SOJC Portland News

Argentinian native and self-described film buff Lucila Cejas parlayed the qualitative research expertise she gained through her Strategic Communication Master’s degree to connect with the Gen Z audience for a major animation studio.
More than 30 years after earning her undergraduate degree, Melissa De Lyser returned to college for a master’s in strategic communication. Now she’s the communications coordinator for the Washington County Department of Land Use and Transportation.
Allyson Woodard never anticipated that a master’s degree in multimedia journalism would lead to an exciting career producing exhibits at a science museum.
Story by Jack Fisher and Patty Torchia Photos by Jeff Collet
See five ways that SOJC faculty and students, with the help of the Agora Journalism Center, are engaging with Oregon communities as journalists.
Multimedia Journalism Master’s students teamed up with the Portland Bureau of Transportation to create a video series featuring differently abled residents’ experiences walking in Portland.
A trio of UO Multimedia Journalism Master’s students documented one of the worst disasters in Oregon history by interviewing the community members who lived it.
Updated on April 11, 2017 Story by Andra Brichacek In the overarching story of what it take to make a difference in the world — whether that means helping the little guy, saving the planet or tackling huge issues like homelessness — corporations are often cast as the villain. Some big companies have been trying to flip that script, however, by leveraging their considerable resources to do good and to reach people with inspiring stories that make a real, positive impact.