School of Journalism and Communication | University of Oregon Search this site Journalism and Communication Menu Homepage GREAT STORYTELLING STARTS HERE GREAT STORYTELLING STARTS HERE What Will Your Story Be? College is not just about getting a degree. It’s about planning your life story. At the SOJC, you’ll find a welcoming vibe and supportive community that’s rare in large public universities. You’ll access flexible programs that allow you to truly explore your passions while building skills in our state-of-the-art production spaces, student-run publications and agencies, internships, and global learning trips. And you’ll discover how to make a real difference with your unique contributions. Visit Apply What Will Your Story Be? College is not just about getting a degree. It’s about planning your life story. At the SOJC, you’ll find a welcoming vibe and supportive community that’s rare in large public universities. You’ll access flexible programs that allow you to truly explore your passions while building skills in our state-of-the-art production spaces, student-run publications and agencies, internships, and global learning trips. And you’ll discover how to make a real difference with your unique contributions. Visit Apply Undergraduate Degrees Today’s booming creative and media economy offers a ton of exciting career paths, from sports communicator and science journalist to advertising strategist esports producer , and documentary filmmaker . No matter which of our four majors you choose, you’ll get a strong liberal arts foundation, the flexibility to forge your own path, and the professional skills and connections to succeed. Advertising Journalism Media Studies Public Relations Explore Undergrad Degrees Graduate Degrees In a competitive and rapidly evolving field, an advanced degree will help you stand out. No matter which path you take, you’ll get to work alongside some of the best faculty practitioners and researchers in the field. We offer: Communication and Media Studies PhD (Eugene) Communication and Media Studies Master's (Eugene) Advertising and Brand Responsibility Master's (Eugene) Multimedia Storytelling Master's (Portland) Strategic Communication Master's (Portland) Immersive Media Communication Master's (Online) Discover Graduate Degrees Undergraduate Degrees Today’s booming creative and media economy offers a ton of exciting career paths, from sports communicator and science journalist to advertising strategist esports producer , and documentary filmmaker . No matter which of our four majors you choose, you’ll get a strong liberal arts foundation, the flexibility to forge your own path, and the professional skills and connections to succeed. Advertising Journalism Media Studies Public Relations Explore Undergrad Degrees Graduate Degrees In a competitive and rapidly evolving field, an advanced degree will help you stand out. No matter which path you take, you’ll get to work alongside some of the best faculty practitioners and researchers in the field. We offer: Communication and Media Studies PhD (Eugene) Communication and Media Studies Master's (Eugene) Advertising and Brand Responsibility Master's (Eugene) Multimedia Storytelling Master's (Portland) Strategic Communication Master's (Portland) Immersive Media Communication Master's (Online) Discover Graduate Degrees Latest News April 17, 2026 SOJC Students Bring Rural Voices to the Airwaves Students in Charlie Deitz’s Audio Magazine class traveled to Oakridge, Oregon, to report and produce an audio package capturing the town's voices, challenges, and everyday life. April 17, 2026 21 Students Earn Charles Snowden Internships Student journalists from four Oregon universities have been named 2026 Charles Snowden Program for Excellence in Journalism interns. The reporting and photojournalism interns will work for outlets in Oregon and Washington. April 17, 2026 Ad Alum Turns Clothing Generator into Hot Fashion App While an ad major at the SOJC, Max Birch ’23 developed a rudimentary outfit generator that would become the first-ever prototype for the Fitted app. Now he’s chief marketing officer of the company. More News Latest News April 17, 2026 SOJC Students Bring Rural Voices to the Airwaves Students in Charlie Deitz’s Audio Magazine class traveled to Oakridge, Oregon, to report and produce an audio package capturing the town's voices, challenges, and everyday