We couldn’t do what we do without our alumni and donors. Even while navigating a changing world, SOJC Ducks made time to take the next generation under their wings. The nearly $3 million they donated this year helped nurture new talent and fund cutting-edge research. Their outpouring of wisdom and expertise—through Zoom visits and mentorships—helped new graduates launch promising careers. And they’ve done all this while continuing to make names for themselves in their own fields.
2021 Hall of Achievement:
Meet the Best of the Best
Where can an SOJC degree take you? Just ask our newest Hall of Achievement inductees. They’re making waves in the field as scholars, authors, newspaper editors, and startup founders. This fall, we honored three new inductees and two 2021 Eric Allen Outstanding Young Alumni Award winners at our virtual gala.
Jumpstart: Career Advice from Successful SOJC Alums
As they prepare to graduate into an uncertain economy, SOJC students are understandably anxious. To help them prepare for the rapidly evolving fields they are about to enter, associate professor Ed Madison hosts a video series calling on dozens of successful SOJC grads to offer current students their career strategies for challenging times—and more than a little hope.
As they prepare to graduate into an uncertain economy, SOJC students are understandably anxious. To help them prepare for the rapidly evolving fields they are about to enter, associate professor Ed Madison hosts a video series calling on dozens of successful SOJC grads to offer current students their career strategies for challenging times—and more than a little hope.
Making a Difference
The SOJC has launched thousands of graduates who take action as social entrepreneurs, journalists, communication strategists, nonprofit leaders, corporate leaders, and good citizens quietly contributing to their communities. Here are three alumni who are making changes in the world with their work.
Straight to the Top
Many of our recent graduates are already accomplishing amazing things in their careers, from starting their own agencies to winning awards and landing their dream jobs. You won’t believe where an SOJC degree can take you.
Following Their Passions
Today’s media and creative landscape is ever-evolving. Our graduates are aligning their unique strengths and interests, applying the transferable skills they learned at the SOJC, and forging exciting new paths through uncharted terrain—proving that great communicators have the power to succeed in any career.
Amplifying Voices
The SOJC prepares students for success in a multicultural world. These alumni are tackling representation and misrepresentation in the media and amplifying the voices we need to hear the most.
