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Welcome to DePaul PRSSA

DePaul University PRSSA is a pre-professional student organization dedicated to enhancing students’ education, broadening their networks, and launching meaningful careers in the PR and communications fields.

Using Chicago as our classroom, we provide real-world experiences to communications students through industry-specific guest speakers, company visits, internship opportunities, career coaching, and networking events.

In 2023, DePaul PRSSA was named PRSSA National's Outstanding Chapter — the highest honor a Chapter can receive.

Mark Your Calendars

Join us for PRADuation!

Join us on May 20th at 6 p.m. to send off our PRAD seniors and enjoy some networking and social time with fellow PR students and professionals.

Be sure to RSVP through the link or the QR code!

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EARN SCHOLARSHIPS

PRSSA offers over $30,000 in scholarships to its accomplished members every year!

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Gain access to internship opportunities through the PRSSA Internship Center and connections with industry professionals.

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Introducing your 2025–2026 DePaul PRSSA Leadership Team!

We’re excited to welcome a blend of returning leaders and fresh new faces to the executive board.🎊🎉

With this crew, we’re bringing bold ideas to make PRSSA more exciting than ever! An exciting year awaits, full of programming, opportunities, and community building.

We’re incredibly proud to have such a passionate and driven team leading the way, and we can’t wait to see what we accomplish together in the year ahead. 💙

DePaul PRSSA 2024-2025 Year in Review!

What a story the past year has told! From the first page to the last, we’re so grateful to every faculty, staff, committee member, and PRSSA champ who helped us fill our scrapbook with unforgettable memories. 💫🌟

Back in October at ICON in Los Angeles, we added two awards to our scrapbook, the Dr. F. H. Teahan Chapter Awards for Outstanding District Conference and Outstanding Service to the University. 🏆

To all our graduating students from the DePaul chapter, thank you for being part of this incredible journey. Now, go out and write your own story!

As we turn the page, we eagerly anticipate the next chapter in the DePaul PRSSA story. Stay tuned for the announcement of our 2025-2026 executive board coming soon!

Can’t wait to see you back in the fall to keep creating memories! 📖

It’s time! Happy PRADuation! 🎓💙💫

Join us for our third annual spring social where we will celebrate DePaul PRSSA’s seniors as they gear up for graduation!

We will hear some students’ favorite PRSSA and PRAD program memories, hand out DePaul PRSSA graduation cords, and give our second annual awards for outstanding supporter within PRSA Chicago 🏅

We can’t wait to see you there! RSVP through the link in our bio!

Huge thank you to the professionals and attendees for a great discussion on the world of Health Care PR! 💙

🔍 Curious about Healthcare PR? Join us Monday, April 28, 6–7:30 p.m. in Daley 1140 for a panel with pros from Edelman, Golin, and Eli Lilly! 🩻

Get insights on careers, industry trends, and agency vs. corporate life.

Look forward to:

💭❓Q&A
🫂 Networking
🥤 Refreshments

Open to all—no PRSSA membership needed!

DePaul PRSSA wishes you a happy Earth Day!

🌎 Today marks the 55th anniversary of Earth Day. There are many ways you can get involved and make a difference for our planet on Earth Day and every day. Join millions worldwide in Earth Day 2025 activities!

🌱 Attend a local event or plan and register your own. There are plenty of resources out there to help you celebrate Earth Day this year in your community, at home, at work and at school.  💡 Act now — make smart energy choices for your family and demand rapid renewable energy deployment from your governments, industries, and businesses.

DePaul PRSSA is going to dig into the world of PR at Chicago’s iconic Field Museum on Friday, April 25, 12-1:30 PM! 🦕

PRSSA dues-paying members can attend site visits for free, and non-members are welcome with a $10 guest fee.

You have the option of traveling together to the museum from the Loop campus. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today! Deadline is April 22.

More information on the RSVP form in our bio.

Happy Spring Quarter! 🌷

DePaul PRSSA is kicking off the quarter with some great events, starting with a site visit to the Field Museum on April 25 from 12:00–1:30 PM 🦕 This event is free for dues-paying members or $10 for non-members. RSVP using the link in our bio to save your spot!

Also on the calendar:
💬 A Healthcare PR panel
💙 Vincentian Service Day
🎓 Our end-of-year PRADuation Celebration

More information to come. We can’t wait to see you this quarter!

Want to get more involved with DePaul PRSSA? Apply for our e-board! No prior experience is required—we just ask that you are a dues-paying member.

