My ICONIC Experience: A First-Timer’s Journey at PRSSA ICON 2024 / Mi experience ICONica: la aventura de una asistente primeriza en PRSSA ICON 2024

My ICONIC Experience: A First-Timer’s Journey at PRSSA ICON 2024 / Mi experience ICONica: la aventura de una asistente primeriza en PRSSA ICON 2024

As a senior at Clark Atlanta University and President of our PRSSA Chapter, PRSSA is an organization that holds a special place in my heart. So, when I received the opportunity to attend the 2024 PRSSA ICON in Anaheim, California, it was nothing short of a dream come true. Not only was this my first ICON experience, but I was […]

More Than Just Networking: Why PRSSA Became My PR Passion

More Than Just Networking: Why PRSSA Became My PR Passion

When I joined the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), I knew I had found a community that built my professional skills and, more importantly, helped me find my voice in the PR world. The opportunities to connect with industry leaders, collaborate with like-minded peers, and get hands-on experience have been an incredible journey. It’s not just a student […]

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

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, […]

District Conference Preview: PR Advanced: See Through Boundaries and Unlock Potential (Boston University 2024)

District Conference Preview: PR Advanced: See Through Boundaries and Unlock Potential (Boston University 2024)

Titled “See Through Boundaries and Unlock Potential,” the 2024 PR Advanced Northeast District Conference on Feb. 24, 2024, aims to prepare young professionals with the tools and mindsets needed to stay at the top of emerging industry trends and thrive in the new age of communication. In an age defined by rapid technological advancements and shifting societal dynamics, our profession […]

District Conference Preview: IMC Connect! (University of Mississippi 2024)

District Conference Preview: IMC Connect! (University of Mississippi 2024)

Join the University of Mississippi PRSSA Chapter during the 2024 District Conference, “IMC Connect!” on March 25-27 in Oxford, Mississippi.  How did you arrive at your conference theme and what can members expect to see at this conference? The idea behind IMC Connect! was born three years ago. Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) is one of the majors that students can […]

Oakwood University PRSSA Celebrates Attending Its First PRSA ICON

Oakwood University PRSSA Celebrates Attending Its First PRSA ICON

Faith-based HBCU Recognizes Allies in Overcoming Barriers for Inclusion, Professional Development One of PRSSA’s newest Chapters attended its first ICON this year. Oakwood University, the Seventh-day Adventist historic black college and university (HBCU), chartered its PRSSA Chapter in the midst of the pandemic, in October of 2020, when ICON was originally scheduled for Nashville.  However, as we know, the 2020 […]