Public Relations Vs. Journalism: Bridging The Gap

Drew Casford Since, seemingly, before the dawn of time there has been a waging war between Journalists and Public Relations professionals.  As a fresh-out-of-high-school Journalism student, I was young, impressionable and eager to learn. One of the first things I remember about J-School was learning about the evil and often ruthless world of Public Relations…

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Change Your Relationship Status With LinkedIn From Open To Committed

Morgan Atwater As if there isn’t enough to worry about when searching for a job. Your wardrobe (that you’ve convinced yourself isn’t good enough). That zit on your face that you swear wasn’t there yesterday. Most importantly, prepping for that nerve-wrecking interview, making sure you’ve studied your resume, cover letter, and the organization or company…

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Amy Thurlow: A world of possibilities

Victoria Turpin By “remaining open to possibilities”, Amy Thurlow, BPR ’89, has enjoyed a diverse career rich in education, work, and cultural experiences at home and abroad. Thurlow is now an associate professor and the former chair of the Department of Communication Studies at Mount Saint Vincent University (the Mount). ​Born in Burlington, Vt., Thurlow…

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