Alpha Sigma Alpha – Greek University

Michelle Rupp: How Students Create Memorable First Impressions

By admin on January 21, 2026

How students create memorable first impressions should be mandatory content for any recent college graduate or soon to be graduate! Michelle Rupp brings over two decades’ worth of local media expertise to the table. Having created a local lifestyle show, stood in front of a business reporting, and sat behind the anchor desk, not only can she help you craft a meaningful message to get noticed by local media, but she has the contacts to help move it along. Michelle has an EMMY and is the Edward R. Murrow winner for reporting. Let Michelle craft your business’s heartfelt story to get the publicity it deserves. It will set your organization apart in your community. She’s offering a free PDF to our Fraternity Foodie podcast listeners at https://memorable-results-media.kit.com/greek-pdf

In episode 636 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what stood out to Michelle in her recent program she delivered at the University of Central Arkansas, why first impressions are still so underestimated by college students today, what are the most common first-impression mistakes she sees students make when meeting employers, how you reframe networking in a way that feels more authentic, how fraternity and sorority members use their chapter roles—president, treasurer, recruitment chair—as real networking advantages, why employers care more about communication and presence than a perfect GPA, what communication skills separate candidates who get callbacks from those who don’t, what surprised her about what students at UCA didn’t know, how students leverage alumni connections more effectively without feeling like they’re “asking for something”, and why programs like this are essential for Greek communities right now. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7qhP7Mb26s

Fraternity/Sorority

Michelle Rupp: Positive Media Coverage for Fraternity and Sorority Chapters

By admin on March 10, 2025

Positive media coverage for fraternities and sororities is on your mind? Michelle Rupp, EMMY Award winning broadcast journalist, is the Founder and CEO of Memorable Results Media, a boutique agency dedicated to helping small and medium-sized businesses gain earned media coverage on local and regional television. With a background in news production and a passion for empowering business owners, Michelle uses her 25 years of experience in broadcasting to deliver tangible results. Her clients frequently see increased revenue, sold-out events and elevated visibility in their communities, with many attributing significant business growth to her media strategies. Michelle has earned a reputation as a thought leader in the field of PR and Crisis Communications. Today, Michelle combines her unique insight and proven methods to guide her clients in leveraging local media, social media, and community connections to increase sales and create impact. A heart disease survivor and accomplished marathon runner, Michelle’s resilience shines through in all aspects of her life. Her belief in the power of television as an indispensable tool for making an impact led her to televise her heart surgery. With accolades including an EMMY and an Edward R. Murrow Award, she continues to inspire through her work and her story.

In episode 543 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, Michelle tells us about the challenges with her family’s small hardware store when she was growing up, why she decided to go to the University of Central Arkansas, what was special about the members of Alpha Sigma Alpha that made her want to join, how students can change the perception of Fraternities and Sororities in the media, how students can get a career in television, how students can build their storytelling skills, how to pitch stories to the media if you’re a college student, Michelle’s best advice for crisis communications, and what the PR chair in your chapter should be thinking about. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izWwRi3Yhlo