life. More News $725K+ in student scholarships awarded each year 16 Pulitzer prizes won by faculty and alumni 21,000+ in the SOJC Alumni Network Meet the Flock JOURNALISM STUDENT Jeremy Williams built his photography portfolio in Ghana and New Orleans. → ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Sally Lim researches brand activism on social media platforms. → ADVERTISING ALUM Tevin Tavares ’16 directs films and music videos for NBA players and the Jordan Brand. → SCIENCE COMMUNICATION MINOR Eliza Lawrence researches how communication can improve numeric literacy. → JOURNALISM ALUM John Strong ’07 is the lead play-by-play announcer for soccer on FOX Sports. → PHD STUDENT Waseq Rahman explores games as tools for social change communication. → ADVERTISING STUDENT Chloe Montague covers international track and field events as a sports journalist. → ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Danny Pimentel develops immersive experiences to influence environmental change. → Meet Our Students Meet Our Faculty Meet Our Alumni Meet the Flock JOURNALISM STUDENT Jeremy Williams built his photography portfolio in Ghana and New Orleans. → ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Sally Lim researches brand activism on social media platforms. → ADVERTISING ALUM Tevin Tavares ’16 directs films and music videos for NBA players and the Jordan Brand. → SCIENCE COMMUNICATION MINOR Eliza Lawrence researches how communication can improve numeric literacy. → JOURNALISM ALUM John Strong ’07 is the lead play-by-play announcer for soccer on FOX Sports. → PHD STUDENT Waseq Rahman explores games as tools for social change communication. → ADVERTISING STUDENT Chloe Montague covers international track and field events as a sports journalist. → ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Danny Pimentel develops immersive experiences to influence environmental change. → Meet Our Students Meet Our Faculty Meet Our Alumni Hands-On Learning, Real-World Experience The hallmark of the SOJC experience is the professional practice students get in the field. From reporting trips around the globe , to internships with multinational media companies , to navigating the complexities of client work in student-run agencies , these real-life experiences will tip the scales in your favor when it's time to find a job. Explore Learning Experiences In Allen Hall on the Eugene campus, the Experience Hub has everything you need to become a powerful content creator, including our cutting-edge immersive media lab, professional-quality podcast studio, social media analytics lab, a broadcast/photography studio and editing bays, and plenty of flexible spaces for creative collaboration. Learn about the Experience Hub The next media frontier is the immersive metasphere, from 360 video to virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and extended reality (XR). We’re pioneering media-making and research, and exploring the ethics of these emerging technologies at the Oregon Reality (OR) Lab, our state-of-the-art immersive experience space at SOJC Portland Explore the OR Lab Connect with us: @uosojc Connect with us: @uosojc Events What is Research? (2026) Apr 23 What is Research? (2026) Apr 23 UO Portland Filmlandia Screening Series: "Tracktown" Apr 23 Filmlandia Screening Series: "Tracktown" Apr 23 Lawrence Hall What is Research? (2026) Apr 24 What is Research? (2026) Apr 24 UO Portland What is Research? (2026) Apr 25 What is Research? (2026) Apr 25 UO Portland Reputation Capital Apr 27 Reputation Capital Apr 27 Lawrence Hall The Cafe Chronicles: An Exhibit of Colombian Coffee Culture Apr 30 The Cafe Chronicles: An Exhibit of Colombian Coffee Culture Apr 30 Allen Hall PR Video Bootcamp: Video Storytelling and Client Workflow Apr 30 PR Video Bootcamp: Video Storytelling and Client Workflow Apr 30 Allen Hall Undergraduate Research Symposium May Undergraduate Research Symposium May 7 Erb Memorial Union, Price Science Library & Collier House Cinema Studies Presents: Screening of "Sometimes I Think About Dying" and Q&A with Director Rachel Lambert May Cinema Studies Presents: Screening of "Sometimes I Think About Dying" and Q&A with Director Rachel Lambert May 7 Lawrence Hall Cinema Studies Presents: Directing Masterclass with Rachel Lambert May Cinema Studies Presents: Directing Masterclass with Rachel Lambert May 8 Lawrence Hall All Events