Mother’s Day is just around the corner and it also happens to be SU’s Commencement Day. Both these occasions are a great reason to get flowers and if you’re looking to support local businesses, floral boutique Handgather is a great place to pick up a gift for mom. I love leaving campus and meeting people …
If you’re anything like me, you’re stuck between being bored in your hometown and jumping back into the whirlwind of schoolwork. We have a week left of winter break before it’s back on the grind, so here’s how to make the most of that last week and get a jump on this semester. Bump your …
It’s official. The last day of class is less than a month away, and graduation isn’t much further. Although many of us will be taking Maymester, this still feels like the end. As hectic and stressful as this upcoming month promises to be, it’s important that we keep powering through and continue doing everything possible …
It is no secret that social media have become important tools and a sought-after skill in the communications industry. Public relations practitioners alone use social media platforms to reach and engage with publics, track interest, disseminate information and develop brands. Whether you are a prospective master’s student, or already half-way through your degree now, there …
Being an international student at the Newhouse School, adjusting to new surroundings and a different teaching method can be challenging. With those challenges, however, come great experiences. As a public relation’s master’s student at Newhouse, when I am not writing press releases, news stories or media kits, I am expected to network and the Social …
Quality content is original, purposeful and correctly optimized information that people and search engines are driven to read, view and share. For a website, content is the basic and most important thing to attract visitors. The following points are eight keys to making a high quality content website. 1. High relevance of not only key …
According to their website, SND, known as the Society for News Design, is “an international organization for news media professionals and visual communicators who create print, web, mobile publications and products.” Last week, they hosted a workshop that consisted of six parts: Eye Tracking Photojournalism, Je Suis Un Illustrator, Understanding Infographics, Be Bold, Designers as Writers …
When a Newhouse master’s student reaches the end of their program, they have to complete a capstone to graduate. Because of the opportunities available to our students and the excellence we expect from them, our capstones are extremely unique. This is the first part of a two-part series that details the last graduating class’ capstones …
The first week of classes is almost over, and it has really solidified why I chose to come to Newhouse for my master’s degree. I have four classes this semester, and each professor brings a unique perspective to the classroom that I wouldn’t find anywhere else. The campus is beautiful, my job is great and …