Findlay Newsroom
Melissa Carrick was looking forward to having a fun and educational summer as an Ohio State Fair public relations and marketing intern in which she’d be responsible for tasks such as writing blog posts about quirky events and being a fair food taste tester. Now, her resume also includes invaluable crisis communication skills attained through […]
In March of 2015, an announcement was made stating that the Cleveland Browns and University of Findlay were joining forces to establish exclusive opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience and mentorships within the Browns’ organization. This initiative was formed to improve students’ ability to succeed in the sports industry. Two years later, UF has […]
UF graduate Doug Jenkins shares his journey and advice to future students. What was your major when you studied at UF? I was a broadcast communication major. What is your current job title and duties? I’m the news director at WFIN/WBUK/ WKXA in Findlay. Every day I’m up at four in the morning and putting […]
Major: communication/PR emphasis Hometown: Kenton, Ohio Andrew Flinn, a 2013 graduate of The University of Findlay, is a Web manager for WKTN Radio in Kenton, Ohio, where he has been establishing a career in the communication industry since 2001. Because Flinn was working full time in the communication industry while he attended Findlay, he was […]
Spending a weekend with more than 70 celebrities like Lady Gaga and James Bond is not a common occurrence. However, four UF students had this opportunity in November when they traveled to Orlando, Fla., to serve as collegiate staff members at the 11th Annual Sunburst Convention for Celebrity Impersonators and Tribute Artists. Members of Campus […]
During my first three years of college, I was hesitant to study abroad because I can only speak English, and I would hate to miss an internship opportunity if I studied abroad for a full semester. Fortunately, the London Scholars Program provided a study abroad opportunity that I could not pass up. The program caught […]
Prior to finals week, four students developed a public relations campaign in collaboration with Counseling Services to spread civility and positivity throughout campus. In a public relations campaigns class instructed by Jeanette Drake, Ph.D., associate professor of communication, students were split into teams and worked with clients to implement public relations campaigns. The students managed […]
Major: communication/public relations emphasis Hometown: Kenton, Ohio When Andrew Flinn, an established full-time radio deejay for WKTN Radio in Kenton, Ohio, decided to return to college to complete a bachelor’s degree, he thought he was simply adding to his résumé. Three years later, Flinn will walk across the stage at Commencement knowing he did much […]
At Findlay, experiential learning is taken seriously. Jamie Rogers, a senior public relations major, planned a successful Battle of Bands as part of her senior project – taking the skills she’s learned during her four years at Findlay to pull off an event that not only showcased her public relations skills but also raised some […]
Non-profit professionals are invited to attend “PR Boot Camp 2012” on Tuesday, June 12, at The University of Findlay. The daylong conference will focus on how to do more with less using public relations, digital media and innovative collaborations. The Department of Communication at The University of Findlay is hosting the conference, which has been […]
