International tensions of late have triggered a wild increase in the number and kind of cyberattacks across the U.S. Web sites, social media sites, organizational systems and computer networks are all seeing more threat activities. But we can’t forget the simplest devices which are often the most susceptible to attacks — our laptops, phones and tablets. Protect yourself with wireless safety.
Brie graduated from SMU in 2014 with a CCPA major. She juggled two internships her spring semester senior year to land her a job at Southwest Airlines after graduation. After holding multiple positions within the company, Brie now finds herself managing influencer marketing for the airline. Today, we have Brie on air with us to hear her story, learn from her advice, and hear how we can end up in her shoes down the road!
Homecoming brought together multiple generations of SMU Mustangs to celebrate their alma mater. For CCPA majors and alumni alike, the weekend’s festivities started with the Owen Fine Arts Center renovation kickoff. To end the night, alumni caught up with college friends and professors at the CCPA alumni happy hour.
If you were to name a brand you admired, would your own personal brand be high on your list?
This week SMU CCPA students had the extraordinary opportunity to engage with key leaders in the communication industry including CCPA Advisory Board members, for two hours of power networking.
More than 35 students met with executives from corporate, agency, and non-profit organizations, gaining insight into careers in those fields. Some of the professionals onhand offered critiques on resumes and answered questions about student LinkedIn profiles.
Direct interaction with professionals in an informal environment is actually rare for many students. So this event was a rare opportunity to get important advice from successful communicators.
Everyone attending the CCPA Networking Event was impressed with the active
We’ve been back to school for one day, and the relaxation we finally achieved over fall break is already fading. Cleaning out the inbox, opening the planner, and checking the syllabi has every student in a frenzy. If you are already counting down the 38 days until Thanksgiving, keep reading for places you can hide when stress levels spike and you need some alone time.