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Perks of Crossing the Pond

Perks of Crossing the Pond

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

Four Things You Should Do to Prep for PRSSA National Conference

Four Things You Should Do to Prep for PRSSA National Conference

Published on October 17, 2016, at 4:33 p.m. by Sonny Franks Attending a conference in any industry can be daunting. But when you think about attending an event full of the best and brightest of the public relations industry — a group that prides itself on

The 2016 PR Super Student

The 2016 PR Super Student

Published on September 29, 2016, at 4:30 p.m. By Kennedy Studdard We all remember a time when friends, family and even people we didn’t know would ask us where we would attend college. And for those that applied for higher education, I’m sure you also

It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s a Mentor!

It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s a Mentor!

Posted on January 25, 2016, at 6:15 p.m. by Kristen Ellis. What’s the best way to write a standout cover letter? Should my résumé include a references section? How should I network with employers I’m interested in working for without being annoying? These are all

Professionalism from Coast to Coast

Professionalism from Coast to Coast

Posted: February 12, 2015, 4:00 p.m. by Sadie Schwarm. A sea of professional opportunities stretches across the 2,565.55 miles of land from New York City to San Francisco. More people are chasing their dreams, leading them to offices all over the nation. But it is

Professional Networking Etiquette

Professional Networking Etiquette

Posted: February 9, 2015, 7:20 p.m. by Kaitlin Goins. If you haven’t been there before, you’ll likely be there soon: walking into a professional event full of people you don’t know with jobs that you dream of having. How do you get their business card?

A Decade of Dedication

A Decade of Dedication

Posted: February 4, 2015, 8:05 p.m. by Connor Fox. On this day in 2005, the University of Alabama Board of Trustees established a center to help develop and recognize outstanding performance in the public relations profession and classroom. Its namesake? An honor to UA alumna

Commit to LinkedIn

Commit to LinkedIn

Posted: Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 3:01 p.m. by Michelle Sue Agee. LinkedIn is no longer a static hub for your résumé. The platform has ramped up its performance power by generating and curating content for all professionals and providing more profile management tools. An active account

The Time Is Now

The Time Is Now

Posted: October 29, 2014, 3:10 p.m. by Connor Fox. If there’s one thing I’ve learned in college both inside and outside the classroom, it’s that time management is a critical part of success. A career in public relations implements many different skill sets for a

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

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