As this year’s winner of the Daniel J. Edelman/PRSSA Award for Outstanding Public Relations Student, Jessica Colburn is a perfect example of how leadership and hard work can lead to incredible opportunities. Over the past four years, Colburn has played the role of both a college student and a PR professional. Her accomplishments should serve…… Continue reading Jessica Colburn’s Blueprint for Success
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Student Publication Provides Real-Life PR Skills
In just five years, students at the University of Alabama have developed an important online publication that contributes to thought leadership in public relations. The publication also serves as a template for other colleges that want to offer students real-world experiences in writing, editing, design and marketing. In Tuscaloosa earlier this week, Plank Center board members got an…… Continue reading Student Publication Provides Real-Life PR Skills
College Involvement Builds Your Resume
What does it mean to be actively involved? Is joining an organization enough? Does it look more impressive to have five different memberships on your résumé? It’s common these days to hear about people who aren’t getting hired. They are confused because they have impressive résumés with all of these diverse organizations listed. They have…… Continue reading College Involvement Builds Your Resume