Tag: Donald K. Wright

PRWeek singles out COM for training the next generation of PR pros

The future of public relations is bright, and according to a recent PRWeek column, a big reason for this industry optimism can be found in the halls of Boston University’s College of Communication. In his May 13 column “I have seen the future of PR — and it works” Editor-in-Chief Steve Barrett recalled a recent… Read More

Donald K. Wright named Harold Burson Professor & Chair in Public Relations

(Boston) – Boston University today announced that it has named Donald K. Wright the Harold Burson Professor in Public Relations and Chair, Department of Mass Communication, Advertising, and Public Relations. The appointment, effective for five years beginning September 1, 2010, was announced by Tom Fiedler, Dean of BU’s College of Communication (COM), who called Wright… Read More

COM professor wins international PR award

Dr. Donald K. Wright, Professor of Public Relations in the College of Communication at Boston University was honored for his international accomplishments in both the academy and the practice when he was awarded an Honorary Diploma for lifetime international achievements in public relations by the Arman Public Relations Institute in Tehran, Iran, January 14. Hooshmand… Read More

Institute for Public Relations taps Wright as research fellow

Dr. Donald K. Wright Professor Donald K. Wright and five others have been named the first Research Fellows of the Institute for Public Relations Research. The criteria for selection include international research reputations in either academia or the practice, and a commitment to work with the Institute to identify and address broad research needs in… Read More

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