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Communicators Outside the Lines Series: Steve Flegel, Whitworth University
Posted In: Membership,
Date posted Jul 9

Q&A with Steve Flegel of Whitworth University: his weight-loss journey, fitness routine, wellness tips, and becoming a healthy role model for his...

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After A 30-Plus Year Career in Athletic Communications, Wright State’s Bob Noss Retires
Posted In: Careers,
Date posted Jul 3

Bob Noss retires after 30+ years in Wright State athletic communications; CoSIDA Lifetime Achievement Award (2019) and 25-Year Award (2012) with...

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Collegiate Water Polo Association Names 2018-19 SIDs of the Year
Posted In: Membership,
Date posted Jul 3

Collegiate Water Polo Association names the 2018-19 SIDs of the Year: Ben Blevins (UM, Women's DI) and Jeff Kelly (Austin College, Women's DIII)...

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Study: Executives don’t recognize the value PR can offer
Posted In: Education,
Date posted Jul 3

New Releasd study reveals a PR value gap: 20% of executives don’t know PR stands for public relations, spotlighting branding and jargon issues for...

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Four From CoSIDA Named To FWAA National Committee On Access/Press Relations
Posted In: Membership,
Date posted Jul 2

CoSIDA ties Gina Lehe, David Plati, Shelly Poe and Doug Vance join FWAA's new Access/Press Relations Committee to boost media access and coverage...

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Jeff Nelson Retiring From Penn State After Three-Decade Career
Posted In: Careers,
Date posted Jul 1

Jeff Nelson retires from Penn State after nearly 30 years; longtime CoSIDA Academic All-America Committee member and Lester Jordan/Backbone Award...

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WSU to Induct Six Individuals into Athletic Hall of Fame
Posted In: Awards,
Date posted Jul 1

WSU Athletics to induct six individuals into the Athletic Hall of Fame for 2019, Sept. 6-7 in Spokane, with induction dinner and Pullman game-day...

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Cassiere is GCAC Sports Information Director of Year
Posted In: Membership,
Date posted Jun 28

Xavier University of Louisiana's Ed Cassiere named GCAC Sports Information Director of the Year 2018-19; longtime XULA information leader and NAIA...

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Northwestern State Names Football Pressbox for Doug Ireland
Posted In: Membership,
Date posted Jun 28

Northwestern State names its football press box after longtime NSU SID Doug Ireland, CoSIDA 25-Year Award honoree, with the Doug Ireland Media Level...

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Former SID Shelli Washel Passes Away
Posted In: Membership,
Date posted Jun 26

Obituary for Shelli Kaye Washel, former Indiana University women's sports information director and IU media relations pro, Bloomington, 1966-2019,...

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Longtime Utah sports information director Liz Abel is retiring.
Posted In: Careers,
Date posted Jun 24

Liz Abel, longtime University of Utah sports information director, retires after 36 years, reflecting on how college athletics and media coverage...

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6 essentials for cultivating great media relationships
Posted In: Education,
Date posted Jun 20

Six guidelines to strengthen media relationships: pitch compelling stories, be professional and courteous, and make journalists' jobs easier for...

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