The Public Relations Association of Louisiana recognized Loyola University New Orleans professor Cathy Rogers, Ph.D., as the 2012 State Educator of the Year in public relations. Rogers received the association’s newly established award created to honor a full-time faculty member teaching in public relations, journalism or communications. The association presented Rogers with the award at a ceremony Jan. 8.

“I feel very honored to be recognized. I love my work as a professor and feel lucky to have such a rewarding career,” Rogers said. “It’s very satisfying to be recognized on a state level for what I do. I’m also very proud to represent the New Orleans chapter of PRAL in its inaugural year.”

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