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Historially Black Colleges and Universities: A Winning Investment

Friday, February 25, 2011

The following post was originally published on the PRSSA blog.

There is an untapped resource for changing the face of the public relations profession and capitalizing on diversity within the industry — Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU). HBCUs are a source of accomplishment and great pride for the African American community as well as the entire nation. Moreover, HBCUs are a hidden gem within public relations education.

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New Expectations of College Students, and the Secret to Meeting Them

Monday, February 7, 2011

Expectations of college students have increased dramatically in the past few years.  With rising tuition costs and an extremely competitive job market, students are expected to do more with less.  From the perspective of a recent college graduate, here are some thoughts about what it takes to be a competitive candidate for entry-level positions in today’s economy:

In addition to stellar grades, active campus involvement, and tenacious networking, college students need the following things to be competitive candidates for entry-level positions:

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