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Students listen to the panelists discuss how popstars have influenced public relations and advertising at the PRSSA Kent and Kent AAF Icons and Influencers event, Sept. 18, 2024.

PRSSA and AAF’s ‘Icons and Influence’ event shares celebrity public relations insights

Savannah Carroll, Reporter September 24, 2024

The "Icons and Influence" event brought together Kent State students with live speakers, networking opportunities and friendship bracelets. Kent Public Relations Student Society of America and Kent American...

Students competing in the Bateman, PRSSA’s national case study competition for public relations students, hosted the event on Thursday, Feb. 29.

‘Embrace Your In-Between’ event shares how culture influences identity

Sydney Graham, Reporter March 6, 2024

Students shared how culture influences their identities at Embrace Your In-Between on Thursday in Franklin Hall. Students involved with the Bateman, PRSSA’s national case study competition for public...

PRSSA Kent hosts the Dedication to the Destination through Travel & Tourism event on March 4, 2024 in Franklin Hall. The event serves as both a networking opportunity and a chance for students to learn from the experiences of public relations professionals.

Guest speakers share dynamic career opportunities at PRSSA’s travel event

Andrew Bowie, Reporter March 6, 2024

The Public Relation Student Society of America(PRSSA) highlighted the unique aspects of public relations in the travel and tourism sector at an event Monday night. Four guest speakers from various careers...

One of the slides displayed from Bohush's discussion during the PRSSA event Monday

PRSSA gains insight into working in Ukraine as a PR specialist

Sarah Petrovich, Reporter October 24, 2023

Editors Note: Both MacPaw's website and employee amount were published initially incorrectly, and both have been corrected. We've also included an additional link to the MacPaw Foundation, where donations...

FedEx Custom Critical CEO, president showcased at PRSSA Kent’s Black History Month celebration

Anthony Zacharyasz, Reporter February 22, 2023

Ramona Hood, CEO and president of FedEx Custom Critical, shared her myriad of experiences with the company, as well as her insight and advice in the field Tuesday night. “There's a piece of being...

PRSSA to host FedEx Custom Critical CEO president Feb. 21

PRSSA to host FedEx Custom Critical CEO president Feb. 21

Anthony Zacharyasz, Reporter February 15, 2023

Correction: Ramona Hood's title was originally reported incorrectly. Networking skills, negotiation tactics and self advocacy tools will all be topics discussed in an event featuring Ramona Hood, FedEx...

Kent State students compete in national public relations case study competition

Chong Chen, Reporter March 18, 2022

Lighting up the library, having people sign paper hearts and hosting a trivia night were some of the strategies the Bateman teams used to raise awareness for the Lymphoma Research Foundation.   Bateman...

Photo of rocks from the “Civility Rocks” campaign.

Bateman Competition teams prepare for judging phase after engaging audiences

Austin Monigold Reporter March 15, 2021

The annual competition for PR students is reaching its final stretch after COVID-19 presented the participating teams with challenges not unlike last year when an abrupt transition moved the competition...

PRSSA Bateman Gold Team educates students on U.S. census amid COVID-19 concerns

Zaria Johnson Assigning Editor March 25, 2020

Although concerns surrounding COVID-19 resulted in a cancellation of many in-person events, Kent State’s Bateman Gold team was able to complete their campaign Friday as a part of the 2020 Bateman Competition.The...

PRSSA Bateman teams transition online after coronavirus concerns

Brady Warmbein Reporter March 24, 2020

Students competing in a national public relations competition canceled in-person events on campus and switched to online campaigning for the remainder of their events March 13.The Bateman Case Study Competition...

PRSSA Kent and BUS discuss Social Movements on Social Media

Latisha Ellison March 30, 2016

Kent State’s Black United Students (BUS) and Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA Kent) collaborated on Wednesday night to hold the Social Movements on Social Media (SMOSM) discussion panel...

PRSSA and BUS collaborate for Social Movements on Social Media

Latisha Ellison March 25, 2016

The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA Kent) and Black United Students (BUS) are collaborating to put on Social Movements on Social Media (SMOSM) at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday in room 340 of...