SOJC Students Make the Most of Summer Internships
Journalism major Mirandah Davis-Powell and Strategic Communication Master's candidates Jorney Baldwin and Rachel Marty were highlighted in an OregonNews article about summer internships.
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Students Share Articles Written During Trip to Spain
SOJC students researched, reported, wrote, and edited news stories during a four-week immersive study trip to Oviedo, Spain, led by Crossings Institute Co-Director Professor Peter Laufer.
Journalism Major Published in Irish Horse-Racing Paper
Rowan Shea, a second-year journalism major, wrote an article for the Irish horse-racing publication The Irish Field during a month-long study-abroad trip to Dublin.
SOJC’s Laufer Warns of Increasing Danger to Journalists
The Charlie Kirk murder raises the question of how to protect those who speak out. Peter Laufer discusses how his book “Don’t Shoot the Journalists: Migrating to Stay Alive” addresses that issue.
How Virtual Reality Is Changing Communication Careers
From Meta headsets to Snapchat Filters, mixed, augmented and virtual reality are already here, and successful communication professionals have to know how to use them.
How a Passion for Journalism and Dance Became a Job
Georgia Tucker ’25 found a unique path that merged her passions for journalism and dance, using both to tell stories, build community, and shape her professional future.
Podcast: The Importance of Numeracy in Everyday Life
From deciding to buy a house to choosing a health plan, many life decisions hinge on understanding numbers, said Ellen Peters, director of the SOJC’s Center for Science Communication Research.
Former SOJC Dean Weighs in on Meeting Ethics Complaints
Tim Gleason, former dean of the UO School of Journalism and Communications, told the Oregonian he was troubled by Portland city councilors’ text exchanges during a public budget meeting.
Charting Otter Rock Marine Reserve in Augmented Reality
The SOJC’s Snap AR Scholars and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife partner to create an augmented reality experience that helps people “see” the submerged Otter Rock Marine Reserve.
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.