Meet our Journalism Program Alumni

Our J-grads build crossfunctional and transferable skills that can translate to a career in any medium, from digital and multimedia storytelling to documentary filmmaking. They also graduate with an entrepreneurial mindset that allows them to evolve with the industry, with many potential paths to success. See what some of our outstanding alums are up to now:

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These SOJC Alums Found Sports Careers Behind the Scenes
Three SOJC alums in journalism and public relations are shaping the sports industry at various levels by inspiring young athletes, overseeing major events, and creating memorable highlight reels.
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Alum Turns Undergrad Project into a New Magazine
SOJC alum Jack Whayland transformed a layout for Align into a concept for a full-fledged magazine. To create the publication, he worked with former SOJC cohorts.
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Love of Writing Led Alum to Financial Reporting Career
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.
portrait of Heather Davis standing on the Portland Timbers field
From the West Wing to the Soccer Field, Alum Is Having a Ball
Portland Timbers CEO Heather Davis ’98 reflects on how her time at the SOJC has helped her throughout her career, from the Oval Office and law school to the NFL.
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From Journalism Major to Award-Winning Sports Media Producer
Sam Katzman ’15 was editor of FLUX magazine while at the SOJC. Now the Emmy and Webby winner makes videos for Travis Kelce.
Joanie Margulies with a giraffe in the background
SOJC Alum Discusses Her Role at Jerusalem Post
Joanie Margulies '16 talks about her role as the breaking news manager at The Jerusalem Post, where she has overseen some of the biggest global news events of the last two years.
Jack Jensen directs a video shoot
Love of Journalism Led Alum to Found a Sports Agency
SOJC alum Jack Jensen ’09, a former UO high jumper, says his love of sports and journalism inspired him to start his own sports agency. The Rec League works with brands, artists, and athletes.
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Networking with Alumni Helps Students Get TV News Jobs
Networking with UO alumni and working for the student-led Duck TV station helped four SOJC students get news, sports and weather jobs at local TV news stations.
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Journalism alum leads Nike’s Jordan Brand
Sarah Mensah '87, an SOJC alum, was the first Black woman to become chief operating officer of an NBA team. Now she leads Nike's Jordan Brand.
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These SOJC grads went from Allen Hall to the Big Apple
Three Clark Honors College graduates from SOJC's class of 2018 say their theses helped them launch successful careers in the advertising industry.