Auburn University launches social networking Web site
Auburn University became one of the first universities to have its own social networking Web site last week with the launch of "Auburn Family," a site designed to inform and connect current and prospective students, alumni, faculty, staff, parents and fans. The site, which can be accessed at http://family.auburn.edu, allows users to manage their personal profile, upload Auburn-related photos, blogs and videos, set status updates and communicate with other members via their "comments wall" or direct messaging. The network also features current news stories about Auburn University from students' perspectives. Robert French, a public relations instructor, worked in cooperation with Auburn's Office of Communications and Marketing to develop the network. Each week, students in French's "Style and Design in Public Relations Messages" course write, blog and produce videos about news and events happening in Auburn's 13 schools and colleges. For more information, read the news release.
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