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Aaron is the current director of communications at Worthington Industries. Worthington Industries is a steel processor and producer steel consumer and building products.  Aaron is a Bobcat alumni and former member of Scripps PRSSA. Prior to working at Worthington Industries, Aaron worked at Fahlgren Mortine for 22 years. He has served as a mentor to … Continue reading SEPTEMBER 11 – AARON BROWN, WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES →

Adding a certificate to your degree can supplement your education and build your resume. An additional area of expertise can make you stand out when applying for positions. Public relations has numerous avenues to go down, so a minor or certificate can clarify your skills and passions.  Requirements and definitions can vary by university, but … Continue reading Best certificates to get at Ohio University for a career in public relations— Lauren Reed →

This summer, I had the opportunity to work as a communications and marketing intern with Siemens DISW (Digital Industries Software). My role was full-time, fully remote and based out of my home in Pittsburgh, PA. Though I didn’t have the experience of going into an office every day, I was still able to learn so … Continue reading Takeaways from my remote summer internship at Siemens DISW —Margaret Fox →

In a surprising and audacious move, Twitter has reinvented itself as "X", ushering in a new era of social media that promises to reshape how we connect, share, and engage online. The rebranding from Twitter to X is more than just a name change; it is a statement of intent. According to Elon Musk, he … Continue reading My Thoughts on Twitter’s Transformation to “X”— Isabel Mattern →

This past June, I completed my very first internship. When I started, I was nervous. I had no prior experience, and I was worried that my limited knowledge would not be enough for success with the company. I decided that no matter what, all I had to do was show up to every meeting as … Continue reading The Power of Positivity and Open-Mindedness as an Intern — Payton Daugherty →

Now that I am going into my junior year at Ohio University, I am officially enjoying the perks of apartment life. After spending my freshman and sophomore years in the dorms, renting an off-campus apartment for my junior year was needed. Since I have officially owned the apartment since June, visiting Athens in the summer … Continue reading First-Time Apartment Owner in the Summer — Anna Hinkle →

I am going into my senior year of college which is so hard to grasp. I still feel like a baby freshman thinking of how to decorate my dorm or which organization I want to be a part of. I’ve always been told my college years will fly by. I used to blow it off … Continue reading Thoughts as a incoming senior – Maggie Noll →

This summer I am interning at The J.M. Smucker Co., and something that has been stressed before I was even hired is the importance of its company culture. As soon as I arrived on campus, its company culture was shared with me as “something you can’t describe” and that’s entirely accurate. This company has an … Continue reading The Importance of company culture — Maxwell Burton →

​It’s hard to believe I’m writing my second internship diary to discuss my time at Charlotte Motor Speedway. For a second summer, I was honored to be able to intern at the racetrack, this time as an Events Intern. The two months I was interning at the racetrack this summer were absolutely incredible and provided … Continue reading Internship Diary: Charlotte Motor Speedway– Sam Spinale →

            Throughout college, you get asked at least once, “What do you want to do after college?”. I am always puzzled by the question because by pursuing a degree in Communication Studies, with a minor in Advertising and Public Relations, there are a wide range of careers I can pursue. I am someone who wants to … Continue reading Internship Diary — Allison Young →