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Students Abroad in Portugal Over Winter Break
Our hawks flew across the pond and spent winter break in Lisbon and Portugal with Dr. Shelton! They explored cities along the coast and tried the local bites! Studying International Tourism allowed our students to gain real-world experience and knowledge to apply in their professional careers. This three-week course allowed students to build on their knowledge outside the classroom and visit over 6 cities while doing so! They studied how tourism affects a city's location and
amieeshelton
Feb 21 min read


PRSSA logo displayed on NASDAQ billboard in Times Square, New York during annual firm tours
Earlier in the month, A group of Roger Williams University students traveled to the PR capital of the world New York City to tour various firms and companies. Students got to the city early and headed to their locations to listen to professionals in a large market talk about their day to day routine and how they ended up where they are today. One of the spots on our list was NASDAQ, Americas second largest stock exhange, with its building located in the heart of times square.
amieeshelton
Jan 291 min read


RWU Launches Center for Corporate Communication and Experiential Sandcastle PR Lab in Providence
New Center for Corporate Communication will bridge classroom learning with real-world experience for students while supporting R.I.’s corporate and nonprofit community.
Claire Kelley
Oct 3, 20251 min read


From Prague to Publication: How One Public Relations Major Redefined Celebrity
If you are not immediately re-diriected, please click here: https://www.rwu.edu/news/news-archive/prague-publication-how-one-public-relat...
Claire Kelley
Sep 22, 20251 min read


PRSSA holds Multilingual Storytelling
Four Roger Williams University students recently brought the magic of multilingual storytelling to the Providence community during a...
Claire Kelley
Mar 5, 20252 min read


PR Hawks Build their Nest
As we embark on a new academic year, PRSSA is on a journey to build our nest together. The PR Hawks at Roger Williams University’s Public...
Claire Kelley
Sep 20, 20241 min read


RWU PRSSA Earns National Recognition
The RWU Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) has been honored with the prestigious Star Chapter Award for the 2023-24...
Claire Kelley
Jul 16, 20242 min read


PRSSA First Annual PRunch
This semester, the Roger Williams University (RWU) chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) made history by...
Claire Kelley
May 14, 20242 min read


Internships That Made Waves This Academic Year
The Public Relations program at Roger Williams University encourages students to start interning as early as the spring of their...
Claire Kelley
Apr 27, 20242 min read


PRSSA's Visit to Fenway Park
Seventeen members of our PRSSA chapter embarked on an unforgettable journey to Boston, where they explored the dynamic world of public...
Claire Kelley
Apr 27, 20241 min read


Bridging Academia and Industry with Katie Ilaria's Visit to PRSSA
On April 2, PRSSA hosted Katie Ilaria, an esteemed alumni of Roger Williams University's class of 2011, for an insightful discussion on...
Claire Kelley
Apr 2, 20242 min read


Public Relations in the Local Community
Public Relations undergraduate students, alongside Dr. Amiee Shelton, have been actively engaged in giving back to the local community...
Claire Kelley
Apr 2, 20242 min read


The Windy City's Influence on Our Public Relations Journey
In the heart of the Windy City, a group of aspiring public relations professionals from our PRSSA chapter embarked on a transformative...
amieeshelton
Mar 11, 20242 min read


PR Students' Excursion to NYC Unveils the Heartbeat of Public Relations
In the heart of the concrete jungle, a group of enthusiastic public relations students embarked on a whirlwind journey to New York City....
amieeshelton
Mar 11, 20243 min read


Mastering Media Relations
In the fall of 2023, a group of eager students embarked on a transformative journey into the heart of media relations through a special...
amieeshelton
Mar 11, 20242 min read


A Recap of the PRSSA ICON Conference in Nashville
In October 2023, the students of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) embarked on an enriching journey to Nashville,...
amieeshelton
Mar 11, 20242 min read
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