The PRSSA community is very unique. We have 7,000+ members and 300+ Chapters across the continent. Embracing the diverse backgrounds, stories, and experiences within our community, we embark on a journey of continual discovery and growth. The depth of what we can learn from and about each other is immeasurable. There are multiple ways to connect with the PRSSA community, […]
Okay, not really. But there are a lot of missed opportunities when public relations pre-professionals and professionals ignore other disciplines. Diversifying your worldview. Communication and PR-focused education and resources give professionals and pre-professionals the outlets and technical skills to effectively communicate and organize messages. But other disciplines can help with understanding audiences that PR professionals are trying to reach. One […]
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 […]
Recent college grads and current students seeking to develop a wide variety of skills often think they have to apply to Fortune 100 companies to gain credible experience. Yet, most often overlook amazing small companies, organizations and institutions right in their backyard. Contrary to the career tracks of most PR & Communications professionals, my career began in local hospital administration. […]
Do you still need a summer internship? Are you looking for an adventure? We are nearing the end of February and the summer internship hunt is in full force. If you are looking to leave your parents’ couch this summer, I have just the thing(s) for you. Welcome to the first PRSSA’s Best and Brightest: Internship Review! Each month, I […]
This year, Temple University’s PRSSA Chapter is proud to be celebrating 50 years of networking, leadership and mentorship. To celebrate this milestone, it felt only right to go big with a regional conference this spring. In the past, we created a local conference to give Temple students of all majors and students from area schools the chance to meet local […]
“Network, network,network!” every single PR professor, practitioner and student passionately preached into my ear. In my freshman year of college, I heard this verb so much I nearly grew sick of it. Sure, I thought I already knew what networking meant: to ambitiously introduce oneself to new people, to forge new, beneficial connections. But it wasn’t until I began realizing […]
What do a seasoned professional, a novice practitioner and a college student all have in common? They can all benefit from having a . Whatever stage you’re in your career and whatever your age, you can always gain from the knowledge others have to offer. It’s important to have someone invested in your career success — someone who knows about […]
People ask me many questions about majoring in both public relations and psychology: What do those two have in common? Aren’t those both easy majors where you can only go to graduate school before finding a job? The two fields play into each other more than many people realize. Psychology is an important tool to know in today’s competitive work […]
You’ve made it into your school’s public relations program — congratulations! Now it’s time to plan your classes and schedule to make sure that you graduate with the right skills and internship experience. Enrolling in a minor can give you valuable skills from your undergrad experience. But why is it important? Do employers care about minors? Griffiths is the career […]
