The WVU P.I. Reed School of Journalism’s Public Relations Student Society of America chapter is active each year in the national conference. This year students traveled to Miami, Fla., to network with industry executives and to get real-world advice on job hunting and resume building.  

WVU PRSSA students participate each year in the Bateman Case Study Competition, where they organize a student-run firm and design a public relations campaign for a real company or nonprofit organization. Students also participate in campus projects, like promoting the university’s annual Country Vittles Buffet for Mountaineer Week.  

The Public Relations Student Society of America is a national organization born from the professional group, the Public Relations Society of America. The purpose of PRSSA is to cultivate a relationship between students and professional public relations practitioners.  

PRSSA aims to foster the following:

• Understanding of current theories and procedures of the profession
• Appreciation of the highest ethical ideals and principles
• Awareness of an appropriate professional attitude
• Appreciation of Associate Members in PRSA and eventually accredited membership.

The mission of PRSSA:

• To serve our members by enhancing their knowledge of public relations and providing access to professional development opportunities.
• To serve the public relations profession by helping to develop highly qualified, well-prepared professionals.

Check out the School of Journalism’s Calendar of Events for information on upcoming PRSSA-sponsored events and meetings.

Learn more by visiting the following link(s):

• PRSSA Officers/Faculty Advisor
• For more information on the national organization visit www.prssa.org