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Inclusive Workspaces: The Expectations of Young PR Professionals

Inclusive Workspaces: The Expectations of Young PR Professionals

Published on February 11, 2019, at 4:15 p.m. by Gabby DiCarlo. Industries are feeling a generational shift as Generation Z enters the workforce. According to Pew Research Center, Generation Z, or Gen Z, encompasses any individual born after 1997. As one of the most socially

Lindsay Lohan: The Nostalgia Trap

Lindsay Lohan: The Nostalgia Trap

Published on February 6, 2019, at 4:30 p.m. by Cassidy Anderson. At the age of 12, Lindsay Lohan made her acting debut. In the years following her success with the movie “The Parent Trap,” Lohan became one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. But, her success in

Editor Biographies, Fall 2018

Brooke Bailey — Daphne, Alabama Design Director Major/Minor: Public Relations/Graphic Design and Computing Technology & Applications Academic Achievements: Susan Colvin Prize Recipient (2018); Mortar Board; President’s List (2016, 2017, 2018); Kappa Tau Alpha; C&IS Academic Achievement Award (2017, 2018); Student Employee of the Year Nominee (2018) Jobs,

Professional Insight on Implementing Diversity and Making Inclusion Possible

Professional Insight on Implementing Diversity and Making Inclusion Possible

Published on November 12, 2018, at 4:23 p.m. by Trenton Brasfield. Diversity and inclusion are currently topics of high focus in society. This trend is seen extensively in the corporate and public relations (PR) fields. PR is a predominantly Caucasian, female-populated and male-dominated industry, and

Editor Biographies, Spring 2018

Greta Banks — San Antonio, Texas Editor/Writer Majors: Public Relations and Economics Academic Achievements: President’s List (Fall 2015-Fall 2017) Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Alumni Ambassador — AIFS Study Abroad (August 2017-Present); Student Blogger — AIFS Study Abroad (January 2017-May 2017) Community Service: Big Brothers Big Sisters West Alabama

Editor Biographies, Fall 2017

Brooke Bailey — Daphne, Alabama Editor/Writer Major/Minor: Public Relations (Tech + Digital)/Digital Media and Computing Technology Academic Achievements: President’s List (Spring 2016, 2017); Dean’s List (Fall 2015, 2016); Kappa Tau Alpha; C&IS Academic Achievement Award (Spring 2017) Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Publicity Director, Black Warrior Film Festival

Bright Minds in the Windy City

Bright Minds in the Windy City

Published on December 7, 2017, at 8:55 a.m. by Maret Montanari. With padfolios and business cards in one hand and a hot cup of coffee in the other, 10 students from The University of Alabama’s Advertising and Public Relations Department were ready to take on Chicago

Editor Biographies, Spring 2017

  Kahla Anderson — Bloomfield, Michigan Editor/Writer Major/Minor: Public Relations/Computer Technology & Applications Academic Achievements: Dean’s List (Spring 2016) Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Resident Advisor — Housing and Residential Communities (Present); Digital Strategist — Capstone Agency (Present); Director of Fresh Start — Student Government Association (Present);

What Does “Being Ethical” Mean in 2017?

What Does “Being Ethical” Mean in 2017?

Published on June 24, 2017, at 5:20 a.m. by Elizabeth Selmarten. It’s about halfway through 2017, and the world has stood witness to tirades on Twitter, terrorist attacks, major news network sex scandals, government leaks, political conflicts of interest, hacking allegations, a tone-deaf soda company,

5 Ways to Gain Trust

5 Ways to Gain Trust

Published on May 16, 2017, at 8:09 a.m. by Baylee Akins, Contributing Writer. We are living in historic times of change, but intense change presents immense opportunities. With trust in the media at an all-time low, the media paradigm is shifting and students entering the workforce

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