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Editor Biographies, Fall 2023

Lauren Bingham Lauren Bingham Design Director Hometown: Dallas, Texas Major/Minor: Public Relations/Data Applications and Technology Academic Achievements: President’s List (Fall 2020, Spring 2021), Dean’s List (Fall 2021-Present) Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Assistant Director of Creative Media — Capstone Agency (Fall 2022–Present), Creative Media Director — Church at the

Editor Biographies, Spring 2023

Katherine Amberson Editor/Writer Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama Major/Minor: Public Relations/Spanish Academic Achievements: President’s List (Fall 2020–Fall 2022), Kappa Tau Alpha National Honor Society, Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, Spanish Seal of Biliteracy Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Media Writing Center Mentor—University of Alabama (September 2022-Present), Staff Member and Social

Broom Center Urges Gen Z to Refuse to Wait for a Seat at the Table

Broom Center Urges Gen Z to Refuse to Wait for a Seat at the Table

Published on June 12, 2023, at 12:36 p.m. by Kassandra Cabral, Guest Contributor. Gen Z aren’t like the generations that precede them. Data show while they care about issues like diversity, equity and inclusion in similar ways to millennials, their expectations and approach to DEI

Editor Biographies, Fall 2022

Lauren Barnes Editor/Writer Hometown: Peachtree City, Georgia Major/Minor: Public Relations/Psychology Academic Achievements: Dean’s List, Honors College Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Event Programmer — University Programs, PR Intern — Tuscaloosa Angels, President — PRCA LEPT, Delta Gamma Honor Board Community Service: Crimson Village and Pine Valley, AIDB, Soldier Care Boxes,

The Verdict Is In: The Supreme Court Has a Public Relations Problem

The Verdict Is In: The Supreme Court Has a Public Relations Problem

Published on Nov. 30, 2022, at 2:52p.m. by Seth Self. On June 24, 2022, the United States Supreme Court issued its landmark Dobbs v. Jackson ruling, overturning Roe v. Wade and eliminating the constitutional right to abortion. The decision prompted intense backlash and protests across the United States but also

Changing the PR Student’s Outlook on Email Transitions

Changing the PR Student’s Outlook on Email Transitions

Published on Oct. 3, 2022, at 6:39 p.m. by Seth Self. If you’re a college student, chances are you have a morning routine that looks something like the following: Wake up, check your phone immediately, and begin to scroll popular social media sites, such as

Missing in Action: Where Are the Men in Public Relations?

Missing in Action: Where Are the Men in Public Relations?

Published on Sept. 22, 2022, at 3:07 p.m. by Seth Self. P.T. Barnum. Ivy Lee. Edward L. Bernays. These names are some of the most famous in the field of public relations, known across classrooms and in textbooks as founding members who helped the field develop into

Editor biographies, Spring 2022

Rachel Breeding Editorial Director Hometown: Tuscumbia, Alabama Major/Minors: Public Relations/Communication Studies and Criminal Justice Academic Achievements: UA Honors College (2018-Present), Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society (2019-Present), Dean’s List (2018-2019), President’s List (2019-Present), UA C&IS Academic Achievement Award (2019, 2020, 2021), Kappa Tau Alpha National Communications Honor Society

I’m Worried About “Don’t Worry Darling”

I’m Worried About “Don’t Worry Darling”

Published Sept. 14, 2022, at 4:20 p.m. by Sydney Palmer. Harry Styles allegedly spitting on Chris Pine at the Venice Film Festival is not something I had on my bingo board for 2022. If you haven’t heard about the viral video making rounds on Twitter, I’ll give

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