Forging a career path in immersive media communication
The School of Journalism and Communication launched a new master’s degree in immersive media communication, providing an exciting reality for creative careers.
Why SOJC
The true crime genre is popular, but is it ethical?
Is consuming true crime stories ethical? That is the big question asked in J-397 Media Ethics, taught by Whitney Phillips, assistant professor of digital platforms and ethics.
Journalism documentary tackles Portland's racist history
Students in the Multimedia Journalism Master’s program took the unique approach of pursuing their class project as a group and told a meaningful story about longtime Portlanders.
What happened when I jumped into sports journalism
For five months Chloe Montague was fully focused on sports journalism, first as a Track Bureau student and then as an intern. This three-part series explores the opportunity and its impact on her.
Professor says representation of "gamers" is outdated
It’s OK to spend hundreds of hours playing ‘The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.’ Here’s why.
4 ways to avoid polluting the social media ecosystem
Whitney Phillips, assistant professor of media studies, shares tips everyone can use to decide what kind of content to share on social media.
Harvard climate change and health expert to explore storytelling as a climate change solution
Harvard climate change and health expert to discuss storytelling as a climate change solution at UO School of Journalism and Communication’s Johnston Lecture.
Game studies researchers explore collegiate esports in the new EGR Lab
In the SOJC’s Esports and Games Research Lab, students explore the psychology, culture, and industry surrounding gaming—including its effectiveness as a learning tool and its integration into everyday life.