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Bradley Agency students visit the U.S. Department of State
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By: Nick Barnes Each year the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) holds a national conference for PR students to learn about public relations and how to better operate their firms and chapters. This year, nine students from the Rulon L. Bradley Public Relations Agency and professional advisor Jeff DuBois traveled to Washington, D.C. …

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Posted on: 01-22-2011

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Daily Universe wins 1st place for general excellence
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By Megan Hatch Brigham Young University’s student run newspaper, The Daily Universe, beat out 2,000 other newspapers for the top spot amongst college newspapers in the National Newspaper Association’s Better Newspaper Contest. It was awarded prizes in 24 categories. “This award shows the quality of the Communications program here. It shows that we have cream …

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Posted on: 01-21-2011

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Daily Universe creates a Winning Package
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By Megan Hatch David Mortimer was supposed to write for The Daily Universe football beat when he found himself covering a Utah Flash basketball event. “There wasn’t anyone else available to cover the story,” said Mortimer of his article revealing the Utah Flash hoax wherein Michael Jordan did not appear to expectant basketball fans. “I …

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Posted on: 01-21-2011

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BYU Broadcast Program Sixth in the Nation
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By Vish Gopal Brigham Young University broadcast journalism students have a story to tell. The BYU broadcast journalism program was recently recognized as the sixth best in the nation out of 112 accredited journalism programs at the Hearst Journalism Award ceremony held in New York. “It was an honor to be recognized as one of …

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Posted on: 01-21-2011

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Jason Bagley – Paying it forward
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BYU alumnus Jason Bagley, creative director at renowned advertising agency Wieden + Kennedy, counseled with any communication students wishing…

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Posted on: 01-21-2011

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BYU Communications Students Shine at Statewide PR Competition
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By Vish Gopal Two BYU public relations students, seniors Tiffany Harston and Boston Blake placed second and third respectively in the fifth annual Utah PR Student of the Year competition, sponsored by the Salt Lake City chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). In the competition, five finalists are selected from 30 university …

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Posted on: 01-21-2011

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BYU’s Washington Seminar Program giving students a chance to intern
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By Erika Potter BYU’s Washington Seminar Program provides a unique opportunity for students from all majors to participate in hands-on learning while living in the heart of our nation’s capital. Each semester approximately 35 students venture to Washington D.C. to begin various internships that provide experiences unlike anything received in the classroom. “The purpose of …

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Posted on: 01-21-2011

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Broadcast journalism students receive prestigious national minority scholarships
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By: Vish Gopal Two BYU broadcast journalism students in the Department of Communications recently received prestigious scholarships from the NABJ (The National Association of Black Journalists) and NAHJ (The National Association of Hispanic Journalists). The awards recognize deserving students interested in pursuing careers in journalism. Lakia Holmes, a senior from New York City, received the …

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Posted on: 01-21-2011

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Key interviewing tips from a distinguished alumnus
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By Andrew Adams Adam Denison’s eyes were set on law school at an early age. After graduating from BYU, jumping right into the law seemed to be the next logical step. A distinguished career in public relations was the last thing on his mind. Yet in 2010, Denison found himself returning to BYU as a …

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Posted on: 01-21-2011

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Broadcast journalism students receive prestigious national minority scholarships
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By: Vish Gopal Two BYU broadcast journalism students in the Department of Communications recently received prestigious scholarships from the NABJ (The National Association of Black Journalists) and NAHJ (The National Association of Hispanic Journalists). The awards recognize deserving students interested in pursuing careers in journalism. Lakia Holmes, a senior from New York City, received the …

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Posted on: 01-21-2011

Posted in: Winter 2011

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