Faculty News

Journalism grad Leo Heffron ’26 interviewed Eugene-area residents—including two SOJC professors—who were living in New York City and Washington, DC, during the terrorist attacks on 9/11.
SOJC Professor Peter Laufer was interviewed about his book, “We Are All Americans: Stories from Three Road Trips Across Our Nation in the Long Wake of 9/11” on OPB’s “Think Out Loud.”
SOJC Professor of Practice Charlie Butler wrote a compelling profile in Runner’s World about a NYFD firefighter who died on 9/11 and the family who continues to honor his legacy.
Is that image real or fake? Maxwell Foxman, SOJC associate professor of media studies, suggests a more nuanced scale that captures how closely an image represents what it’s trying to depict.
AI-generated summaries, featured snippets, and other features mean that Google is the final destination for many users, rather than the start of a journey, says SOJC Professor of Practice Damian Radcliffe.
Telemundo’s incessant promotions during the World Cup may surprise U.S. viewers, but they’re the norm in a nation with a saturated ad market, Chris Chávez, SOJC advertising professor, told the LA Times.
Four SOJC faculty members have received promotions: Karen McIntyre, associate professor; Courtney Munther, teaching professor; Daniel Pimentel, associate professor; and Gretchen Soderlund, professor.
SOJC Assistant Teaching Professor Lisa Peyton says communicators have a direct role in how brands show up in AI-generated answers. Peyton teaches strategic communication classes focused on AI.
Whitney Phillips, SOJC associate professor of information politics and media, tells USA Today why people love true crime. Her research focuses in part on the ethics of true crime.
SOJC Professor of Practice Charlie Butler profiled Columbia men’s tennis coach Howard Endelman for the alumni magazine Columbia College Today. Butler is a 1987 alum of the New York college.