A Plank Center Profile: Grant Deady
From Betsy Plank’s enduring legacy to Grant Deady’s leadership, The Plank Center continues shaping future PR leaders through mentorship, connection and industry-defining impact nationwide.
Betsy Plank Continues to be a PR Legend
Betsy Plank, “First Lady of PR,” inspired generations through mentorship, ethics, personal connections, and trailblazing achievements, leaving a lasting legacy in public relations.
Betsy Dared, Charlene Dared — How Will You Dare to Change PR?
Published on May 23, 2022, 10:08 a.m. by Annemarie Munoz, Guest Contributor. In the United States, women make up 60-80% of the public relations workforce
The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations
The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations is an expert resource for public relations professionals, educators and students. The Center sponsors research, mentoring,
A Toast to the Greats – The Past
We know about the women who came before us, the adversity they faced and the miles they marched. We remember the steps they took,
Where It All Started: The Platform Magazine Story
Founded in 2007, Platform Magazine has grown from a student initiative into an internationally recognized publication connecting University of Alabama students with public relations
#30DaysofBetsy
Published on April 19, 2016, at 11:30 a.m. by Lindsey Young. Betsy Plank: professional, advocate, friend and inspiration to public relations students everywhere, even
Ron Culp: Achieving the PR Quadfecta
Gold Anvil winner Ron Culp reflects on a 40-year PR career defined by diverse experience, curiosity and dedicated student mentorship.
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
No Nice Southern Girl Should Be Involved With Public Relations
Posted: April 3, 2014, 10:11 a.m. by Myreete Wolford. Betsy Plank changed the way I understand the word “passion.” Betsy was a leader like