District Conferences - Progressions

February 23, 2018

An uncommon commonality between coordinators inspires STEMulate PR Regional Conference

This March, North Carolina State PRSSA and UNC-Chapel Hill PRSSA are co-hosting a Regional Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina. The conference theme, which focuses on the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, was inspired by what is known as the Research Triangle region (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill). Research Triangle Park was founded and designated as a not-for-profit venture to encourage economic […]

August 21, 2017

Why your Chapter Should Host a PRSSA Regional Conference

“My favorite thing about hosting a Conference was the opportunity to get students in the region together and let them experience a Conference,” said Wade Draper, Utah Valley University PRSSA Chapter President. “Many don’t get to go to National Conference, so it was great to give them that experience.” Networking is the backbone of any public relations professional and their […]

January 25, 2017

Why You Should Attend a PRSSA 2017 Regional Conference

Regional Conferences are one of the greatest benefits offered by PRSSA. The experience for hosting an event of that caliber is great for the Chapter, but the perks of attending are even better. Attending Regional Conferences provides unique professional development and networking opportunities. Similar to the PRSSA National Conference, Regional Conferences provide unique insight to the industry. Guest speakers and […]

March 24, 2016

Green Bay, Cincinnati, Waynesburg — April Regional Conference Preview

The end of the school year is coming, and now is your last chance to go to one of the PRSSA 2016 Regional Conferences. From sports to community engagement to our caffeine addictions, there are topics for everyone at each conference. The last three conferences all take place during the second weekend of April, so make your plans now! ____________________________________________________________________________ […]

February 28, 2016

California, New York, Detroit—March Regional Conference Preview

The beginning of the semester brought some great Regional Conferences in Alabama, Massachusetts and North Carolina, but we’re only a third of the way through the Conference lineup. California State University, Fullerton, is coming up March 11–12 in the heart of sunny Orange County, with speakers from various areas of public relations giving insights into The Next Generation of PR. […]

January 22, 2016

Alabama, Boston, North Carolina—January and February Regional Conference Preview

Regional Conferences are kicking off this month, with schools from all over the country ready to host conferences for everyone to enjoy. The University of Alabama is first on the list, hoping to help all attendees fine-tune their public relations skills. Boston University and the combined forces of Elon University and University of North Carolina will keep the ball rolling […]

August 26, 2015

To Bid or Not To Bid: Benefits of Hosting a Regional Conference Part Two

One of the most exciting, challenging and rewarding experiences a Chapter can have stem from hosting a Regional Conference. Here are a few more reasons why your Chapter should consider taking that leap and bidding to host: 1. Weight Training for Your Chapter Giving your Chapter the opportunity to host a Regional Conference strengthens the Chapter as a whole, while […]

June 29, 2015

To Bid or Not To Bid: Benefits of Hosting a Regional Conference Part One

One of the most exciting, challenging and rewarding experiences a Chapter can have is hosting a Regional Conference. I may be a little biased, but here are just a few reasons why your Chapter should consider taking that leap and bidding to host: 1. Event Planning 101 Most of the time, people see event planning as fun and exciting, and […]

March 4, 2015

How to Find Success Before, During and After a Regional Conference

Maybe you’re finally on your way to a PRSSA Regional Conference or maybe you’ve already been to one. Here are some tips on how to make the most of your Regional Conference experience. Before: Prepare Preparing yourself for a conference requires knowing the essentials — who, what, where and when. This information can be found in the program, which is […]

May 8, 2014

InsPiRation: Looking Ahead to the Future of Public Relations (PRSSA 2014 Regional Conference)

On April 12, the Ohio State University PRSSA Chapter welcomed 150 communication students and professionals to the 2014 Regional PaRtners Conference. The attendees welcomed two keynotes: breakfast keynote Dan Guitteau, executive director/executive vice president at Golin Harris, and lunch keynote Victoria Trapp, global transition manager at Nike. The first half of the conference consisted of four breakout sessions. Tips on […]