It all adds up in COMM486 — Health, the Internet, & Technology: a topic that matters, a high-demand career path, and a dynamic learning experience that counts for upper-division credit in both the Communication and Healthcare Administration majors at Southern Oregon University. “COMM486 gives students the opportunity to collaborate with…

Helping learners adapt to a constantly shifting digital landscape, Southern Oregon University’s new Certificate in Professional Social Media gives students a jumpstart on the road to dynamic careers in online media production and marketing. Students develop practical skills in content strategy, visual storytelling, copywriting, and media entrepreneurship. …

Interested in a career in the film industry? Want to get hands-on experience, but don’t know where to start? SOU now offers five micro-credentials in Digital Cinema, each covering a specialized area of technical and creative study for professional storytellers. — Digital Cinema micro-credentials allow students to develop and demonstrate their competency in specific fields related to film development, production, and management. Students also learn valuable skills in professional collaboration and problem-solving to prepare for successful careers in the media.

Currently on sabbatical from her regular teaching commitments at SOU, Precious Yamaguchi, an associate professor in Communication, Media & Cinema, is researching the unprecedented technological and cultural developments in Estonia over the last few decades, particularly esports. — A small country in Northern Europe, Estonia might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of innovation in technology.

If you have a love for storytelling, join the community of storytellers at Southern Oregon University for The Shaman, an upcoming showcase of creativity and authenticity at the Digital Media Center. Organized by Assistant Professor of Digital Cinema Vaun Monroe, The Shaman is a free multicultural storytelling showcase open to…

Darius Kila returned to his home state from Oregon when COVID-19 took hold in 2020, and quickly started working with his family’s business on Oahu. But after working as a legislative aid for Stacelynn Eli, Kila turned his life in a new direction, launching his own campaign for the District…

Passionate about comics and graphic novels? Dream of working in the comic industry someday? Southern Oregon University now offers a micro-credential in Comic Studies, helping students develop their understanding of comic art and narrative. The new credential combines courses from the Communication, Media & Cinema program and the Oregon Center…

New Faculty Hire Promotes Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Film Production — Marking a transformative addition to Southern Oregon University’s major in Digital Cinema, the Communication, Media & Cinema program is thrilled to announce the arrival of Vaun Monroe on campus. …

When Quinn-Evelynn Drummond arrived on campus at Southern Oregon University, she didn’t identify as an academically strong student. But when she connected with students and faculty in SOU’s courses in Communication Studies and Emerging Media & Digital Arts, something clicked. “My SOU experience has, essentially, transformed me,” said Drummond. “Not…