Danny Pimentel, SOJC assistant professor of immersive psychology, won the 2025 Rising Star Award from Augmented World Expo. He was recognized for using immersive technologies to inspire prosocial and pro-environmental behavior.

An SOJC student-led organization called Snap AR Scholars is working with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to change the way people interact with the ocean to drive conservation.

SOJC researcher Daniel Pimentel says the metaverse offers an interactive visual experience that can make seemingly distant threats, like climate change, feel close and personally relevant.

The School of Journalism and Communication launched a new master’s degree in immersive media communication, providing an exciting reality for creative careers.