JMC Organizations Host an SRPI Prep Event with Free Headshots

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Savannah State University’s Journalism and Mass Communications department’s student organizations, NABJ, MCSA, and Tiger’s Roar Newspaper, came together on Feb. 10, 2025, and Feb. 12, 2025, to host a two-day SRPI Prep Event, ensuring students are ready to shine at the Southeast Regional Press Institute. The event provided networking and professional development tips, along with free headshots to help students build strong resumes and online profiles.

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