The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is the foremost organization for students interested in public relations and communications. We seek to advance the public relations profession by nurturing generations of future professionals. We advocate rigorous academic standards for public relations education, the highest ethical principles and diversity in the profession. The Wartburg chapter is among 300 top public relations programs across the U.S., Argentina, and Colombia.
We will help you:
- Gain access to national scholarships and competitions, internships, and potential jobs after graduation.
- Network and build relationships with public relations professionals and student peers.
- Develop leadership skills to add to your résumé.
Member Benefits
Be part of PRSSA.
PRSSA members have opportunities to connect and network locally through our chapter events and throughout the country by attending the Leadership Rally, Regional Conferences, National Conference, and National Assembly, all in different locations varying throughout the year. At these events members are able to connect with other PRSSA members, network with professionals, and learn about the industry in cities other than their own.
Along with events PRSSA also hosts speakers to share their experience in the real world including interview and resume tips.
Advisors
Chris Knudson, M.A., PRSSA Professional Advisor
Chief Marketing Officer and Director, Strategic Marketing & Communication Office at Wartburg College
Email: chris.knudson@wartburg.edu
Chris serves as strategic counsel for the vice president of advancement and generates marketing approaches for the college. He is an account executive and manages the Marketing & Communication Office and Digital Print Center staff of Wartburg College. As an independent consultant, his clients have been based in Washington, D.C., New York, Charleston, S.C., New Orleans, and other locations around the Midwest. He is a past national vice president for PRSSA National and has been a Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) member since 2003.
Dr. Penni Pier, PRSSA Faculty Advisor
Professor, Department of Journalism & Communication
Email: penni.pier@wartburg.edu
Dr. Pier holds a B.A. degree in communication from Minnesota State University at Moorhead, an M.A. degree in communication from Missouri State University at Springfield, and a Ph.D. degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Pier is a member of the National Communication Association and International Communication Association. She is the co-author of three books, Campaign ’96, published in 1999, The Primary Decision: A Functional Analysis of Debates in Presidential Primaries, published in 2002, and Campaign 2000, published in 2003.