EUGENE, Ore. – The dean of the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication is stepping down amid scrutiny over travel expenses. Juan-Carlos Molleda will resign effective August 1 and return to a faculty role.
The resignation was confirmed by a journalism employee after an announcement was made to faculty and staff. University of Oregon Provost and Senior Vice President Chris Long communicated the decision in an email.
“I recognize that this change comes at a challenging financial time for both the School of Journalism and Communication and our entire institution,” said Long…