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Diversity as a Young Professional

Diversity as a Young Professional

Published on October 16, 2016, at 11:50 a.m. By Kennedy Studdard. For any student majoring in public relations, it is important to recognize that diversity matters. From interests and hobbies to a person’s background and identity, no two people are the same, and everyone has

To Impeach or Not to Impeach?

To Impeach or Not to Impeach?

Posted on April 13, 2016, at 6:40 p.m. by Kala Brumbaugh. Public relations is all about building relationships and trust with your clients and their key publics. Trust is the main foundation on which most relationships are formed. When someone breaks that trust, relationships suffer

Rebranding the South

Rebranding the South

Posted: January 27, 2015, 12:28 p.m. by Connor Fox. The American South has long been associated with its food, music and politics, to name just a few of its many distinct qualities. While some have an outdated perception of the region, many have come to

Tuscaloosa: Breaking the College Town Stereotype

Tuscaloosa: Breaking the College Town Stereotype

Posted: October 29, 2014, 1:42 p.m. by Katie Lansford. It’s no secret that Tuscaloosa is regarded as a college football town. From September to November each year, thousands of football fans migrate to one of Alabama’s most well-known cities to see their favorite Crimson Tide

You’re Hired, Now What?

You’re Hired, Now What?

Posted: October 17, 2014, 11:31 a.m. by Rachel Uniatowski. You did it. You landed your first job right out of college, and you’re on your way to becoming a public relations professional. But wait — you’ve only had internships, and you have no idea what

No Nice Southern Girl Should Be Involved With Public Relations

No Nice Southern Girl Should Be Involved With Public Relations

Posted: April 3, 2014, 10:11 a.m. by Myreete Wolford. Betsy Plank changed the way I understand the word “passion.” Betsy was a leader like no one you’ve ever heard of before. She once said, “I lived almost two career lifetimes in public relations, which is

A PR Student’s Manifesto

Posted At: November 14, 2013 10:00 a.m. by Susan Griffiths. Here are a few valuable, and often overlooked, lessons I learned through my time in the hallowed halls of Reese Phifer:

The Voice of Civil Rights in the South

The Voice of Civil Rights in the South

Posted At: October 25, 2013 10:30 a.m. by Kyle Borland When people think of Alabama’s past, it’s the dark parts they remember the most: the violent actions of the Klu Klux Klan, the Stand in the Schoolhouse Door, police dogs and fire hoses used against

Microbrewing Buzz

Microbrewing Buzz

Posted At: October 23, 2013 7:07 p.m. by Brian C. Hoff Bud Light. Most Americans know exactly what these two words represent thanks to Anheuser-Busch’s Bud Light television and radio marketing campaigns. What about Yazoo or Druid City? Chances are unless you are from the

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