February 1, 2023

By Jasmine Roberts-Crews, Ohio State University

The need to incorporate digital activism in communication curricula has become even more apparent as consumers increasingly support businesses that align with their core values on social issues. Themes such as corporate activism, corporate social responsibility, and "hashtag activism" are critical for students to understand as they enter a changed workforce since the… More

December 6, 2022

Since the annual Page Center Awards went virtual, our distinguished honorees have educated and inspired hundreds of students around the world with encouraging words about the power of integrity and responsible communication. This year, we want to hear from the students too.

The Page Center Awards Essay Contest is asking undergraduate students who attend the event… More

February 4, 2021

One of the many challenges of being a university-level educator during the COVID-19 pandemic is watching our prepared and motivated students face an uncertain professional future. While canceled internships and potentially lackluster job prospects are a very real challenge, one opportunity provided by our Zoom-based reality is the enhanced access available to professional events that were once financially or… More

December 17, 2020

By Marlene S. Neill, Page Center research fellow

In 2018, the Arthur W. Page Center appointed me as a research fellow to conduct a study in response to the 2017 Commission on Public Relations Education (CPRE) Report on Undergraduate Education, specifically to provide guidance for ethics education.

The CPRE found that public relations… More

April 19, 2018

The Commission on Public Relations Education (CPRE) recommended that a required ethics course be incorporated into public relations program curriculum. Its recommendation came from a three-year study published this month that examined university programs in the United States and abroad.

The report, “Fast Forward: The 2017 report on undergraduate public relations education,” addressed numerous topics in the… More

October 12, 2015

Colleen Connolly-Ahern brings a strong research background and a commitment to educating future public relations professionals to the Arthur W. Page Center. She was appointed as a Page senior research fellow earlier this year.

An associate professor in advertising/PR, Connolly-Ahern researches international political advertising and health communications. She also focuses on culture, media framing and media access in… More