By Sophie Cadran “This is one of those moments that could be transformational in your career.” No pressure, right? I did my research. I made my list of people I wanted to meet. As the room began to fill with students and professionals, I spotted a woman standing alone at a table and thought, “Here we go.” As a…… Continue reading PR Student Takes Full Advantage of a ‘Career Transformational’ Moment
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Develop a PR Superpower: The Art of Networking
By Nicole Paulson Networking. For some, it’s as natural as breathing. For others, it’s about as appealing as a trip to the DMV. But fear not, mastering the art of networking is a superpower anyone can unlock. Think of it like leveling up your social skills. You’ll be the networking ninja who always knows…… Continue reading Develop a PR Superpower: The Art of Networking
Lessons Learned by Future Pros at PRSSA ICON 2024
In the early hours of October 13th, the DePaul PRSSA executive board packed their bags and boarded the first flight to Anaheim, CA, ready to attend PRSSA’s annual International Conference (ICON). For all but one member, this was their first time at ICON—a thrilling yet slightly daunting introduction to the world of public relations…… Continue reading Lessons Learned by Future Pros at PRSSA ICON 2024
PRSSA Chapters Innovate Ways to ‘Broaden the Tent’ and Engage More Students
While one of the pandemic side-effects has been a nationwide drop in student engagement in extra-curricular activities, PR students at several universities are developing creative ways to increase participation and positive awareness of the public relations profession. I recently had the opportunity to participate in a unique PRSSA chapter program at DePaul. In recognition…… Continue reading PRSSA Chapters Innovate Ways to ‘Broaden the Tent’ and Engage More Students
Back-to-School Career Booster: Volunteerism
As college students return to campus, this is the right moment to think about volunteer opportunities that will help enhance resumes and future job prospects. While many students are laser-focused on classes and prospecting for paid internships, college freshman and sophomores and high school students would be wise to seek out relevant volunteer experiences…… Continue reading Back-to-School Career Booster: Volunteerism
How I’ve Navigated Working Amid Uncertainty
By Holly Jenvey Two years ago, my family and I moved from New York City to Los Angeles. Moving across the country at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic was a step into the unknown, but instilled the values of curiosity, connectivity and resilience in my professional and personal life. Curiosity My curiosity is…… Continue reading How I’ve Navigated Working Amid Uncertainty
‘Restoring’ Civility or Reinventing It? Why Civility Without Communication Isn’t Civil at All
By David Murray As the author of a new book, An Effort to Understand: Hearing Ourselves (and One Another) in a Nation Cracked in Half, naturally I’m enthusiastic about the focus of the PRSSA’s 2021 Bateman Compeition: “Modeling Civility: How Public Relations Professionals Can Restore Quality, Integrity and Inclusiveness to Public Discourse.” I’m even more…… Continue reading ‘Restoring’ Civility or Reinventing It? Why Civility Without Communication Isn’t Civil at All
PRSSA Promotes Civility via Bateman Competition; Hear 10 Important Tips to Reduce Polarization
By Jennifer Honeycutt Civility has been top-of-mind for many this past year. Faced with crises including a pandemic, a summer plagued by police brutality and the resulting calls for better regulation and oversight of policing, and an election that tested American democracy, the national climate has felt vitriolic. It was in this environment that the…… Continue reading PRSSA Promotes Civility via Bateman Competition; Hear 10 Important Tips to Reduce Polarization
Kenon McCollins: Future Music & PR Rock Star
Like a couple thousand others, I had planned to be in Nashville, Tennessee this week for the annual PRSA and PRSSA conferences. Instead, as with almost everything else in our lives these days the conferences are being held virtually. That includes my favorite event—the awards banquet celebrating future leaders of our profession. For the past…… Continue reading Kenon McCollins: Future Music & PR Rock Star
DePaul Students Promote Census, Win Bateman Award
For the first time in DePaul’s history, a team of College of Communication students won the Bateman Competition, PRSSA’s premier national case study competition for public relations students. The student team from University of Florida finished second, and third place honors went to High Point University in the highly competitive challenge undertaken by 57 student…… Continue reading DePaul Students Promote Census, Win Bateman Award