Alumni profile: Jenna Yuille Passalacqua's quest to prevent gun violence
The communication skills and hands-on experience Jenna Passalacqua gained at the SOJC made her a powerful advocate for the elimination of gun violence.
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SOJC recognizes outstanding journalistic ethics with 16th annual Ancil Payne Award
Imagine you’ve got a lead on a great story that will make a big difference in the world — but publishing it might cost you your job. Do you do it? What if getting all the facts would require you to risk your life? Do you go the extra mile? Now imagine that publishing that big story could put your sources’ lives in danger. Do you hold publication until you can guarantee their safety?
Alumni profile: Brenda Buratti, Strategic Communication ’14
Already an experienced marketing and communications specialist, Brenda Buratti sought a master’s degree in strategic communication to add “teacher” to her career portfolio.
Alumni profile: Lucila Cejas
Argentinian native and self-described film buff Lucila Cejas parlayed the qualitative research expertise she gained through her Strategic Communication Master’s degree to connect with the Gen Z audience for a major animation studio.
Alumni Profile: Melissa De Lyser MS ’15
More than 30 years after earning her undergraduate degree, Melissa De Lyser returned to college for a master’s in strategic communication. Now she’s the communications coordinator for the Washington County Department of Land Use and Transportation.
Alumni profile: Emily Olson ’17 tells stories that matter
Thanks to the hands-on journalism experience she obtained at the SOJC, Emily Olson is now a digital producer and journalist for the North American Bureau of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
Alumni profile: Kathleen Ryan uses interactive documentary to show a different side of feminism
After 18 years in broadcast journalism, filmmaker Kathleen Ryan broke new ground with “Pin Up! The Movie,” an interactive documentary and the first-ever movie about pinup culture.
Alumni Profile: Katie Miller, BA ’10
Katie Miller is a University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication (SOJC) alumnus who majored in electronic media with a minor in communications. Since graduating in 2010, Katie has shown great success in the news production industry working as a production associate at CBS News. Katie Miller now takes a moment to reflect on how the SOJC has helped shape her career.
Alumni profile: Mat Wolf ’12 on the front lines
Marine combat veteran turned journalist Mat Wolf has reported from the front lines facing violent riots, mortar shells, and car bombs to get the story.
Alumni profile: David Hyslop ’13
David Hyslop’s career in marketing has taken him to a variety of destinations. But he continues to ascend by staying true to himself.