Stories Tagged ‘Public Relations’ 
UA Plank Center Enters Second Year of Fellowship Program for Educators
The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations at The University of Alabama announced plans for its second annual Fellowship Program for Public Relations Educators.
For Third Consecutive Year, UA’s PR Program Finalist for Education Program of Year by PRWeek Magazine
The University of Alabama's public relations program is one of five finalists for PR Education Program of the Year, according to national awards compiled by and published in PRWeek magazine.
UA’s Plank Center to Honor Nonprofit Director for Mentorship
The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations at The University of Alabama will present its inaugural Executive Mentorship Award to Billy Shore, founder and executive director of Share Our Strength, a national nonprofit leading the fight against childhood hunger in America, at an Oct. 14 dinner at the Union League Club in Chicago.
UA Plank Center Awards Leadership Grants in Public Relations
The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations at The University of Alabama will award $8,500 to support two research projects that will enhance understanding of factors that contribute to effective and ethical leadership in public relations.
UA Experts on Second Oil Rig Explosion
As a second oil rig explodes in the Gulf, The University of Alabama offers a range of experts who could comment on some of the questions arising. Many of these experts were quoted extensively following the late April explosion in the Gulf and the ongoing clean-up efforts.
UA’s Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations Names New Board Members
The Board of Advisors for The University of Alabama's Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations has added two new members to an existing group of 17.
UA Sets Record with 10 Students Named to USA Today’s All-USA College Academic Team
A record 10 University of Alabama students have been named to USA Today’s 2010 All-USA College Academic Team. Once again, UA led the nation with the most students on the team, and set a record for the most students any university has ever placed on the team in a single year. UA students Alan Blinder, Connor Johnson, Kendra Key, Dana Lewis, Joy Driver Aldridge, Richard Cockrum, Susan DeLeon, Amy Frees, Kalen Berry and Rebecca Long were named to the team.
Chair of UA’s Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations Dies
Betsy Plank, chair of The University of Alabama’s Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations and the “First Lady” of public relations, died Sunday, May 23, in Chicago.
UA Plank Center Announces Selections for Public Relations Educator Fellowship Program
The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations at The University of Alabama has announced the inaugural class for its Fellowship Program for Public Relations Educators.
UA Experts on Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
As efforts to address the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico continue, University of Alabama faculty experts are available to comment on areas ranging from petroleum engineering, water quality and ecosystems to the economic impact of the spill and resulting public relations issues.
UA Students Win Big in PRCA Competition
Nine University of Alabama public relations students recently received 26 awards from the Public Relations Council of Alabama Student Medallion Awards competition.
PR Program at UA Ranked Among Top Education Programs by PRWeek Magazine
The public relations program at The University of Alabama is ranked second in the nation according to new rankings produced and published in PRWeek Magazine. UA is the highest ranked university that offers both graduate and undergraduate programs.
For Second Straight Year, UA’s PR Program Ranked Among Top Five by PRWeek Magazine
The University of Alabama's public relations program is among the top five PR Education Programs in the United States, according to national rankings produced and published in PRWeek magazine. This is the second straight year that UA’s PR program has been recognized for being one of the top programs.
UA’s Chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America to Host Regional Activity
The University of Alabama chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America will host “The Eth-X Factor” Saturday, Feb. 6, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Bryant Conference Center.
UA’s Plank Center Establishes Fellowship Program for Public Relations Educators
Citing the need to link college educators and curriculum more actively with the workplace needs of employers, the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations at The University of Alabama announced its sponsorship of an annual fellowship program for public relations educators.
UA’s Plank Center Launches Free Webinar Series for PR Students and Educators
The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations at The University of Alabama is launching a series of free webinars for public relations students and educators.
UA Plank Center Launches Online PR Archival Directory
A unique online community resource to aid in the search for archival materials relevant to public relations historians, students and practitioners has been launched by the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations at The University of Alabama.
UA’s PR Program Finalist for Education Program of Year by PRWeek Magazine
The University of Alabama’s public relations program is one of the top five finalists for the PR Education Program of the Year by PRWeek magazine.
UA Plank Center Awards $8,700 in Leadership Grants in Public Relations
The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations at The University of Alabama will award $8,700 to support two research projects that will enhance understanding of factors that contribute to effective and ethical leadership in public relations.
UA Student-Produced Online Magazine, Platform, Wins International Hermes Creative Award
Platform, an online magazine designed and produced by University of Alabama public relations students for other PR students, educators and practitioners nationwide, has received a gold award in the 2008 Hermes Creative Awards for the Web site overall category.
Gower Named New Director of UA Plank Center for Leadership in PR
Dr. Karla Gower has been named director of the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations, headquartered at The University of Alabama.
UA Plank Center for Leadership in PR Names New Board Members
The board of advisors for The University of Alabama’s Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations has added three new members to an existing group of 12.
UA’s Plank Center Salutes PRSSA 40th Anniversary with book of Insights, Inspiration from PR Legends
Thirty-four honored public relations leaders are authors of a unique book introduced today at the annual conference of the Public Relations Student Society of America in Philadelphia.
UA Plank Center Awards More Than $17,000 in PR Leadership Grants
The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations at The University of Alabama will award $17,000 to support two research projects that will enhance understanding of factors that contribute to effective and ethical leadership in public relations.
UA Plank Center Launches Students-Created Online Magazine Platform
The University of Alabama’s Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations recently launched Platform, an online magazine designed and produced by UA public relations students for other public relations students, educators and professionals nationwide.