Lynn Brantley – Ashburn, Virginia Editor/Writer Major/Minors: Public Relations/Entrepreneurship and Computer Technology and Applications Academic Achievements: Dean’s List (Spring 2015) Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Student Assistant/Creative Team Leader — UA Center for Academic Success (Present); Zeta Tau Alpha — Director of Sisterhood (Present); Communications Intern — Active Minds Inc. (Summer 2016); Business Development Intern — CourseHero (Fall […]
Kala Brumbaugh — Claysburg, Pennsylvania Writer/Editor Major/Minor: Public Relations/Management Academic Achievements: Dean’s List (Fall 2013-Present), President’s List (Fall 2015) Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: PR Department Assistant Director — Capstone Agency (Fall 2014-Present); Elementary School Tutor — America Reads & Counts (Fall 2014-Present); Director of Administration & Finance — Capstone Agency (Fall 2015); Product Development […]
Published on February 15, 2017, at 8:32 a.m. by Briana Borcic. It is said that the sole responsibility of a public relations professional is to shine a positive light on their clients — a light that keeps their clients relevant, popular, liked and admired. Toward the end of Debbie Reynolds’ and Carrie Fisher’s lives, it was […]
Published on February 15, 2017, at 8:30 a.m. by Melody Schmidt. As future PR practitioners, we’ve definitely seen our fair share of interesting tactics through social media campaigns. With so many brands posting flashy pictures with snappy captions, it can be hard to find a niche that’s brand-specific but still reaches a large audience. American-made […]
Published on February 13, 2017 at 8:54 a.m. by Kennedy Studdard. During the fall semester, I saw the highs and the lows of what it truly means to be a public relations student immersed in her undergraduate field. From extracurricular organizations and classes to interning both on and off campus, I can truly say that […]
Published on February 10, 2017, at 4:55 p.m. by Meredith Folsom. “My parents and I went to brunch after church one Sunday afternoon, and my mom suggested that I try PR because I like writing and public speaking,” said Katie Gatti, firm director of Capstone Agency, The University of Alabama’s student-run communications firm. “And, my […]
Published on February 10, 2017, at 4:34 p.m. by Clara Balestrieri. To travel is to see the world, to see and experience a way of culture and way of life that we are not yet familiar with. To say studying abroad changed my life is an understatement. It opened countless doors and exposed me to […]
Published on February 10, 2017, at 4:23 p.m. by Allison Morris. You’ve seen it. The romantic comedy with the female protagonist frantically hailing a cab with her phone in one hand and Starbucks latte in the other. She’s on her way to work and when she gets there, she’s met with cheery co-workers and a […]
Published on February 8, 2017, at 8:56 a.m. by Tristen Gell. Ivanka Trump — an amazingly successful business woman and fashion icon. You may know her father, President Donald J. Trump. Some people aren’t too happy with several recent decisions President Trump has made. However, critics are not stopping at the president; they are going […]
Published on February 1, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. by Kahla Anderson. Chances are you have probably taken part in an experiential learning opportunity (ELO) and have no idea that you have. Experiential learning is the opportunity to take what you have learned in the classroom and apply it to real-world situations. Experiential learning opportunities come in […]
