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Over the past weekend, I began reading Julia Freeland Fisher’s new book Who You Know: Unlocking Innovations that Expand Students’ Networks. Julia underscores how students are increasingly interacting with professionals from a wealth of industries via video chats and social learning platforms, not just in person.   “How students connect—to one another, to their teachers, and […]

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By Baylee Ritter In public relations, strong writing is always stressed but never talked about. Although PR students learn how to write press releases and craft social media posts, we never learn how to skillfully wield a pen. How does one become a strong writer? Is it something that can be taught? According to a […]

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“Your reputation is what people say about you when you’re not in the room.” –– Jeff Bezos, Amazon CEO By John Millen We like to say we don’t judge people, but the truth is that’s all we do. All the time. Our subconscious minds begin assessing people from the moment we see them. It’s human. […]

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By Gloria Martinez Does it seem as if you’re spending too long on the same rung, trying to climb the ladder of success? Anyone can get stuck in a rut, but sometimes a simple change can rejuvenate your prospects. Here’s how women in public relations can breathe new life into their careers when it otherwise […]

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Anyone taking my classes over the past eight years knows I often get on a soapbox about the importance of their LinkedIn profiles. A great profile gets noticed and helps launch your career. I also set a goal of 500+ connections before graduation, but only one in three usually reach that benchmark number. Last week, I shared […]

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