Chapter Development - Progressions

July 24, 2024

Uncovering Isolation: Simple Ways for PRSSA Chapters to Support BIPOC Members’ Mental Health

Written for BIPOC Mental Health Month The rise of mentorship programs, employee resource groups, productive discourse, and research devoted to public relations professionals who identify as black, indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC) indicates that the PR industry is steadily becoming more inclusive. However, as we continue to create resources for BIPOC working professionals, we must not overlook their […]

July 15, 2024

Rising from the Ashes: How Western Washington University’s PRSSA Chapter Was Revived in 3 Months

Winter break of my sophomore year marked a pivotal moment in my college journey. Nestled on the couch with my laptop, I stumbled upon the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) website. A wave of excitement surged through me. “How am I just now discovering this?” I thought. The Society’s name sounded vaguely familiar, sparking memories of Western Washington […]

July 12, 2024

Changing the Mental Health Conversation One PR Campaign At A Time

Written for BIPOC Mental Health Month The rise of mental health importance over recent years brings forth significant conversations about how individuals understand it, live with it, and support others in their communities. Even with a significant rise in popularity, however, the topic of mental health remains filled with misconceptions, resistance and cultural taboos- most prevalent in communities of color. […]

June 19, 2024

The Comeback Chapter: How Engagement and Strategy Revitalized Appalachian State University’s PRSSA Chapter

Our PRSSA Chapter at Appalachian State University has experienced remarkable growth after nearly falling apart two years ago. By focusing on key strategies and engaging activities, we were able to revive the Chapter while doubling our membership. As the president, one of the first steps in our Chapter’s turnaround was creating a sense of community. We rescheduled our meetings from […]

April 23, 2024

TU Invitational Conference Recap: Authenticity and Accountability Wins Votes

Among the highest and most powerful individuals in the government, there is someone in the background curating their image. They may not always be recognized but deserve the same amount of credit as the elected official. Temple University’s Public Relations Student Society of America hosted its TU Invitational Conference on Saturday, April 6, 2024. This year’s theme was “PRoltics,” focusing […]

April 1, 2024

District Conference Recap: PR Advanced Through the Eyes of a First-Year PR Major in a New PRSSA Chapter

One of the most important ideas to keep in mind throughout any personal, academic or professional journey is that there are always hidden learning opportunities. I recently attended a conference that hardened this idea and provided me with a combination of expected and unexpected new knowledge. On Feb. 24, Boston University hosted the 2024 PRSSA Northeast District Conference, PR Advanced, […]

February 29, 2024

Connecting for Success: How Networking Fuels UVU PRSSA’s Chapter Development

Throughout my education in public relations, I’ve been reminded of how important it is to make connections with the peers and professionals around me. Networking has proven to be one of the most useful tools that has helped the Utah Valley University (UVU) Chapter grow. Learning to utilize networking to your advantage can be an excellent way to improve Chapter […]

February 22, 2024

Growing through challenges: Sagrado PRSSA’s first-time in the Latin American Challenge

As a recently established Chapter, there is one thing that is clear: growth is not linear, and it comes with many challenges. Nevertheless, although it’s not a straightforward process, it doesn’t mean it’s unachievable. The PRSSA Sagrado Chapter is a clear embodiment of this notion. The PRSSA Sagrado Chapter was established in 2019, which made it the first one in […]

February 13, 2024

The Power of Collaboration: Mizzou and UMSL PRSSA Chapters Join Forces

PRSSA emphasizes the importance of enhancing your education, broadening your network and launching your career. After becoming nationally affiliated in the fall of 2022, the University of Missouri executive board placed high priority on these three pillars. In an effort to support this, the Chapter collaborated with PRSSA students at the University of Missouri – St. Louis to visit several […]

February 2, 2024

Embracing Collaboration: Launching the First-Ever Chapter Development Month

It all began with two simple yet powerful words: grow and together. These words didn’t just randomly pop into my mind; they came as a wave of inspiration that I caught just before ICON. These words became a mantra for me, a guiding light toward something greater than me. When Sankalp Sharma, our esteemed National President, shared the 2023-2024 goal […]