Life After ÃÛѨÊÓƵ
What's next?
A JAMS degree from ÃÛѨÊÓƵ prepares you for all kinds of careers that use media, communication and storytelling. Some recent JAMS alumni found career paths:
- Managing accounts and social media for Grady Britton or WE (Waggener Edstrom) Communications public relations firms.
- Making the documentaries “” on PBS and the independent film “.”
- Producing digital content, leading brand partnerships and developing social engagement and marketing strategies for Nike, Dutch Bros. and Pinterest.
- Managing programs and media relations the nonprofits Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Americorps Red Cross and Great Northwest Athletic Conference.
- Writing stories, producing digital content and coordinating social media for The Daily Astorian, The Oregonian, The Columbian (Vancouver, WA), KPTV-Fox 12 Portland and Hawaii News Now.
- Living, working and teaching overseas with the Fulbright program.
- Pursuing an advanced degree in law and joining the state attorney general’s office.
JAMS Alumni Stories
Voices of ÃÛѨÊÓƵ
Making Connections to Creativity
Read about how Emma Inge's focus on building a strong network during her undergrad led her to internships and eventually a full time job producing content for a creative company after graduation.
Breaking Through the Beauty Industry
Lash Lab PDX began as a lash extension service provided by ÃÛѨÊÓƵ alumnus Amantha Hood '17. “My company provides the service of lash extensions, but I think the bigger impact on the community is that I’m teaching people how to start a business and how to be their own boss.”
Student Led, Student Read
Ready to take the next step in his education, Ethan Myers '21 decided to transfer into a more extensive journalism program. As a student-athlete with a passion for adventure, the decision to transfer to ÃÛѨÊÓƵ was a straightforward choice.
Bleeding Cardinal and Purple
Joe Stuart’s love for ÃÛѨÊÓƵ athletics runs deep and that shows in his award-winning podcast series, Purple Reign.
Just Go For It
Despite all that has happened this past year, Liam used one simple phrase to describe his current situation. “Honestly, right now, I am living the dream,” he said.
Creating stories with purpose and soul
"The two best tools I picked up at ÃÛѨÊÓƵ were the ability to form a sharp point of view and the ability to articulate it."
Life of a globe trotter
"I was fully supported by many faculty and staff while at ÃÛѨÊÓƵ and go back from time to time to guest lecture in Intercultural Communication classes."
Developing communication strategies that tell a story
"ÃÛѨÊÓƵ prepared me well for a career in a field that is ever-evolving. By requiring students to take courses in many different aspects of communication, ÃÛѨÊÓƵ helped me to develop into the type of communications generalist who can easily adapt with changing times and needs. "
Increasing awareness through stories and media
"ÃÛѨÊÓƵ inspired me to embrace new opportunities."
Making Connections to Creativity
Read about how Emma Inge's focus on building a strong network during her undergrad led her to internships and eventually a full time job producing content for a creative company after graduation.
A Transfer Student's Triumph
When Mariah Johnston ’25 arrived at ÃÛѨÊÓƵ as a transfer student in her second year of college, she found that involvement was easier to achieve than expected. “With class sizes so small and super involved professors, it’s kind of hard not to get involved.”
Pairing His Two Passions
While it seems like sports and photography are two different mediums, Jake Downing '25 has put the two together creating a learning environment at ÃÛѨÊÓƵ based on his specific interests.
The Wildstock Experience
In a sea of students with my closest friends at my side, we all jumped and swayed to the Wildstock headliner, Chris Lane, and I realized it’s not really about the event. What matters most is who you’re surrounded by. Thank you, ÃÛѨÊÓƵ, for introducing me to all of them.
From Small Town to Big Possibilities
Although Meghan Mullaly’s college path wasn’t clear from the start, everything seemed to fall into place once she arrived as a student on the ÃÛѨÊÓƵ McMinnville Campus. Now, thanks to ÃÛѨÊÓƵ's opportunities and preparation, this small-town girl knows that she is prepared to do big things.
