Pennsylvania Public Relations Society

September 24, 2023

PPRS and Central PA PRSA Jointly Announce Anna Malinowski as 2023 Kenneth G. Robinson, APR, Memorial Scholarship Recipient

PPRS and Central PA PRSA are pleased to recognize Anna Malinowski as the 2023 winner of the $1,000 Kenneth G. Robinson Memorial Scholarship. A rising sophomore at Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania, Malinowski is pursuing majors in public relations and in public service and global affairs with a minor in innovation and creativity. During her…

September 6, 2023

Proposed Due Increase for 2024

For more than 70 years, PPRS has been a local and independent organization for public relations professionals from Fortune 500 corporations to associations, government, and marketing and consulting firms. Every dollar of membership dues stays right here in Central Pennsylvania. As expenses have increased in our personal and professional lives, PPRS has faced the same…

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July 11, 2023

PPRS Names Immaculata University’s Abigail Yarrison as 2023 Scholarship Recipient

PPRS is pleased to recognize Abigail Yarrison as the 2023 winner of its $1,000 scholarship for academic excellence, experience, leadership and character. A rising senior at Immaculata University in East Whiteland Township, Pennsylvania, Yarrison majors in digital communications with a concentration in design as well as minors in graphic arts and art history. During her…

June 12, 2023

The PPRS Difference

This month at work, I’m serving as a moderator on a professional development panel for our Early Career Professionals group. It’s brought me to a few conclusions: Wow. I’m not only *not* part of the Early Career Professionals, but I’m serving as a moderator?! It’s an honor, even if it’s hard for my millennial spirit…

April 26, 2023

Nominations for Annual Ernest R. McDowell Award Open Through June 16, 2023

Nominations for Annual Ernest R. McDowell Award Open Through June 16, 2023 Nominate Your Mentor or Colleague Today! Many of us know, respect and admire someone in the field of public relations due to their talented and faithful service to our profession. Show your appreciation for their hard work by nominating them for the Ernest…

April 14, 2023

Supporting the Next Generation

Every April, I find the topic of education lingers in my mind. Maybe it’s reviewing applications for our scholarships. Perhaps it’s because of my years coordinating hundreds of financial literacy classes jam packed into one week at Metro Bank. Whatever it is, each spring brings violets to my yard and education to the brain. I…

March 8, 2023

Continuing Education in the Ever-Changing PR Industry

Right behind networking, the continuing education aspect of PPRS is often what entices public relations professionals to join. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned public relations practitioner, the monthly programs offered by PPRS provide valuable information for varying experience levels. Like so many of you, I learned the principles and techniques of the…

February 14, 2023

Supporting Students Through Networking, Mentorship and Scholarships

At last month’s PPRS meeting, I was absolutely delighted by the number of students in attendance.Nearly ten students were in attendance between Messiah University and Shippensburg University! As a former student who attended PPRS meetings, I remember how terrifying it was – REAL professionals? NETWORKING? But once I walked through the doors, I was met…

President's Message Image - Keri Oram, President

January 12, 2023

Bringing a Bright Outlook for 2023

Welcoming. Insightful. Valuable. These words swirl around my mind when I think of what I want PPRS to be for our membership. I don’t know about you, but I initially came to PPRS for the programming but stayed for the welcoming people. Friendly faces, mentors, and leaders in our field all come together on the…

November 29, 2022

PPRS 2022: Continued Growth, Deepening Connections, and, of Course, Desserts

At this year’s Evening of Honors, awardee Suzanne Graney eloquently shared how PPRS has been an invaluable professional and personal support over her career. The nodding heads around the room when she suggested that she’d gotten at least a master’s degree worth of education from PPRS programming over the years continued as she shared how…