And yet Lookout and all local news outlets are competing for the same audiences with a constrained pool of financial resources. So DeVigal said it’s important that news outlets pool their efforts to produce outstanding local coverage. “Yes, we need
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Lookout Eugene-Springfield plans to restore in-depth local news
Professor Andrew DeVigal is the director of UO’s Agora Journalism Center, which studies local journalism and its sustainability. While he acknowledged that new players like Lookout could help fill existing coverage gaps, he said there could be unintended consequences.
Learning by doing: University of Oregon journalism students gain hands-on insight
Proud to see the Agora Journalism Center featured in Editor & Publisher for our work fostering community-centered journalism! 🌟 Learn how we’re helping journalists build trust, listen deeply, and reimagine local news ecosystems.
UO’s new Portland campus expands research opportunities
“… the Agora Journalism Center remains committed to supporting the health of Oregon’s local news ecosystem.”
Local news is pivotal in the fight to save democracy, expert says
This PEN America Q&A is part of a series of interviews with journalists and experts who regularly handle disinformation. The interviews will appear regularly through the election and beyond to highlight best practices, insights, case studies and tips. Our goal
Understanding Ranked Choice Voting and the 2024 Election in Portland
We’re excited to partner with Oregon Public Broadcasting, Open Signal, the City of Portland and Multnomah County to host the October 1 event “Understand Ranked Choice Voting and the 2024 Election in Portland.”
What’s the Future of Local Media?
An interview with The Jefferson Exchange’s Mike Green on Jefferson Public Radio: “Andrew DeVigal, Director of the Agora Journalism Center at the University of Oregon, and Maya Chupkov, who manages the Media and Democracy program at Common Cause California.”
Reporting on Ranked Choice Voting in Portland’s 2024 Elections: Resources for Journalists and Editors
Journalists who have reported on ranked choice voting elections around the United States have identified best practices and common pitfalls in reporting on this method of voting. In June 2024, Sightline collaborated with the Agora Journalism Center at the University
Covering Elections Under Ranked Choice Voting: A Hands-On Workshop for Journalists, by Journalists
This fall, as you know, Portland will become the country’s largest city to implement multi-winner ranked choice voting to select our next city council. Voters will also use single-winner ranked choice voting to select the city’s next mayor and auditor.
How one SOJC class is building community trust in media
Explore how the SOJC’s Engaged Journalism class, directed by Professor Andrew DeVigal, partners with local communities to assess their information needs, fostering trust and understanding through innovative educational practices. This approach teaches journalism and emphasizes the importance of listening and