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
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Engaging the Emergence of Civic Media Ecosystems
As a precursor to the Online News Association’s national conference in Philadelphia, 120 community-driven innovators assembled at Temple University to address this question: “How do we advance journalism for all?”
Press Pass: What is the Rogue Valley’s Public Square?
“What are the physical spaces where people come together and share information in your community?” That’s one question from a new report about access to information in Southern Oregon. It’s being published in April by researchers and students at the
Southern Oregon journalism presents a case study for a University of Oregon center
The Agora Journalism Center at the University of Oregon is focused on helping build journalism that comes FROM the community, FOR the community. AJC Director Andrew DeVigal has been studying the Southern Oregon journalism scene for a while now, and
How do you find out what you want to know about your community?
University of Oregon researchers are surveying local area residents about how they find out — and would like to find out — about local news
Oregon lawmakers ponder grants for local news
An amended version of the bill won’t include tax credits for donating or subscribing to news outlets
Lessons from Southern Oregon’s local news collapse
The Medford paper’s demise is also yet another cautionary tale of what can happen when local newspapers fall into the hands of remote investors. It was sold repeatedly to out-of-state investors who whittled away until there was nothing left.
Demise of Medford paper comes as legislators propose a news rescue (Editor’s note)
Last fall, the Agora Journalism Center issued a groundbreaking report assessing news in Oregon. The authors, Regina Lawrence and Andrew DeVigal, called for action not to preserve profits for journalists but to arrest the erosion of a key tool of democracy.
The government’s role in growing Oregon’s news ecosystem, with the Agora Journalism Center
Regina and Andrew talked with Oregon Bridge about the state of Oregon’s news and information ecosystem—and some of the innovative ideas from across the state. This conversation is about journalism, but specifically for a more politics-focused audience.
We mapped local news in Oregon. Here’s how it can be stronger.
A new study from the Agora Journalism Center finds issues and solutions