Alumni
SOJC alum Jordan Thierry '05 employs his creativity for social change
The documentary filmmaker, author, creative director, and activist focuses on telling stories about Black people, history, and culture – stories he longed to see more of growing up in the Portland area in the ’80s and ’90s.
Alumni Profile: Bruce Poinsette ’11 finds a voice in freelance journalism and activism for Black media representation
A lifelong love for storytelling led the Oregon native to carve out a path for himself as a full-time freelance journalist, educator and Black activist, telling stories that expose social injustice.
Alumni Profile: Travis Kim ’18/’19 helps brands make a positive impact on society
The double Duck found learning the brand responsibility approach to advertising and building the confidence to articulate big issues has given him a distinctive advantage in his career.
Alum Ryan Kang '16 turns his lens on the NFL
Ryan Kang developed his sports-photography eye at the UO. Now he’s getting all the angles as an NFL photographer.
Explore the 2022 SOJC Yearbook
Our 2022 Yearbook spotlights our many successes this year, from students’ hands-on learning projects, to groundbreaking faculty research and staff service awards, to inspiring tales of alumni adventures.
Alumni Profile: Yordanos Tesfazion ’22 fosters a narrative of healing through multicultural discussions and audio storytelling
Yordanos Tesfazion honed her storytelling and communication skills through the Journalism Master’s program. Now she works for NPR podcasts, adding humor and empathy to discussions about race.
Alumni Profile: Nate Jackson ’05 captivates thousands with his role as an emcee
Duck fans will recognize journalism alum Nate Jackson’s voice as the live emcee for Oregon football and basketball. He took a wide-ranging journey to come full-circle back to UO.
Alumni Profile: John Strong ’07, the voice of soccer on FOX
Before journalism alum John Strong became the voice of soccer on FOX, he cut his teeth as a broadcaster on UO’s student-run radio station KWVA.