in Lincoln County. Students learn by listening and collaborating directly with residents.
Agora Journalism Center
Agora Journalism Center Releases Report on Local News
The SOJC’s Agora Journalism Center has released a 2025 “report-ish” reflecting on the relationship between local news and the civic health of communities across Oregon, said Agora Director Andrew DeVigal.
Interim Dean Writes Toolkit on Local News Ecosystems
SOJC Interim Dean Regina Lawrence has created a toolkit through the Local News Impact Consortium for organizations and researchers who want to glean insight into their local news ecosystems.
SOJC Class Is Using Data to Redefine Journalism
Students in Professor Andrew DeVigal’s Engaged Journalism class use data to find out how local journalism can foster community connection. DeVigal is director of the SOJC’s Agora Journalism Center.
SOJC’s Agora Center Sponsors Event on Engaged Journalism
At the Engaged Journalism Exchange—a convening of journalists, funders, and scholars—media were urged to create community belonging. The event was co-sponsored by the SOJC’s Agora Journalism Center.
Class Project for Podcast Course Gets Boost from The Oregonian
Multimedia Storytelling Master’s student Kaiya Laguardia-Yonamine interviewed a community organizer for a class podcast. It appeared on the Oregonian’s “Beat Check” podcast.
How Shrinking News Outlets Lead to Misinformation
Andrew DeVigal, director of the SOJC’s Agora Journalism Center, tells ProPublica that more people are relying on social media for news, which is causing the rapid spread of misinformation.
Regina Lawrence Named Interim Dean of SOJC
Regina Lawrence, SOJC associate dean and research director of the Agora Journalism Center, has been named interim dean of the SOJC. She will relocate to Eugene and serve a one-year appointment.
Agora Journalism Center Director Featured on PDX Podcast
Andrew DeVigal, director of the Agora Journalism Center, was featured on an episode of the Schmidt Show PDX podcast exploring the crossroads of journalism, democracy, and technology.
Agora Director Argues for Passage of Media Funding Bill
In a Poynter Institute commentary, Andrew DeVigal, director of the Agora Journalism Center, urged passage of a bill that would require tech companies to compensate local news sources for their content.