News
Here you’ll find recent happenings, updates, upcoming program announcements, and more!
Keystone Awards are in Full Swing
If you haven't marked your calendar to Rise Up and participate in our Keystone Awards this year, the submission deadline is Friday, Oct. 7! Thanks to several folks who contacted us saying they could help coordinate the awards program and event this year -- thanks to...
Fully Funded ✓: Kenneth G. Robinson, APR Memorial Scholarship!
Fully Funded ✓: Kenneth G. Robinson,APR Memorial Scholarship! Most of our chapter events are held in the Harrisburg area, but the PRSA Central Pennsylvania Chapter covers a much larger geography. This year, we’ve begun holding a series of “On the Road” events to get...
PR Summer Social
PR Summer Social Thank you to our friends at the PA Public Relations Society and everyone who joined us in July for our joint Summer Social! It was a fun night of meeting new people and enjoying the warm weather! We look forward to connecting with everyone from PPRS...
On the Road in the Fall
Most of our chapter events are held in the Harrisburg area, but the PRSA Central Pennsylvania Chapter covers a much larger geography. This year, we’ve begun holding a series of “On the Road” events to get to know members. In April, we hit the road to visit State...
Welcome to Our Chapter!
We are happy to welcome several new members to the PRSA Central Pennsylvania Chapter: Madeline Elizabeth Hadfield Erika Hudock Laura Matos Emily Suhr
Meet Jason Kirsch, APR
Jason Kirsch, APR PRSA Central Pennsylvania Chapter Accreditation Chair Jason’s involvement in PRSA traces back to his time at Shippensburg University, when he was a member of PRSSA. After earning his master’s degree from Bloomsburg University and moving to...
Welcome to Our Chapter!
We are happy to welcome Michael McMullen as the newest member of the PRSA Central Pennsylvania Chapter.
Meet Chapter Leaders
Andrew Shumway Andrew is a public relations and media educator who strives to help students connect their varied interests to the field of public relations. As the Lead of the Student Chapter Committee, Andrew serves as the liaison between PRSA Central PA and our...
5 Questions with a Chapter Member
Our chapter members have diverse backgrounds, interests and career aspirations. Let’s get to know each other! In this newsletter, we’re kicking off a q-and-a series featuring your fellow chapter members. These answers are edited for length and clarity. Meet Nell...
Local PR legend Betty Hungerford to be honored at Homeland 155th Anniversary Celebration on May 15
Betty Hungerford, a public relations professional known throughout Central Pennsylvania for her exceptional charitable fundraising and community dedication will be honored at an event marking the 155th anniversary of Homeland Center and Homeland at Home on Sunday, May...