Our Blog – O'Pake Institute

A New Spark in Pottsville, Jack

By Aleksandra Kolesnikova, Fellow of Communications Introduction Jack Cossa has been a remarkable student at Alvernia University and has achieved an amazing opportunity through the O’Pake Institute. He joined the O’Pake Institute in 2022. There, he became a fellow of finance and marketing and found his true passion in finance. Cossa graduated in the year...

Unveiling the Distinctions: O’Pake Fellows vs. Traditional Internships

By Cora Cox ’24, Fellow of Business Management Many ask, ‘How does the O’Pake Fellows program differ from a traditional internship, and how will it benefit me?’ Fortunately, I was just in this same position and will provide you with an in-depth answer. The O’Pake Fellows program provides an exceptional opportunity for outstanding undergraduate and...

Revolutionizing Social Media: Unpacking the Threads App

By Dane Sabarese, Fellow of Communications It takes something truly ground-breaking in the constantly changing social media environment to grab the attention of millions of people. One such invention that could alter how we interact entirely and connect with people online is the introduction of the Threads app. Threads, an Instagram offshoot, provides a fresh...

Making an Impact in the Creative Field (Design and Creative Leadership, Ethical Design and Circular Design Thinking)

By Ana Perez ’23, Project Manager and Graduate Assistant of Design What impact do designers make on the world? Regarding Leadership, what contribution can an artistic person make? Studying Leadership helps us understand that we can make an impact wherever we are, regardless of our professional field. As someone who graduated with a master’s degree...

How TikTok Is Changing Content Across All Platforms

By: Emily Sano, Fellow of Digital Media & Management The video-sharing app TikTok is changing the game for all social media platforms by popularizing short-form video content. In the past six years, TikTok has generated 1 billion users by utilizing this type of content, with users spending an average of 45 minutes watching these videos...

The Pros of a Professional Mentor

By: Jennifer Weasner, Fellow of Marketing No matter how experienced we become throughout our careers, we can always lean on more experienced professionals around us. Mentor relationships allow us to connect with individuals with similar career paths and goals. By connecting a mentee with a mentor, the mentee can learn about the mentor’s experience and...

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