News from the School of Journalism and Communication

Find out what SOJC students, faculty, and alumni are up to on campus, on the national stage, and beyond.

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.
Chris Frisella takes a selfie in front of a cascading mountain view.
Alumni profile: Navigating the world of journalism: top 8 tips from seasoned SOJC graduate Chris Frisella ‘85
Veteran journalist and SOJC alum Chris Frisella provides pearls of wisdom for young professionals to forge a successful media career.
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.
Sami Edge
Alumni profile: Sami Edge ‘16 on the power of local journalism
Sami Edge gained tons of hands-on experience as a student-reporter at the SOJC. Now she covers higher education for The Oregonian through Report for America.