The start of the fall semester symbolizes a period of exciting change for all PRSSA Chapters. While many Chapters experience leadership and membership changes from the previous year, they are welcomed with the opportunity to recruit new students to join PRSSA. Although new member recruitment and outreach can be fun and rewarding for your Chapter, increasing membership requires focused attention […]
Have you ever attended a District Conference? Has your Chapter hosted or considered hosting one? Next year could be your Chapter’s chance to host a District Conference! The Interest Form to host a District Conference in 2024 is now open. In this article, you’ll find all the information you need to know about the application and selection process, as well […]
The PRSSA 2023 Leadership Assembly provided students with the chance to enhance their skills as Chapter and industry leaders, while also addressing crucial topics such as mental health, DEI, and the skills required to navigate uncertain times. One aspect of the PRSSA Leadership Assembly that particularly resonated with me was the Chapter discussions. These sessions offered an invaluable opportunity for […]
This past March, California State University, Fullerton’s PRSSA Chapter collaborated with four other Chapters in Orange County, California to put on a crossover event for all our members. The event took place at Reveille headquarters and consisted of a short brunch, agency tour and presentation on Gen Z by the director of marketing at Taco Bell, Matt Prince. The inspiration […]
At this past year’s PRSSA International Conference in Texas, outstanding PRSSA Chapters and students were recognized for their hard work and dedication to the profession through various awards and scholarships. As Chapter President of Ohio University’s Scripps PRSSA, it was an amazing experience to connect with other outstanding Chapters and individuals, share our love for the profession, and compare how […]
The second annual PRSSA Latin case study competition, The International Communication Challenge 2022, took place this past October. Having started in 2021, this annual competition assembles the PRSSA Latin Chapters to work together and apply their PR knowledge to create and implement a public relations campaign. This year’s case study was hosted by Universidad de Medellín (UdeM) from Colombia in partnership […]
The benefits of getting involved in a Student-run Firm are plentiful. From networking opportunities to bulking up your portfolio and gaining leadership experience, joining a firm that focuses on professional development will better prepare future PR practitioners. Founded in 2008, PRowl Public Relations is Temple University’s Student-run Firm. Here are some ways we, as PRowl PR’s Directors of Public Relations, […]
When I was offered a position as a full-time lecturer at California State University, Fullerton, six years ago, I was notified that the PRSSA executive board had already elected me to serve as their Faculty Adviser. Though I did not know any of the board members, I had been recommended by the outgoing adviser, a mentor and former professor of […]
With the new school year kicking off, you’re likely planning out how you want this year to look for your Chapter. Maybe your Chapter is already thriving, or maybe it has dwindled down to a few remaining members. Either way, there’s always room for improvement to make your Chapter the best it can be. At the PRSSA Leadership Assembly in […]
Have you ever attended a District Conference? Has your Chapter hosted one? Next year could be your Chapter’s chance to host a District Conference! Applications to host PRSSA’s next District Conferences are now open, so we thought we’d outline the ABC’s of hosting. In this article, you will find useful information about the application and selection process, as well as […]
