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Accessing the Office, 24/7

Accessing the Office, 24/7

Posted on September 21, 2016, at 4:12 p.m. by Lynn Brantley. Cozy thinking pods, video games and recreational rooms with pingpong tables — that is what we think of when we envision the flexible workspace. But for the everyday public relations professional, the workplace isn’t

Branding Lessons from Prince’s Purple Reign

Branding Lessons from Prince’s Purple Reign

Published on September 20, 2016, at 2:48 p.m. by Ashley Stults. Not only did the legendary performer Prince leave behind a musical legacy, but he also left behind a brand legacy. During his career, he produced chart-topping hits, starred in a movie inspired by his

A Balancing Act

A Balancing Act

Published on September 19, 2016, at 4:26 p.m. by Lauren Williams, Contributing Writer. With the constant difficulty of work-life balance as a student, taking on more than one job can seem daunting. However, it is often worth the time and energy it takes to pull off.

University of Miami Zaps Zika

University of Miami Zaps Zika

Published on September 13, 2016, at 2:42 p.m. by Megan Perkins. “Megan, don’t forget your bug spray” has become my mother’s new catch phrase since the recent Zika virus outbreak in Miami, Florida. My typical response is an eye-roll followed by a “yeah OK, mom,”

The Death of the English Language in 140 Characters or Less?

The Death of the English Language in 140 Characters or Less?

Published on September 8, 2016, at 10:58 a.m. by Sonny Franks. “In these days of texting and various social media apps, the well-constructed sentence is under mortal threat,” Prince Charles warned at a recent ceremony celebrating 500 years of Royal Mail. While many other notable

Taylor Takes a Tumble

Taylor Takes a Tumble

Published on August 29, 2016, at 4:31 p.m. by Kenzie Winn. After watching Taylor Swift fall on a treadmill in a recent Apple Music advertisement, I could not help but cringe. Don’t get me wrong — Swift is great, but I can confidently say that I’ve

A New Nude

A New Nude

Published on August 25, 2017, at 2:04 p.m. by Hannah MacInnis. Diversity is always a hot topic, but especially in public relations. According to one definition, “diversity represents categories of people based on differences that cannot be altered.” This is why shoemaker Christian Louboutin diversified

Hamilton, The World’s Gonna Know Your Name

Hamilton, The World’s Gonna Know Your Name

Published on August 25, 2017, at 2:01 p.m. by Eliza Sheffield. Alexander Hamilton. You may have seen him hanging around on a $10 bill in your wallet. Or maybe you vaguely remember his name from the founding fathers unit in your 8th grade American History class

Defining Public Relations

Defining Public Relations

Published on August 22, 2017, at 12:56 p.m. by Elizabeth Broussard. What exactly is public relations? That seems to be the million-dollar question for insiders and outsiders alike. Practitioners know what they do but have a difficult time defining it, while observers often place superficial

LinkedIn Students: Reducing Job Search Stress

LinkedIn Students: Reducing Job Search Stress

Published on August 19, 2017, at 10:42 a.m. by Kala Brumbaugh. The final semesters at your chosen university tend to be pretty stressful. You’re juggling time between organizations, studying for finals, getting ready for graduation and preparing for life after college, which most likely includes a

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