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An internship is an excellent way to gain practical experience in the field. For Ohio University Journalism students, this experience is a requirement to graduate. Internships often occur in the summer, when most students are not taking classes. School-year internships do exist, but these options may be limited for a full-time student. Some may take place … Continue reading How to utilize a school year job to excel in a summer internship – Lauren Reed →

Mike Tobin is Vice President of Communications at University Hospitals, a health system in Cleveland with 32,000 employees whose mission since 1866 has been to heal, teach and discover. In this position, Mike leverages nearly 30 years of experience in communications, journalism, community and government relations. Key Takeaways "Dink in every day in Athens like … Continue reading April 24 – Mike Tobin, University Hospitals →

When I began my planning to study abroad, I thought about all of the sights I would see and fun experiences I would have. However, when I stepped into a country where I did not know anyone and struggled with conversations, I thought of how out of place I felt. Studying abroad in Barcelona was … Continue reading Studying Abroad: Communication in Another Country – Lauren Reed →

Here at OU, the journalism school consists of two different tracks (outside of HTC): Strategic Communication and News & Information. Some classes, like JOUR2311, are required for all journalism majors. Learning that occurs outside of the classroom is connected as well. In the ‘real world,’ PR professionals and journalists who write for publications work closely … Continue reading Strategic Communication and News & Info Students Should Collaborate More Often – Alyssa Goodenow →

Cori McKeever is President, Global Healthcare for Golin, an international public relations agency, and its specialist agency Virgo Health. Cori is responsible for evolving Golin’s unique value for its health clients, expanding its offerings and further building its people-first culture. ​Recognized with the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association “Rising Star” award in 2019, Cori is a collaborative … Continue reading April 10 – Cori McKeever, Golin →

For college students, a common struggle that many endure is developing time-management strategies. Between school, work, and social activities, students are constantly bombarded with new challenges and tasks that build up. It is their responsibility for maintaining all aspects of life to create a healthy balance. Many students are required to take 15 credit hours … Continue reading How to Increase Time-Management Skills – Allison Young →

Molly McKnight is Vice President, Marketing Manager at U.S. Bank. She received her bachelor's degree from the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University in 2011. Outside her career at U.S. Bank, she is board chair for Montgomery Nursery School and advisory board member for Camp Kesem at the University of Cincinnati. She is … Continue reading April 3 – Molly McKnight, U.S. Bank →

Walking into my career coaching appointment senior year, I never would’ve expected to walk out with hopes of joining a new organization, let alone finding a new mentor and friend. I mean, who joins a new organization as a senior? I was nervous about not knowing anyone, and I wasn’t sure how I was going … Continue reading My Experience As a Senior in The Peer Mentorship Program – Hunter Farno →

Caroline is PR and Influencer Lead for Buffalo Wild Wings. Before joining Inspire Brands in 2020, she spent 10+ years in professional sports with various teams in the NBA and MLB. Some career moments at BWW she is most proud of include: an Overtime merch collaboration, a Ryan Reynolds Twitter exchange, and a Jack Harlow … Continue reading March 27 – Caroline Burleson, Buffalo Wild Wings →

Before coming to college, I was told to follow my passions. I didn’t take this serious enough. I’m not sure I knew what my desires truly were. I still don’t. Maybe I had too many passions, maybe, I didn’t have enough, maybe I didn’t know where they could lead me, or maybe I followed a … Continue reading Finding Your Passions – Maxwell Burton →