SOJC Alum Uses Storytelling to Highlight Gun Violence
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.
Alumni Profile
SOJC Had Big Impact on Successful Advertising Director
Before Nick Larkin ’09 led multimillion-dollar ad campaigns, he was an advertising major at the SOJC and interned at an agency in Ghana, an experience that impacted his work.
SOJC Alum’s Journey to Dean of the Gwen Ifill School
Ammina Kothari, dean of the Gwen Ifill School of Media, Humanities, and Social Sciences at Simmons University, found mentor Leslie Steeves and developed a love of teaching while earning her master’s.
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.
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.
Alum Helps Propel NASA into Era of Immersive Communication
Luke Walker ’24, a dual master’s graduate of the Immersive Media Communication and Strategic Communication master’s programs, suggested improvements to NASA’s video game strategy.
An SOJC Alum’s Route to Jobs at Disney, Netflix and HBO
Nolan Biorn ’20, a media studies alum, relied on networking and a dose of moxie to land jobs at Disney, Netflix, and HBO after college. He credits the SOJC for preparing him well for those roles.
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.
Advertising Alum Lands Job in Sustainable Fashion
Catie Foley ’24, an Advertising and Brand Responsibility Master’s alum, landed her dream job at Reformation, a Los Angeles-based sustainable clothing and accessory company.
SOJC PhD Alum Interviewed by Voyage Tampa Magazine
Robert Apiyo ’24, who earned a PhD in communication and media studies, was interviewed by Voyage Tampa. He is now an assistant professor at the University of Tampa, Florida.