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Realities of the Transition from Student to PR Practitioner

Realities of the Transition from Student to PR Practitioner

Published on March 29, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. by Morgan Perkins. Recent college graduates struggling with imposter syndrome are not alone. The transition from being a student to working in the public relations industry can cause challenges for even the most prepared students entering the field. Luckily,

Professional Development: It’s Not Just for Professionals

Professional Development: It’s Not Just for Professionals

Published on October 23, 2017, at 7:26 p.m. by Hyland Stockton. It is called “professional” development. So, it must just be for professionals, right? Ashleigh Kathryn, PRSSA’s vice president of professional development, expressed the importance of professional development for students and said that if you

Meet Emma Finkbeiner, the PRSSA President

Meet Emma Finkbeiner, the PRSSA President

Published on November 21, 2016, at 7:25 p.m. By Megan Perkins. Compassionate, driven, authentic — these are the three words Sarah Dougherty used to describe this year’s Public Relations Student Society of America national president. Dougherty, the vice president of career services for PRSSA, has

Sarah Dougherty: Leading by Example

Sarah Dougherty: Leading by Example

Published on April 29, 2016, at 10:15 a.m. by Kelley Breeding. It’s no doubt The University of Alabama is full of opportunities for students wanting to major in public relations. According to a university report, Alabama’s PR program was recognized by PRWeek as one of

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