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 […]
¿Has asistido alguna vez a una District Conference? ¿Ha organizado tu Capítulo una? ¡2023 podría ser la oportunidad de tu Capítulo para organizar una District Conference! El período de aplicación ya ha comenzado, por lo que pensamos en describir el ABC de las District Conferences. En este artículo podrás encontrar información clave acerca de las District Conferences y el proceso […]
Transitions can be tough. Still, we must all go through transitions in our lives to reach the next step, be it the next job position, the next city, or just the next stage in life. As leaders, it is our responsibility to guide individuals through the process, no matter how hard the transition may be. Transition processes, especially transitions between […]
Cultivating a thriving PRSSA Chapter culture, especially during a pandemic, is not easy. That being said, there are many ways that PRSSA Chapters can reignite their membership. Here are some of the steps that GVPRSSA has taken to ensure our members gain valuable experience that gets them connected within their industry, promotes their professional growth, enhances their surrounding community and […]
This article is part of our National Committee Spotlight series. This series features our current National Committee reflecting on their experience and offering insights into their respective roles as we approach National Elections and Leadership Assembly. To learn more about running for National Committee, click here. Alyssa Gormley — Vice President of Chapter Development What is your role? Please give […]
