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Black History Month arrives each February as a necessary pause. It’s a time to honor the monumental successes of past civil rights movements, but also to sit with an uncomfortable truth: our society has often failed to live up to its promises, and the work for justice is far from over. This year, I want … Continue reading Beyond highlights: What Black History Month asks of us now →

Graduation comes faster than most students expect. One day you’re updating a syllabus, and the next you’re updating LinkedIn and wondering how to stand out in a crowded job market. That’s where personal branding comes in. Building a personal brand before graduating isn’t about self-promotion, it’s about clarity, consistency and credibility. At its core, a … Continue reading How to Build a Personal Brand in College →

This week, our chapter was visited by Ohio University alumna Allison Zullo (‘17). Allison was once a member of Scripps PRSSA, ImPRessions and the Student Alumni Board (SAB) during her time in Athens, but quickly found a bigger stomping ground to grow into after graduating. Allison now lives in Chicago, serving as the Vice President … Continue reading Allison Zullo, 02/02/2026 →

For our first rare snow day of the spring semester, we got the opportunity to hear from three journalism students on their internship experiences this past summer. Bella Moyers-Chavez, our own chapter president, Henry Gorsuch, our EVP, and special guest, Cody Englander, gave us a window into their professional development. The key takeaways from the … Continue reading Internship Panel, 01/26/26 →

For our first meeting of the spring semester, we were visited by Ohio University and J-School alumna Jasmine Garcia (‘14). Jasmine, once a member of Scripps PRSSA and imPRessions, is now a Senior Account Manager at Snap Inc., more widely known as Snapchat. Jasmine said that her journey to Snapchat was not picture-perfect, but that … Continue reading Jasmine Garcia, 01/12/25 →

In the world of college students, networking is of utmost importance from the second you set foot on campus. The words LinkedIn and professional development are in your face before you’re even completely sure where the laundry room is. Not to say that networking is not important, it most certainly is, but that doesn’t mean … Continue reading Networking doesn’t have to be a nightmare →

Social media has always been an industry that piqued my interest. I have been drawn to content creation, planning content calendars, building strategies and finding new ways to engage audiences. Last month, I completed my internship with Broken Leg Entertainment. The company is an award-winning entertainment brand that encourages people to dream big, laugh hard … Continue reading Behind the scenes of my social media internship →

This Monday, we were visited by recent alumna and former chapter member Alyssa Hall (‘19). Alyssa majored in Journalism Strategic Communications, while also completing a social media certificate and a specialization in women’s gender and sexuality studies. Alyssa was very involved during her time at Ohio University as a member of 1804 Communication,  an ambassador … Continue reading Alyssa Hall, 11/17/25 →

Image sourced from AbsolutVision. In today's digital environment, headlines, memes and videos flood our phones with news media and PR content every day. The ability to spot a fake piece of media is extremely challenging, especially with the growth and popularity of AI. An important skill that everyone should learn is how to spot fake … Continue reading The Power of Fake News and PR →