FAMU PRSSA Presents a Career-Boosting Series for Aspiring PR Pros
Tallahassee, Fla. - The FAMU Chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is hosting a “PRoud FAMUly” themed PR Week event from March 25-28. This year’s event will bring students together to grow, learn and connect. With discussions, networking and hands-on activities, they’ll gain fundamental insights into the PR industry while building relationships with peers and professionals.
“We are excited about the opportunities to build meaningful relationships with outstanding PR professionals and bring their expertise to our FAMU PRSSA community to expand our students’ horizons and help them prepare for a future career in public relations,” said FAMU PRSSA Faculty Advisor, Hsuan Huang, PhD.
PR Week opened on Tuesday, March 26, featuring a “Preparing for the Workforce” panel discussion at 2:00 p.m. in the Lecture Hall. Industry leaders from renowned public relations agencies, including Drew Piers, partner and managing director of Sachs Media, and Heidi Otway, president and partner of SalterMitchell PR, will share career advice, discuss hiring trends, and conduct a live mock interview to help students prepare for the job market.
On Wednesday, March 27, a “Maximizing Your PR Resources” session will occur at 12:20 p.m. in Room 2073. This workshop will educate students on utilizing PRSSA to find job opportunities, network, and stay updated on industry trends featuring Betty Grable, Ph.D., and alum guest speaker Eric Winkfield.
On Thursday, March 28, FAMU’s Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Alonda Thomas, Ph.D., will lead an open forum discussion at 2:00 p.m. in the Lecture Hall. Students will engage in conversations about career opportunities within PR and gain insights from Thomas’ extensive industry experience.
PR Week will conclude on Friday, March 29, with “Continuing the Conversation: Social Media & Mental Health” at 5:00 p.m. in Studio B. Hosted by Christina Compere Minor, this podcast-style discussion will feature CEO of the Social Media Research Institute Jonathan N. Bertrand, as he explores the impact of social media on branding, mental health, and ethical PR strategies.
Join us for PR Week 2025 to learn, network, and celebrate the PRoud FAMUly that makes FAMU PRSSA a thriving community of future PR professionals.
About the Public Relations Student Society of America:
The Public Relations Student Society of America (www.prssa.org) is the leading organization for public relations and communications students. Established
in 1968 as the student arm of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), PRSSA
supports over 11,000 students across 340+ colleges and universities, including FAMU.
For more information about this event, please contact:
Husan Huang, Ph.D.
(850) 412-7566
hsuan.huang@famu.edu
Media Contact:
Rachel James-Terry
(850) 544-2675
rachel.jamesterry@famu.edu
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