Telling Coral's Comeback Story
SOJC students and faculty use immersive media, such as augmented reality and 360 video, to share coral research in Hawaiʻi, showing how science communication connects audiences to marine conservation.
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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.
Video: Snap AR Scholars Are Making the Ocean Come Alive
An SOJC student-led organization called Snap AR Scholars is working with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to change the way people interact with the ocean to drive conservation.
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.
Journalism Curriculum Adapts to Changing News Industry
In an era of shrinking newsrooms, misinformation, and declining revenues, the SOJC overhauled its journalism program to confront rapid changes in the news industry.
Students Write Stories about UO Research for SOJC Class
Hollie Smith, SOJC associate professor, teaches students to focus on storytelling and explaining complex scientific concepts in plain language in a strategic science communication course.
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.