SOJC Student Is a Finalist for Truman Scholarship
Violet Ashley, a third-year student majoring in journalism and philosophy, has been named a finalist for the prestigious Truman Scholarship. The 60 winners nationwide will be announced on April 24.
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Mary Pham’s Path from Pre-Med to Art Direction
Fourth-year advertising major Mary Pham is one of just two students nationwide to receive the 2025 Saatchi Scholarship, a $10,000 award paired with a year-long mentorship with Saatchi & Saatchi.
Book by SOJC Alum Nominated for Oregon Book Award
A book by journalism alum Jonathan Bach ’16 has been nominated for a 2026 Oregon Book Award. “High Desert, Higher Costs” explores the housing affordability crisis in Bend.
Radcliffe Receives Herman Award for Teaching Expertise
SOJC Professor of Practice Damian Radcliffe has been honored with the Herman Award for Specialized Pedagogy for demonstrating outstanding achievement and expertise in teaching.
Center for Community News Honors SOJC Alum Kasoma
The Center for Community News in Vermont has named Twange Kasoma ’07, an alum of the SOJC’s Communication and Society PhD program, a faculty champion. She is an associate professor at Appalachian State University.
How Recovery Inspired an Award-Winning Student Documentary
For his Master’s in Multimedia Storytelling terminal project, Kelly Clendenon created Helpers, an award-winning documentary exploring Portland’s fight against homelessness and fentanyl.
Hannah Oakley’s PR Journey from SOJC to Rising Star
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.
Kjellstrand Honored by Photojournalism Hall of Fame
SOJC Professor of Practice Torsten Kjellstrand will be inducted into the Missouri Photojournalism Hall of Fame, which honors outstanding contributors to visual communication with ties to Missouri.
Sutter Earns Distinguished Alumni Award from Alma Mater
John Sutter, assistant professor of science communication, received the Horizon Award from his alma mater, the University of Utah College of Fine Arts. The award honors accomplished midcareer alumni.
SOJC Professor Gets Fulbright Award to Study Deepfakes
Bryce Newell, SOJC associate professor and David and Nancy Petrone Faculty Fellow, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to conduct research at the University of Copenhagen.