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Student Life OverviewDevelop skills to fuel your passion for great storytelling at one of the nation’s first journalism schools and the only accredited journalism degree program with advertising and public relations majors in the Pacific Northwest.
One of the country’s top journalism schools, with four undergrad programs and six graduate programs spanning advertising, public relations, media studies, strategic communication, and more.
With over 25 student-run organizations, publications, and agencies in the SOJC, students work with real clients, report on news and sports, and publish their work, building robust professional portfolios and strong networks.
From the competitive Charles Snowden Program for Excellence in Journalism to the Portland Internship Experience, SOJC students gain valuable on-the-job skills by interning with major companies and agencies as well as media and communications organizations.
Hands-on learning and networking trips, including study abroad programs such as Media in Ghana, take students out of their comfort zone to locations around the state, nation, and world to build real portfolios and make valuable contacts.
SOJC students are supported by a passionate, creative community, including award-winning faculty and staff and an engaged alumni network. Communication degree students win awards from Hearst, Columbia Scholastic Press Association, Associated Press, the Northwest College Emmys, The One Club for Creativity, Communication Arts, and more.
SOJC By the Numbers
Our award-winning faculty are scholars and innovators in their fields who are dedicated to helping students build real-world skills and strong industry networks.
Associate Professor of Media Studies and Game Studies
Director, Immersive Media Communication Master’s
Director, Game Studies Minor
As co-director of the Esports and Games Research (EGR) Lab, Maxwell Foxman is an expert in games journalism who examines the use of games in the mainstream media.
Endowed Chair in Journalism Innovation and Civic Engagement; Professor of Practice
Director, Agora Journalism Center
Andrew DeVigal is a two-time Emmy winner and former multimedia editor at The New York Times who uses engaged and solutions journalism to increase understanding of community needs.
From filmmakers to CEOs to social media heads and sports announcers, SOJC alumni rise to the top in media, entertainment, sports, advertising, journalism, public relations, and communications. SOJC graduates use their critical thinking, creativity, communication, writing, and research skills to excel in a wide range of careers.
I always knew I wanted to go there [to the UO]. The fact that it had a good journalism school was perfect.
Journalism Degree ‘07 · Lead Play-by-Play Soccer Announcer for FOX Sports
What I really enjoyed [about the SOJC] was having to collaborate with people of different mindsets.
Advertising Major ‘20 · Head of Social Media at DoorDash, Former Duolingo Social Media Director
The faculty at the SOJC welcomed my creativity with open arms. Within this space, no one judged me for how I saw the world differently.
Advertising Major ‘16 · Director of films, commercials, and music videos for NBA players and top sports brands
The education I received at the SOJC gave me critical communication skills that I have used at every stage of my career.
Journalism Degree ‘98 · CEO of the Portland Timbers
I would not be where I am today without the SOJC—I just want to make that abundantly clear.
Public Relations Major ‘21 · Director of Public Relations for the Chicago Sky WNBA Team
I lead the social department [at Dreamworks]. I was really able to put my stamp on something and create a strategy, and it's been so incredibly fulfilling.
Public Relations Major ‘12 · Director of Digital Marketing at DreamWorks
The SOJC taught me the value of relationships and networks and gave me a pragmatic toolkit that has helped me in the creative field.
Media Studies Major ‘19 · Senior Strategist at Porto Rocha design studio
Facilities and Research Centers
Experience Hub
Center for Science Communication Research
Agora Journalism Center
Oregon Reality Lab