Apply using the link in our bio where you will find more information about requirements and open positions.

Applications are due Monday, April 14th at noon!

Reach out if you have any questions! 💙

DePaul PRSSA wishes you a happy Valentine’s Day! Treat yourself to some well-deserved self-care, sweets, and extra love today. We will see you all next week at the 2025 PRSSA Midwest District Conference! 💜

In our eyes, you’ll always be Beyond the Skyline! 💋

📍 beyondtheskylinedepaul.com.

It’s not too late to make your 2025 vision board!

Join us on Wednesday, 1/22 at 6:00 PM in Daley Room 1240 to map out your career goals for the year. This casual event is a fun way to meet other PRSSA members, plan your future, and flex your creativity! ✨

It was spook-tacular seeing you all at the DePaul PRSSA third annual Ghosts of PRSSA Past event! 👻

We enjoyed welcoming back alumni, students, and faculty to our favorite Fall Quarter gathering. We hope you had a great time making candy bags, digging into grub, and left with a new connection or two! 🎃

Here we go again! Want to get involved in the planning of our 2025 Midwest District Conference? Look no further! 💜

💡Committee Opportunities Include: Programming/Sponsorship, Promotions, Hospitality, or Community Relations - each of which will be instrumental in executing our conference.

❗️You must be (or agree to become) a dues-paying PRSSA member to be involved. Financial assistance is available if needed! Upon involvement, you will be able to attend conference for free.

📑 Additionally, 2-hour course credit may be available for your volunteering through the PRAD-290 Workshop with Professor Juliet Stantz! For more details, contact JStantz@depaul.edu.

Apply ASAP to get your top choice of committees! The priority deadline is 11/04. Additional information can be found using the link in our bio. Feel free to DM us with questions! 🤩

A special thank you to @ketchumpr for hosting us for a great visit! We had the chance to hear about the different scopes of Ketchum’s work across all offices along with the workplace culture. And, we were able to tour the office space!

🌠 As their pillars quote, we are brave, inspiring, curious, and a force for good in the work that we do!

Thank you again to our attendees for joining us!

Thank you to @ketchumpr for welcoming us into your Chicago office today! 💙

🔔 Site Visit Alert! 🔔

📍Join DePaul PRSSA on Friday, October 25 from 11-12 PM to visit the offices of Ketchum PR (@ketchumpr)!

Site visits are a great chance to learn more about individual practices, meet working professionals, tour a workspace, and meet new PRAD pals.

❗ We will meet in the Daley Lobby (14 E Jackson Blvd, Jackson Side) at 10:30 AM and walk over!

Ketchum is a leading global communications consultancy known for its innovative, award-winning work. They offer services in strategic communications, reputation management, PR, and digital strategy, delivering impactful campaigns that shape industries and engage audiences worldwide.

Interested? Fill out the Google form via our Linktree (in bio). Dues-paying members can register for free; non-dues-paying members are asked to pay only $5 for this off-site event! Additional information is provided in the form.

We hope to see you there! 💙

Our little recap of ICON 2024! 💙

What a great experience for DePaul PRSSA! This was a trip of warm memories, new connections, genuine advice, and real stories. We’re thankful to have shared an exciting week with you.

More to come! 📸

Come one, come all to PRSSA’s General Body Meeting! 💙

💡 As the DePaul PRSSA family continues to grow, it’s important to keep hearing from you. Share your ideas, meet the board members, and stay in the loop with upcoming events! We’re here to help guide your PR journey at DePaul in the best direction possible.

We hope to see you on Monday, September 30, from 6-7:30 PM in Daley 1240 (Loop Campus)! 💭

Have you been looking to gain experience in PR? Well, look no further!

PRSSA is working with @rebrewedcafe to give students the opportunity to do client work for a real start-up business. You don’t need to be a member to join. If you are interested, fill out the RSVP form! The first meeting is tomorrow, so don’t wait, just brew it! ☕

Click the link in our bio to RSVP!

“What is PRSSA?” was such a success!

Thank you to everyone who came to this informational event! We hope you enjoyed pizza and made new PRAD Pals. We can’t wait for the latest members of DePaul PRSSA to get involved this year 🤗

Another big “thank you” goes out to Naomi Adams, Principal Consultant of Adams Comms LLC, and Andrew Krause, President of AKA. They took the time to share their experiences as PR professionals, wisdom, and answer questions from our group Monday evening!

📣 Keep an eye out for our future events this quarter! We hope to see you all again soon!

