A SOJC contingent of students and faculty attended World Press Freedom Day in Santiago, Chile, where student reporters produced blogs, podcasts and photography for the UO-UNESCO Crossings website.

Networking with UO alumni and working for the student-led Duck TV station helped four SOJC students get news, sports and weather jobs at local TV news stations.

Advertising major Charlie Nguyễn ’24 worked with real clients at Allen Hall Advertising and created a magazine for his portfolio. It paid off with an advertising job at a prestigious New York firm.

Rising is a UO organization that aims to get students to take small steps to mitigate climate change through clear science communication.

The UO School of Journalism and Communication has an incredible network of alumni ready to support one another, as public relations major Bella Macleod discovered in her search for internships.

Regardless of your major in the SOJC, there is a club, student group or learning trip for everyone to enjoy. Read about one student’s experience with all four.

In advertising, there’s a job for everyone, from copywriting and design to project and account management. The ad major and Allen Hall Advertising allow students to explore and find what fits best.

Amelia Kennedy ’23 shared her #LifesasaJStudent experience, from finding the School of Journalism and Communication to declaring her major in public relations and everything that went along with it.

As a first-year public relations major, Ella Norton knew joining a club or two was going to enhance her college experience. What she learned surprised her, in a good way.

There are many benefits to joining a professional organization as a student, including the chance to meet and network with professionals in your major. Learn more in this article.