About Us
A FUN AND DYNAMIC LEARNING EXPERIENCE
The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is a pre-professional, student-run organization with nearly 375 chapters across the nation; producing future leaders in the public relations industry.
Founded by Debra Miller in 1985, our D. Parke Gibson Chapter of PRSSA is located within the Cathy Hughes School of Communications (CHSOC) at Howard University in Washington, D.C., becoming the first HBCU chapter of PRSSA.
D. Parke Gibson was a pioneer in multicultural public relations, founding the first Black-owned PR firm (D. Parke Gibson International) in New York City in 1960.
Our Mission
A FUN AND DYNAMIC LEARNING EXPERIENCE
To provide exceptional service to our members by enhancing their education, broadening their professional network and helping launch their careers after graduation.
Our Vision
A FUN AND DYNAMIC LEARNING EXPERIENCE
PRSSA aspires to advance the public relations profession by developing ethically responsible pre-professionals who champion diversity, strive for an outstanding education and advocate for the profession.
HOWARD UNIVERSITY PRSSA D. PARKE GIBSON CHAPTER
CATHY HUGHES SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS | DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES