Heather Paige Preston, B.S.J., M.S.

Department Rank:
Lecturer

Area:
Public Relations

Office: Walker Hall 121
Fax: 828-262-2543
Email: prestonhp@appstate.edu

Education

Master of Science, 1996 Ohio University
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, 1990 Ohio University

Teaching Specialties

Communication Design and Writing
Public Relations Writing and Campaigns
Beatles, Pop Culture and Communication
Mass Media and Society

Current Courses Being Taught

COM 3010: Media Graphics
COM 3300: Mass Media & Society
COM 3618: Public Relations Writing
COM 3531/41: England, The Beatles & Pop Culture (Summers Only)

Professional Affiliations / Organizations

AEJMC: Public Relations Division, International Division,
Entertainment Studies Interest Group

Research Interests

Popular Culture
Entertainment Studies
Entertainment Public Relations
The Beatles

Selected Publications

"2007 Appalachian State University Graduation DVD." Cover design, Appalachian State University, 2007.

"London, The Beatles and The Communication of Popular Culture."
Course packet, Appalachian State University, 2004.

"Communication." Department of Communication brochure, Appalachian
State University, 2003.

Editor, Entertaining Ideas Newsletter for AEJMC's Entertainment
Studies Interest Group

"The Word: The Beatles, Phenomenon, Publicity and the United States
Print Media." Master's thesis, Ohio University, 1996.