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 our National Elections and Leadership Assembly. To learn more about running for National Committee, click here. Zach Ferenchak – Vice President of Brand Engagement What is your role? Give […]
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 our National Elections and Leadership Assembly. To learn more about running for National Committee, click here. Haniya Shariff – Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion What is your role? […]
This post is part of PRSSA National’s series highlighting the experiences of Black members in our community. Have a story to share? Reach out to us. I stumbled across public relations around my sophomore year when I was in community college. I was very unaware of what I wanted to major in at a full-time university. When I was finding […]
Recruiting new members for your Chapter can seem like a challenge, but especially now. Chapters large and small are revamping their current membership tactics to retain and recruit new members. Take a look at the tactics and ideas below to help your Chapter recruit new members even during COVID-19. Let’s Get Personal! Social media posts and mass email messages to […]
When I immigrated from El Salvador five years ago and became a first-generation student in Los Angeles, I never thought I would pick public relations as a career. But looking back, that was the path I wanted to follow all along but did not think I could chase. I was always attracted to communication, science, researching and writing, but since […]
The 2020–2021 PRSSA school year has officially begun, and that means the return of Twitter chats. The first Twitter chat of the year was hosted by Katy Belanger, PRSSA National vice president of digital communications. The chat, titled “#WeArePRSSA: PRSSA Benefits and Best Chapter Practices,” highlighted member benefits and united PRSSA members from across the world to discuss how we […]
When I graduated from the University of South Carolina in December of 2019, the last thing I wanted to do was study for an exam. I felt eager to jump into my career and wipe my hands of the academic demands of college life. College is hard, and I was finished. It wasn’t until I met with UofSC’s PRSSA Faculty […]
Welcome to the new era of virtual events! It is certainly a turbulent time, but an exciting one filled with so much potential. While we all pivot into this “new normal,” here are three key thoughts to keep in mind while planning and executing virtual events or conferences. We are currently redefining what connection looks like Right now, we are […]
A Creative and Thoughtful Way of Giving Back PRSSA lists all the requirements to be named an outstanding Chapter. But, do we really know what it takes? It takes vast amounts of hard work, determination, and articulate communication, but mainly compassion and perseverance by students who are immersing themselves in their education and community. Obtaining the title of Star Chapter […]
