News

Why Americans Distrust the Media and What to Do About It

Read more about Why Americans Distrust the Media and What to Do About It

Seth Lewis, SOJC Shirley Papé Chair in Emerging Media, says many Americans view the media as elitist, disingenuous, and acting out of self-interests. To fix it, media must focus on authenticity.

SOJC Alum’s New Comic Focuses on War in Gaza

Read more about SOJC Alum’s New Comic Focuses on War in Gaza

Journalism alum Joe Sacco ’81 uses comics to plunge readers into the lived realities of those caught in war zones. His latest work, "War on Gaza," focuses on the Israeli assault on Palestinians.

3 Tips for Journalists: How to Write a Nonfiction Book

Journalism alum and author Jonathan Bach ’16 shares his advice for turning journalistic reporting into a compelling nonfiction book, from writing proposals and doing research to connecting with experts.

SOJC’s Librarian Can Offer Research Project Support

The University of Oregon’s journalism, communication and digital literacy librarian helps with research project support, assignments and fact checking.

Here’s What Some SOJC Students Think About Media Coverage

Read more about Here’s What Some SOJC Students Think About Media Coverage

KLCC interviewed students taking the SOJC’s Fundamentals of Reporting class for the Eugene radio show On the Record. They shared their perceptions of the media and its coverage of the 2024 election.

SOJC PhD Alum Interviewed by Voyage Tampa Magazine

Read more about SOJC PhD Alum Interviewed by Voyage Tampa Magazine

Robert Apiyo ’24, who earned a PhD in communication and media studies, was interviewed by Voyage Tampa. He is now an assistant professor at the University of Tampa, Florida.

Video: SOJC Researchers Aim to Improve Concussion Protocol

Read more about Video: SOJC Researchers Aim to Improve Concussion Protocol

SOJC professors Jesse Abdenour and Autumn Shafer conducted research to find out how to convince parents to take concussions seriously. They discovered it was all about telling compelling stories.

Barely Passing: J-School Professors Harshly Grade Media

Read more about Barely Passing: J-School Professors Harshly Grade Media

KLCC’s On the Record interviewed Regina Lawrence, associate dean of SOJC Portland, and Seth Lewis, SOJC’s director of journalism, about the shortcomings of the media during the presidential election.

Video: Two Oregon-Born Journalists Debate Media Role

Read more about Video: Two Oregon-Born Journalists Debate Media Role

SOJC journalism professor Brent Walth moderated a Willamette Week discussion between opinion writers Nicholas Kristof from the New York Times and Kimberly Strassel from The Wall Street Journal.

Journalism Reporting Tips for Stories That Move Readers

SOJC journalism professor and respected radio news reporter Brian Bull shares his journalism reporting tips for researching and writing compelling news stories.

Search this site

Journalism and Communication Menu

Journalism and Communication