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In 1968, 20 years after its own establishment, the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) founded the Public Relations Student Society of America. The declared purpose of PRSSA is to cultivate a favorable and mutually advantageous relationship between students and professional public relations practitioners.

The student society aims to foster the following:

  1. •Understanding of current theories and procedures of the profession

  2. •Appreciation of the highest ethical ideals and principles

  3. •Awareness of an appropriate professional attitude

  4. •Appreciation of Associate Membership in PRSA and eventually accredited membership

  5. •

Today The Public Relations Student Society of America has more than 9,600 members in 284 universities across the country.

What is PRSSA?

You’re eligible to...

  1. Bullet Attend meetings and workshops featuring excellent speakers in the PR field


  1. Bullet Gain insight into the PR field by meeting students from other chapters and professionals at regional and national conferences


  1. Bullet Get hands-on experience, build your portfolio and improve your writing skills


  1. Bullet Write for the PRSSA newsletter


  1. Bullet Become part of a nationwide network of students and professionals


  1. Bullet Apply to special internships and scholarships

Meetings are every other week at 6:30 p.m.

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