Alumni News

Jeff Dean looks into the lens while wearing a dark hooded rain jacket.
Jeff Dean ’18 on documenting the world around him with photography
U.S. Army veteran Jeff Dean saw the impact of photography while serving as a medevac crew chief in Iraq. Then he realized his dream as a professional photographer via a Journalism Master’s degree.
Tiara Darnell laughs at her computer while petting her cat.
Alumni profile: Tiara Darnell ’17 and ’18 on transforming concurrent degrees into a career path
The first SOJC grad to get a master’s in both strategic communication and multimedia journalism, Tiara Darnell parlayed her skills into a successful career in podcast production.
Beth Maiman smiles at the camera while holding the Sports Emmy Award she received in 2017.
Alumni profile: Beth Maiman's interest in sports journalism led her to the Emmys
Maiman's experience at the SOJC, including as the sports editor for the Daily Emerald, led her to an Emmy just two years after graduation.
Brandt Hamilton, wearing a green and blue stripped shirt, smiles at the camera.
Alumni profile: Brandt Hamilton '14 transformed college standup into comedy writing for NBC and Comedy Central
Brandt Hamilton cultivated his comedy-writing skills while attending the SOJC. Now he’s delivering yuks for NBC and Comedy Central.
A woman speaking into a microphone outside of Autzen Stadium.
Alumni profile: Jessie Rae Price ’18, production assistant for E! News’ social media team
Jessie Rae Price credits the SOJC for teaching her about ethics, angles, and unbiased reporting as she covers entertainment for the E! News’ social media team.