Sydney Seymour is double majoring in journalism and media studies because she loves media, games and ethical storytelling. The Snowden intern also studies hostage diplomacy and trauma-informed reporting.

Sarah Ortiz, a public relations major at the University of Oregon, has built extensive experience in sports PR with the UO Athletic Department and the Eugene Emeralds.

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.

The Multicultural Advertising Intern Program connects SOJC students of multicultural backgrounds with paid internships, agency mentors, and real-world projects.

SOJC student Sophie Fowler got a behind-the-scenes look at the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials in Eugene and learned some valuable insights about media relations, her future career.

Through the SOJC’s Catalyst Journalism Project, students get real-world experience writing for local news outlets, like Eugene Weekly, The Lund Report and OPB, while filling widening news gaps.