Russell joined the full-time public relations faculty of Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communications in Sept. 1986 after nearly 20 years of professional public relations practice. She is the chair of the School’s Public Relations Department and Academic Director of The Newhouse School’s distance learning program for mid-career public relations professionals, leading to a master’s degree in Communications Management.

Professor Russell is co-author of a book on the media coverage of the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, in which her specific work dealt with the role and performance of public relations practitioners during the tragedy. Her current research projects include examinations of crisis communications preparedness in various United States cities, particularly in the aftermath of Oklahoma City. Another study Russell is conducting inspects crises preparedness within the international airline industry.

The free event is part of Lycoming College’s "Executive Speakers Series" and is open to the public. More information is available by calling 321-4037.

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