Jasmine Gurley named senior director of public relations at Howard University

Howard University added Jasmine Gurley as senior director of public relations in the Office of University Communications. According to The Dig at Howard University, Gurley “will lead the media relations team and play a key role in advancing integrated storytelling and strategic messaging across the institution, while also supporting administration leadership communications, rapid response, and crisis communications.

“Prior to joining Howard University, Gurley served five years at Morehouse College, where she excelled at several leadership roles. Most recently, she served as senior director of brand marketing and communications and press secretary to the president, while also serving as interim chief of staff to the president. Gurley officially began her role at Howard University on Oct. 5, and will report to Howard University Vice President and Chief Communications Officer Lydia Sermons-Wilkerson.”

A graduate of North Carolina A&T State University, Gurley attended Riverdale Baptist School in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, and grew up in Prince George’s County, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.