SOJC Student Is Balancing Pro Sports Job and Grad School
Strategic Communication Master’s student Vanesa Montalvo applies classroom learning directly to her work managing social media strategy for the Portland Timbers.
Why SOJC
Hostage Diplomacy Course Highlighted in Washington Post
The SOJC is home to innovative approaches and experiential learning, including a Hostage Diplomacy course co-taught by Jason Rezaian of The Washington Post and Professor of Practice David Ewald.
Study Abroad Programs Build Global Media Skills
Study abroad programs give SOJC students hands-on experience in global journalism, media and communication skills while building cultural fluency and confidence.
Mary Pham’s Path from Pre-Med to Art Direction
Fourth-year advertising major Mary Pham is one of just two students nationwide to receive the 2025 Saatchi Scholarship, a $10,000 award paired with a year-long mentorship with Saatchi & Saatchi.
SOJC Students Among All-Woman Duck Broadcast Crew
The entire 17-member broadcast crew for the B1G+ Duck women’s basketball game Feb. 4—from the producer to the on-air talent—was comprised of women to mark National Girls & Women in Sports Day.
How I Learned to Embrace AI Without Losing My Creativity
An SOJC advertising alum reflects on internships in AI, fashion, and advertising—and why learning to work with AI strengthened her creative voice.
Inside the SOJC’s Groundbreaking Hostage Diplomacy Course
SOJC students gain hands-on experience in hostage diplomacy, advocacy and press freedom through a groundbreaking, interdisciplinary course with real-world impact.
5 Things I Learned from My Alaska Airlines PR Internship
SOJC public relations major Maya Valverde shares five key takeaways from a summer internship at Alaska Airlines—from corporate PR skills and industry access to unlimited travel.
Immersive Media Drew this Master’s Student to the SOJC
Immersive Media Communication Master’s student Berto Jolliffe explores how voice, accessibility, and emerging technology are reshaping storytelling and human connection.
Why Disability Representation in Media Matters
Doctoral candidate Luda Gogolushko, who also has a master's in advertising and brand responsibility from the SOJC, is researching how disability representation in media shapes identity while building community through her inclusive publishing house.