Still wondering what PRSSA is?
Head to our Linktree in our bio for more information and resources. You can also DM us or email prssadepaul@gmail.com to learn more about PRSSA! 💙

Welcome back to our DePaul PRSSA Community! 💙

We’ve missed you, and we can’t wait to reconnect at our upcoming fall quarter events. Mark your calendars for these exciting gatherings! Hope to see you soon! 🥰

So, what exactly is PRSSA? 💙

PRSSA is welcoming students back to campus with pizza, fun with new and old PR friends, and lots of information about PRSSA – including tips from alumni and Chicago PRSA professionals.

And of course, all are welcome!
This is a great opportunity to find out what PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America) has to offer and to connect with those who share an interest (or just curiosity!) for PR.

PRSSA is happy to provide resources and guidance, especially for those unsure of where to start!

Hope to see you soon! 🤭

Happy first week of class, Blue Demons! 💙

Join @depaulprssa and @spjonadepaul for our first event of the school year—a thought-provoking panel discussion with industry professionals on the ethics of public relations and journalism.

We will be in Daley LL102 from 6-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with peers!

Here’s to another special year of PRSSA! 💙

A huge thank you to all who have helped PRSSA blossom this past year. We are so proud of our accomplishments that wouldn’t have been made possible without our hardworking team and members. 🌟

After being named the 2023 PRSSA National Outstanding Chapter in October, we went on to host the 2024 Midwest District Conference in February, where we connected our members and attendees with professionals throughout Chicago. 🏆

As we’ve planted the seeds for the next season, we look forward to creating more special memories. To the students, professors, and professionals, your unwavering support has been key to our success!

While we prepare for an exciting new year, we are thrilled for what’s to come with our 2024-2025 E-Board. An incredible journey lies ahead, and we can’t wait to see you again in the fall! 🌷🌸

All aboard! DePaul PRSSA is proud to announce our new executive board for the 2024-2025 school year! 🥳💙

We are grateful to continue expanding our PRSSA community with the addition of new board members. We can’t wait for you to meet this amazing crew and be part of the incredible plans they have in store. Look forward to another year of excitement and remarkable events!

Remember to RSVP for the upcoming PRADuation event by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 31! It’s an exciting opportunity to connect with our new leaders. Check out the link in our bio!

Happy PRADuation! 🎓💙

Join us for our second annual spring social where we will celebrate DePaul PRSSA’s seniors as they prepare for graduation. We will hear some students’ favorite PRSSA and PRAD program memories, hand out DePaul graduation cords, and give our first annual awards to outstanding individual and agency supporters within PRSA Chicago.

Can’t wait to see you there! RSVP at the link in our bio by 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 30.

Join @depaulprssa and @uadeprssa tomorrow on Monday, May 20th from 6:00-7:30 p.m. CT in Arts and Letters 206 to establish international connections! 🌎💙

We’ll be hosting an open conversation about the PR industry, university coursework, our PRSSA chapters, and more.

Can’t make it in-person? No problem! We’ll have a Zoom link in our bio so you can join from anywhere.

Thank you to our speakers and everyone who attended our Environmental PR & Communications panel last week!

We learned about what it’s like writing for an urban environmental group, managing social media for a chimp sanctuary and advising C-suite executives on world climate issues. We all left inspired! ♻️💙

See you on Monday at 4:40 p.m. in Daley 1240 for open work time on our class client, ReBrewed Cafe! No experience required. ☕️

This is your sign to attend our Environmental PR and Communications Panel on Monday! 🌱🌍

We will be joined by:
- Danielle Cinquepalmi, Account Executive, Conservation & Wildlife, @pcipr
- Timothy Elliott, Assistant Professor, @depaulu
- Alyse Deutsch, Senior Consultant, @apcoworldwide

Come celebrate Earth Day with us over snacks and some sustainable insights by these talented professionals followed by networking and mingling with fellow students! ♻️

Join us on Monday (Earth Day!) for an Environmental PR & Communications Panel with some pros that are experts in environmentalism and sustainability! 🌱🌍

We will be in Arts & Letters 308 from 6-7:30PM with snacks!

We can’t wait to celebrate Earth Day with you! ♻️

**Senior PRSSA dues-paying members that want to receive PRSSA graduation cords must attend at least one of our events this quarter to earn them!

Join us today for an open e-board meeting! 💙

We will be having special guests Sankalp Sharma, PRSSA National President and Gretchen Shuler, Founder, ReBrewed Cafe. Sankalp will be chatting with us about opportunities that PRSSA National has to offer and Gretchen will talk to us about her business that she started here at DePaul that we will be taking on as a client for the quarter for our chapter!