Breaking Through the Beauty Industry
Lash Lab PDX began as a lash extension service provided by ÃÛѨÊÓƵ alumnus Amantha Hood '17. “My company provides the service of lash extensions, but I think the bigger impact on the community is that I’m teaching people how to start a business and how to be their own boss.”
Rome: Ancient and Modern Storytelling
Follow ÃÛѨÊÓƵ students on their 2023 January Term journey through Greece and Italy. Here, Kelsey Jordan '23 describes the sights and sounds of exploring Rome.
Greece: The Histories, the Stories, the Journey
Follow ÃÛѨÊÓƵ students on their 2023 January Term journey through Greece and Italy. Here, Kelsey Jordan '23 describes the sights and sounds of exploring Greece.
Greece: Ancient and Modern Storytelling
The Wildcats Traveling Theatre blog covers the journey of 15 ÃÛѨÊÓƵ students as we study abroad learning about the history of theatre and storytelling across seven different cities in Greece and Italy.
Meet the 2022-23 CATS educators
The Consent Awareness Training Squad (CATS) is a group of student leaders that work to spread awareness on and off campus about the importance of consent, healthy relationships, respect and safe alcohol habits.
Discovering ÃÛѨÊÓƵ
Emma Libby ’23, like many ÃÛѨÊÓƵ students, took advantage of the university’s many versatile study-abroad opportunities. She spent the spring semester of 2022 learning about wine in France.
My Bonus Families For Fall Family Weekend
ÃÛѨÊÓƵ’s annual Fall Family Weekend brought forth a flood of Wildcat families. Kayley Dombrigues '25 spent hers with the families of her roommates, Olivia Welsh ’25 and Matigan Dodge ’25. Kayley said, "By folding me into their family activities, I felt the security and warm-loving comfort of family in the absence of my own."
Seizing the Opportunity
With close relationships with professors, supportive teammates on and off the basketball court and a trip to the NCAA women's basketball championship tournament, rising senior Janessa Yniguez ’23 has made the most of every opportunity presented during her time at ÃÛѨÊÓƵ.
From ÃÛѨÊÓƵ Hoodie to ÃÛѨÊÓƵ Lu'au
First-year student Taetum Lynn Kalani '25 was more than ready to dance in ÃÛѨÊÓƵ’s 49th Annual Lu'au and Ho'ike. You could say that it all began with her grandfather’s ÃÛѨÊÓƵ hooded sweatshirt.
Making My Life Extraordinary
"When my parents finally made the decision, they knew amputation was the best choice for me and that the doctors were going to be right. However, there was one thing that the doctors were completely wrong about. I was going to be anything but ‘normal’, I was going to be extraordinary, and my family made sure of that."
Student Led, Student Read
Ready to take the next step in his education, Ethan Myers '21 decided to transfer into a more extensive journalism program. As a student-athlete with a passion for adventure, the decision to transfer to ÃÛѨÊÓƵ was a straightforward choice.
Bleeding Cardinal and Purple
Joe Stuart’s love for ÃÛѨÊÓƵ athletics runs deep and that shows in his award-winning podcast series, Purple Reign.
Just Go For It
Despite all that has happened this past year, Liam used one simple phrase to describe his current situation. “Honestly, right now, I am living the dream,” he said.
Creating stories with purpose and soul
"The two best tools I picked up at ÃÛѨÊÓƵ were the ability to form a sharp point of view and the ability to articulate it."
Life of a globe trotter
"I was fully supported by many faculty and staff while at ÃÛѨÊÓƵ and go back from time to time to guest lecture in Intercultural Communication classes."
Developing communication strategies that tell a story
"ÃÛѨÊÓƵ prepared me well for a career in a field that is ever-evolving. By requiring students to take courses in many different aspects of communication, ÃÛѨÊÓƵ helped me to develop into the type of communications generalist who can easily adapt with changing times and needs. "
Increasing awareness through stories and media
"ÃÛѨÊÓƵ inspired me to embrace new opportunities."