Ascend Magazine Takes Sports Journalism to New Heights
SOJC students learn how to be professional sports writers as they travel the country interviewing athletes for a new gorgeous print publication that rivals professional magazines.
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3 Things I Learned from New Yorker Editor David Remnick
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.
Journalism Curriculum Adapts to Changing News Industry
In an era of shrinking newsrooms, misinformation, and declining revenues, the SOJC overhauled its journalism program to confront rapid changes in the news industry.
SOJC Seminar Course Offers Boost to Transfer Students
An SOJC course designed to help transfer students acclimate offers campus resources, professional opportunities, and connections to alumni.
Students Share SOJC Honors Program Advantages
Smaller classes, hands-on experience, and research opportunities give students in the SOJC Honors program an edge, whether they intend to pursue a master’s degree or start their careers.
SOJC’s Curricula, Hands-On Learning Lauded in E&P Story
The new SOJC curricula gives students experiences more reflective of the changing landscape of journalism, advertising, public relations, and media studies, according to an article in Editor & Publisher.
New Journalism Class Will Explore Media Landscape
Damian Radcliffe, SOJC professor of practice, is developing a Business of Media course that will give students a comprehensive understanding of the challenges confronting the communications industry.
Curiosity for Strategists not Just for Advertising Majors
Designed for advertising majors but open to everyone, the class aims to develop inquisitiveness. Taught by award-winning professor David Koranda, the class has been replicated all over the country.
How To Create a Game to Build Community
For a class project, a UO Media Studies major created a game to give players an introduction to faculty and staff and build community within the program.
How one SOJC class is building community trust in media
SOJC students in the Engaged Journalism class use community journalism approaches, such as needs assessments and listening sessions, to improve local news and information.