Alec Freudenstein ’24 turned his Immersive Media Communication Master’s project—an emotionally aware AI financial advisor—into a prototype that has been recognized by leading AI firms.
Doctoral candidate Luda Gogolushko, who also has a master's in advertising and brand responsibility from the SOJC, is researching how disability representation in media shapes identity while building community through her inclusive publishing house.
From investigating Portland’s Elvis to leading digital strategy at Oregon Public Broadcasting, SOJC alum Sara Roth ’15 proves that curiosity and connection drive powerful journalism.
Jason de Parrie-Turner drew from his background in art, film, augmented reality, and AI in the SOJC’s Immersive Media Communication Master’s program to create transformative storytelling experiences.
From Allen Hall PR to PRNEWS Rising Star, Hannah Oakley ’18 has built a career shaping narratives for athletes, entertainers, and women’s sports leagues.
Francesca Fontana ’17 returned to the SOJC to talk about her financial reporting career at the Wall Street Journal. The SOJC and Clark Honors College played key roles in her development.
Annika Nagat, MA ’24 of Germany studied advertising and brand responsibility as a master’s student while on exchange to the SOJC. Now she works in sustainable advertising.
Eliza Aronson '24, a former Charles Snowden Program for Excellence in Journalism intern, exposed sexual trafficking at Portland massage parlors in a Willamette Week story that led to a new Oregon law.
As communications director for a regional office of gun violence prevention, Ariana Donaville, BS '17 (public relations), MS '20 (strategic communication), speaks out about violence prevention.
Paul Swangard ’90, a broadcast journalism alum, has won an Emmy for NBC’s coverage of the Paris Olympics. Swangard is also an SOJC instructor of advertising and sport brand strategy.