We will be in Daley 1240 from 6:00-7:00 PM and snacks will be provided! We hope to see you there!

Join DePaul PRSSA as we “Bloom Together” this spring! 🌸 Throughout the quarter, we’ll be focusing on strengthening our chapter and community connections as we grow together.

Stay tuned for more details, including a site visit and other opportunities to connect both as a chapter and on the national level.

We kick off the quarter with an open e-board meeting (everyone is invited) next Monday, April 8th, where we’ll discuss exciting opportunities ahead. What event are you most excited about?🌱

Want to get more involved with DePaul PRSSA? Apply for our e-board! No prior experience is required.

Apply using the link in our bio where you will find more information about requirements and open positions. Applications are due at noon on Monday, April 8th.

Reach out if you have any questions! 💙

This past weekend, Sarah, Chapter President and Sadie, VP of Events had the honor and privilege of representing DePaul PRSSA at @prssanational’s 2024 Leadership Assembly in Seattle! 🌲🛫

They spent the weekend electing the new members of the National Committee, learning from professionals and chatting with fellow students!

There were some great takeaways about chapter development and maintaining connections from the assembly that will allow Sarah, Sadie and our eboard to implement new practices in order to serve our members in the best and most beneficial way possible!

Thank you @prssanational for hosting us and congratulations to the newest members of the National Committee! 💙

Huge thank you to the @shedd_aquarium for hosting us on a fun and informative visit! We had the opportunity to hear about everything from internal communication practices and crisis planning to media relations within the Shedd. We even got to see some of their animals! 🦭

Also, thank you to all attendees that made a donation to @demonthon at this event. All proceeds are going toward Lurie Children’s Hospital. 💙

Keep an eye on our social media for our spring quarter programming!

Meet Eiman Navaid, our VP of Communications.

Meet Bella Enkhtuvshin, our VP of Creative.

Want to learn more about how to get involved with DePaul PRSSA and hang out with your fellow PR students? Join DePaul PRSSA’s e-board for a general body meeting to learn more about membership, opportunities, and events! Food will be provided as well. RSVP with the link in bio. See you all on March 4th at 6 pm in the Loop Campus!

Meet Lilly McCarthy, our VP of Professional Development!

Meet Emmaeilin Salgado-Diaz, our VP of Community Relations.

Want to brush up on your networking skills so you can stand out and feel more comfortable at your next mingling opportunity? Help is here! Join DePaul PRSSA for a Networking 101 Workshop with guests DePaul Professor Kristen Pengelly, Carleigh Rinefierd, Vice President at Mekky Media Relations, and Christina Milich, Associate Account Executive at Praytell Agency. Mark your calendars for February 12 at 6 pm in Arts and Letters Room 306. See you there!

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Entrepenuership event last week! And a special thank you to our guests, Oscar Carrillo, Emma Bruno, and Gretchen Shuler for providing their insight on the intersections of PR and entrepreneurship, as well as their experiences.

Our series of e-board spotlights will start off with our Chapter President, Sarah Thaman!

Join DePaul PRSSA and the Coleman Center on Monday, January 29th at 6 pm for a panel detailing the intersection of entrepreneurship and public relations.

Joining us are Oscar Carillo, Creator and CEO of LET’S GO! A Party Game and Owner Zeetico Creative, and Emma Bruno, founder of A Hymn of Ahimsa and a Digital Marketing Specialist at Public Communications Inc.

The panel will be located in the Coleman Center on the 7th floor of the DePaul Center.

Thank you to everyone who braved the cold and came out to our second annual New Year, New Me, New Resume event on Friday, January 19th! 📄

Members of DePaul PRSSA left with tips on how to improve their resume, new insights on how to manage their time while in the depths of the job search process, tips on how to knock the job interview out of the park and the best way to stand out on an application.

A special thank you to our guests Konner Gross, Gisselle Bahena, Janice Cornell, Vianney Flores, and Amy Do. For taking time out of their schedule to host these workshops.

Missed the event? Don’t worry the Entrepreneurship PR panel is on Monday January 29th!

Join DePaul PRSSA in welcoming the new year with our first event of the quarter! We will have a lineup of former alumni and professionals for workshops on interviews, applications, personal branding, and more to prepare you for the upcoming year and application season. Mark your calendars for the 19th of January at 3 pm in Arts and Letters Hall.

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