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September 9, 2022

What I wish I knew freshman year as PR major

Written by Megan White Getting to stand in front of my peers at commencement in a few short months is something I’ve been waiting for since I was a freshman in college. I’ve always wanted to be a part of the working world. There’s a refreshing feeling about it. In college, you can easily overwhelm… Continue reading

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October 15, 2021

Lights, Camera, Action: Video Conversions in 2021

The game has changed. Written material is on its way out and its replacement? Video content. With the numbers on its side, it’s no surprise people prefer this fresher form of content over its older, outdated counterpart. Keep reading to see why and how you can take advantage of this movement before it’s too late.… Continue reading

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September 10, 2021

How I Used my Strategic Planning Skills to Plan Life After Undergrad

By: Senior, April Wood As I approached and finally entered the last year of my undergraduate degree, one question became an uncomfortably looming presence – What do I want to do with my life (and my degree)? The truth is – I’m still looking. But I’d love to share my thought process so far. In… Continue reading

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April 23, 2021

How Public Relations Molded Me Into A Young Professional

By: Sebastian Szczurowski When I look back at my time at the University of Central Missouri I can’t help but to think about how fast it all went by. It seems like it was just yesterday that I made my first official visit to the university for my scheduled orientation day. When I first made… Continue reading

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April 9, 2021

Extra Extra, Read All About It: The Importance of Staying in the Now

By: Emily Schaper Being a Part of the Table We’ve all been part of a conversation where we have no idea what is being talked about. It sets you apart from others and can become difficult to get to know more people. When it comes to global issues, reading the news or checking the media… Continue reading

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March 23, 2021

How Do We Solve Mental Health in Public Relations?

By: Elizabeth Ewell Mental Health Issues have become one of the leading common deaths in America. Mental health is often a topic that is shunned or embarrassing to discuss. Some take mental health issues as a joke, and some are not afraid to speak out about the issue. Still, there are more who pay no… Continue reading

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March 9, 2021

Oh, the People You’ll Meet!

By: Maxlyn Wilbanks When you first think of public relations, what do you think of? When I began my degree, I thought of all the negative aspects of PR and wasn’t sure it was the right choice for me. However, as I am about to graduate from UCM, I have realized how much my perspective… Continue reading

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March 5, 2021

TikTok and The Race to Join Emerging Social Platforms

By: Faith Ford TikTok, is a massively popular app that lets users create and share videos up to 60 seconds long. At least that’s the Dictionary.com definition of the content creation app that started to gain social media users’ attention around 2018. So how did TikTok get to where it is today? And what does… Continue reading

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March 2, 2021

Senior Scaries: Graduation and Where to Go Next

By: Hannah Staul As I prepare for graduation, all I can think about is what the next step is. How do I know when I am even ready to apply for full-time jobs, when school is still in the forefront of my mind? I did the research for you, so follow along for a step-by-step… Continue reading

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February 23, 2021

Research is Boring, Time-Consuming and Absolutely Critical to Your Success

By: Ashleigh Horn Research is the key to all successful public relations strategy. It is the defining factor in how we choose to tell our client’s story and helps us identify how our target audiences will react—long before they are ever exposed to any messaging. But why is research crucial? How can it single-handedly define… Continue reading

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