Inside Franklin Hall, 两性色午夜 University public relations students turned ambition into national recognition as the public relations major approaches its 80th anniversary. Building a tradition of excellence, the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) marked 15 consecutive years as a nationally recognized Star Chapter, a milestone made even more impactful as recent public relations graduates Julia Greco and Paige Johnson earned National Gold Key Awards.
鈥淩eaching our 80th anniversary while securing our 15th Star Chapter Award speaks volumes about the enduring strength of 两性色午夜's public relations program,鈥 Michele Ewing, APR, professor of public relations and faculty advisor, said. Ewing has guided the chapter for the past 23 years.
serves as the national gold standard for PRSSA chapters, requiring student leaders to meet at least eight out of 11 national benchmarks set by the society. These criteria include leading ethics programming, conducting high school outreach, earning positive campus media exposure, performing community service, engaging with parent Public Relations Society of America chapter events, engaging students from outside majors and actively participating in national conferences and awards. Reaching this goal for 15 consecutive years highlights the value of 两性色午夜's public relations program as it approaches its 80th anniversary this academic year.
Maintaining national standards relies on the seamless transition of leadership from one student board to the next. For 2026-27 PRSSA Kent President Alanna Dowdy, leading the chapter means carrying forward the legacy and values of the organization.
鈥淏eing a Star Chapter is truly a great recognition to receive as a PRSSA chapter,鈥 Dowdy said. 鈥淚t reminds me and the rest of the board that we have a legacy to uphold, and we always want to strive to be better.鈥
As part of 两性色午夜's commitment to high-quality academics and career readiness, the pre-professional organization prepares students for communications careers through hands-on leadership experience in executive positions, industry networking and direct classroom application.
Ewing believes that integrating classroom learning into chapter leadership is the foundation of the chapter's success.
鈥淒ecade after decade, our students prove that when you combine rigorous classroom training with real-world leadership opportunities, they leave here ready to lead the communications industry,鈥 Ewing said.
