Katheryn Rivas writes on the topics of online university. She loves to write on topics relating to education, blogging, technology, parenting, health, etc. Besides blogging, she loves travelling, reading and gardening. She welcomes your comments at her email Id: katherynrivas87@gmail.com. Kara Udziela is the owner and principal of Vibrance PR. She is a 20-year veteran of the PR industry with agency, nonprofit and corporate […]
Welcome to Platform Magazine, a student-run magazine at The University of Alabama. Our editors strive to continue Platform’s tradition of providing our readers with insight into the ever-changing world of PR. We hope that our articles and blog posts will intrigue you and encourage you to comment. One of our priorities is to facilitate communication […]
Posted At: Feburary 8, 2012 2:40 PM by Anna Ellis In today’s world, where within seconds any question we need answered is at the touch of our fingertips, social media seems to be taking over. Not only for social activity, but also as a source of news updates.
Posted at: February 6, 2012 8:55 PM by Margaret Bishop Participating in community service activities is usually a personal decision that is rewarded with gratification or empowerment. Few people participate in community service for a monetary reward because, frankly, there usually isn’t one.
Along with others ranging from ages 16 to 30, I am a part of the so-called millennial generation. As the 2012 presidential election approaches, it will be yet another year that millennials play a vital role in who is elected into office.
Savannah Bass — Baltimore, MarylandMajor/Minor: Public Relations/American Studies Academic Achievements: President’s List; Dean’s List Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Student Justice, Academic Honor Council; Communications Intern, College of Communication and Information Sciences; Development Intern, Tuscaloosa Academy; Communications Intern, Best Buddies Maryland; Waitress, Atwater’s Restaurant Community Service: Tutor, Literacy is the Edge (LITE); Volunteer, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; Best Buddies […]
Posted at: February 1, 2012 2:10 PM by Brian Haight John hung there, 50 feet up the side of a cliff, with one hand holding firmly onto the rock face. His other arm dangled loosely at his side. He shook his free arm as though he were performing the hokey-pokey.
Posted At: January 31, 2012 11:35 AM by Lauren Cuervo In a world that is constantly becoming more immersed in technology, people everywhere are now searching for that seemingly forgotten human touch.
Posted at: January 29, 2012 2:00 PM by Kera Cottingham In the world of tweeting, how detrimental is a runaway hashtag? This week, McDonald’s experimented with the hashtag #McDStories …
Posted At: January 27, 2012 3:30 AM by Bailey Carpenter Accreditation is something that every PR practitioner should consider once they have experience in the field.
