Reflecting on Thanksgiving reminds us of the special time to gather with friends and family, savor cherished recipes, and create lifelong memories. Beyond the festivities, it’s also a moment to pause and reflect on the past year, appreciating what we’re truly grateful for. As students, faculty, and staff celebrate and share their gratitude around the table, the CCPA Department takes this opportunity to reflect on the moments, accomplishments, and people that have made this year remarkable. Here are some reflections from the

As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us brace ourselves for dinner, hoping to avoid the classic family meltdown. If you’ve ever found yourself in the middle of the chaos at the family feast, you are not alone! From exotic side dishes your aunt thought she could cook to the burnt turkey your grandmother forgot to take out of the oven or your uncle who won’t stop talking about conspiracy theories, anything could happen. At least now we’re adults and don’t have to finish all the soggy vegetables from the casserole no one wants to touch. In this post, we’ll share some funny stories of Thanksgiving family meltdowns as a reminder to laugh amidst the pressure we are all under this time of year.

On Monday night, SMU’s PRSSA chapter hosted three impressive alumni. Darian Taylor, Saniha Aziz, and Brownlee Hopkins joined the group in Umphrey Lee to discuss their journeys from SMU to careers in communications. In case you weren’t able to attend, here are some of our key takeaways. 

Event Details

Are you studying communications but haven’t decided which area you’d like to work in? Join SMU PRSSA in welcoming Darian Taylor, Saniha Aziz, and Brownlee Hopkins for its communications alumni panel on November 11th at 7 p.m. The event will take place in Umphrey Lee 241. Students will have the opportunity to address the speakers with questions to explore more about the fields of agency, corporate, government, and financial communications. 

SMU’s Move to the ACC

SMU’s move to the ACC in July created a lot of buzz amongst SMU’s student body. Joining this conference has allowed SMU’s sports programs to play against more intense competition. This new competition will increase the team’s chances of becoming nationally ranked. This academic year, SMU’s football and basketball teams will face nationally recognized college programs including Duke and The University of Miami.