Rachel LePoudre, '07, officially earned her Accreditation in Public Relations in February 2020. Granted by the Universal Accreditation Board, the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) credential certifies skilled and experienced public relations professionals' competence, drive, professionalism, principles and values, progressive industry practices and high standards. It also sets them apart from peers while positioning as a leader in the competitive field of communications. Fewer than 2% of PR practitioners earn this designation.