5 Questions: Meet Sports PR Standout Sarah Ortiz
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.
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Podcast: SOJC Alum on Working at the Big Ten Championship
Keely McMahon ’23, an SOJC advertising alum, is featured on the “This Is Oregon” podcast. She talks about working the 2024 Big Ten Football Championship for the Deutsch advertising agency.
SOJC Students Win Hearst Student Journalism Awards
Eden McCall ’24 won first place in the 2024-2025 Hearst Journalism Awards Multimedia: Digital News category, and Ana Narayan '26 won second place in the Sports Writing category.
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.
Ad Instructor Talks About Baseball Fever in Japan
As the Dodgers play the Cubs in Tokyo, Paul Swangard, SOJC instructor of brand strategy and advertising, talks to San Francisco’s KCBS radio about the popularity of baseball in Japan.
SOJC Students Help UO Athletes Maximize NIL Opportunities
Since the approval of “name, image, and likeness” (NIL) rules, dozens of SOJC students have supported UO athletes in exploring sponsorships and endorsements through Oregon Accelerator.
Media Studies Student Talks about GoDucks Internship
Bennett Metcalf, a media studies major, shares his experiences working behind the scenes of Oregon athletic teams as an intern for the @GoDucks creative team on the "This is Oregon" podcast.
SOJC Researchers Study Best Ways to Explain Risks
SOJC associate professors Jesse Abdenour and Autumn Shafer found that personal stories combined with scientific information can inspire parent trust to reduce the risk of concussions in kids.
SOJC Faculty Member Featured on Big Ten Video
Jadrian Tracey, a starting guard for the Oregon men’s basketball team, talked about learning photography from SOJC Professor of Practice Dan Morrison for a video that aired on the Big Ten Network.