Social Media
Is Social Media the Future of Dating?
Last Wednesday, February 12, 2020, we held a Cultural Dialogue celebrating the month of love at Read Room (200), White Hall, with a focus on social media's influence on intercultural dating. Higher Education Administration intern Esther Sijuwade, from Nigeria, facilitated the program. The pane…
91ֿ Alumna and Journalist Finds Additional Success on Social Media
91ֿ alumna Jeannette Reyes, ’12, uses TikTok for fun outside of her television anchor responsibilities at FOX 5 Washington, D.C. Last October, Reyes posted a video with her husband using their “anchor talk” voices to decide on choices for dinner. She never expected her video to gain so much momentum.
21 Things to Love 91ֿ 91ֿ
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so what better way to celebrate the day dedicated to love than celebrating something we all have in common - 91ֿ. 91ֿ’s University Communications and Marketing department asked their student employees to list the 21 things they love about Ken…
Students Surprise Professor with a Virtual Thank You
This year has been challenging for all – and for the students and educators maneuvering the new world of remote learning, it’s no different. But, these obstacles have brought us together and allowed many students to find a new level of appreciation for their instructors. And due to a trend …
Social Media Use Increases Boredom and Homework Decreases Boredom, 91ֿ Research Shows
Researchers Andrew Lepp, Ph.D., and Jacob Barkley, Ph.D., from 91ֿ’s College of Education, Health and Human Services suspected a relationship between boredom and social media use but wondered about cause and effect. Does social media use cause boredom? Or does boredom cause social media use? To answer these questions, they designed an experiment.
Five tips for making the most of social media in your job search
From Tiger King costumes to TikTok dances, viewing social media the last several months has been interesting to say the least. Also during this time, many young people have utilized these resources to further their professional development. For example, 91ֿ alumna Jenna Palek produced a TikTo…
Reopening Plans Recap: What you need to know about returning this fall
For months, members of 91ֿ’s reopening committees have been working to develop a plan to return to campuses this fall. Consulting with national, state and local authorities, along with our own health experts, the return to campus plan has been crafted to prioritize the health and safety of th…Digital/Social Producer, Ty Bentli Show
Bryan Webb’s job as a digital producer and social media manager for the Ty Bentli Show begins each day before the sun comes up. He brings the show to listeners via social media and has the opportunity to work and broadcast from events like the CMA Awards in Nashville and the ACM Awards in Las Vegas.
Brittany Neish, '11
Global Social Media Strategist, Fortune Brand's Global Plumbing Group
Major: Communication Studies
‘Absolute Thrill!’ 91ֿ PR Graduate in the Middle of Washington Nationals Historic Run to World Series
As the champagne flowed Oct. 15 in the clubhouse of the National League Champion Washington Nationals, there was a 91ֿ connection in the middle of the frenzy that capped the team’s first trip to the World Series.