SOJC Professors Offer 5 Networking and Internship Tips
Faculty share advice on making connections with professors to find internships, build portfolios, and prepare for careers in media and communication.
Media Studies Undergrad
SOJC Professor Gets Fulbright Award to Study Deepfakes
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.
3 Things You’re Getting Wrong About Political Polarization
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.
5 Questions: Meet Trauma-Informed Journalist Sydney Seymour
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.
Media Studies Student Talks about GoDucks Internship
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.
An SOJC Alum’s Route to Jobs at Disney, Netflix and HBO
Nolan Biorn ’20, a media studies alum, relied on networking and a dose of moxie to land jobs at Disney, Netflix, and HBO after college. He credits the SOJC for preparing him well for those roles.
Meme Culture: How User-Generated Content Sells Stuff
For his media studies capstone project, SOJC student Keegan Pond examined how marketers rely on celebrities and meme culture to sell products.
SOJC Year in Review: Highlights of 2024
The SOJC Year in Review looks back at the achievements, activities, and aspirations of our community in 2024 and shares our unique impact on our students and the field.
New Minor Sets Students Up for Careers in Gaming
The SOJC’s new game studies minor gives students a deep understanding of how games fit into media professions like journalism, PR, advertising, and media studies.
SOJC Year in Review: Highlights of 2024
The SOJC Year in Review looks back at the achievements, activities, and aspirations of our community in 2024 and shares our unique impact on our students and the field.