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Editor Biographies, Fall 2016

Lynn Brantley – Ashburn, Virginia Editor/Writer Major/Minors: Public Relations/Entrepreneurship and Computer Technology and Applications Academic Achievements: Dean’s List (Spring 2015) Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Student Assistant/Creative Team Leader — UA Center for Academic Success (Present); Zeta Tau Alpha — Director of Sisterhood (Present); Communications Intern — Active

Pros and Cons of Interning During a Semester

Pros and Cons of Interning During a Semester

Published on January 10, 2017, at 4:09 p.m. by Kennedy Studdard. Internship — a powerful word that can strike fear into some of the most brave, most outstanding students and student leaders you’ll ever know. And if you meet someone who is unfazed by the

Four Things You Should Do to Prep for PRSSA National Conference

Four Things You Should Do to Prep for PRSSA National Conference

Published on October 17, 2016, at 4:33 p.m. by Sonny Franks Attending a conference in any industry can be daunting. But when you think about attending an event full of the best and brightest of the public relations industry — a group that prides itself on

The Evolution of Public Relations Research

The Evolution of Public Relations Research

Published on October 4, 2016, at 2:01 p.m. by Sonny Franks. “I just remember thinking there has to be a better way,” remarked Dr. William J. Gonzenbach, public relations professor at the University of Alabama, reflecting upon the state of public relations research at the

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

The Leadership Behind the Leadership

The Leadership Behind the Leadership

Published on April 20, 2016, at 4:45 p.m. by Mackenzie Ross. Founded in 2005, The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations promotes leadership and innovation in the field of public relations. Each year, the Center hosts the Milestones in Mentoring Gala in Chicago to

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