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Are you passionate about building the professional skills that lead to career success after graduation? Interested in communications, PR, social media, marketing, or media? Join Eastern Washington University’s PRSSA chapter to get real-world experience and industry connections that set you up for career success. 

Open to all majors, this student-led club provides opportunities to grow your leadership skills, network with top employers, and build a standout resume—all while having fun. 

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What Is PRSSA?

The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is a professional development organization open to all students interested in career-readiness, regardless of their major.

Our goal is simple: to give students the skills, professional experiences, and networking opportunities they need to succeed and stand out in a competitive job market.

Members participate in hands-on workshops, attend events with industry professionals, go on field trips to visit and meet with local employers, and gain valuable experience organizing and promoting events.

Students also have the opportunity to make new friends and develop their leadership skills by serving on the PRSSA executive board. Bonus: Members of EWU PRSSA will receive a special honor cord at graduation.

From crafting resumes and practicing interviewing to developing portfolios and planning events, PRSSA helps students grow both personally and professionally.

PRSSA club members on the 2025 Pro-Tour.

Why Join PRSSA?

Level up your skills, build your network, and make an impact.

Professional Development

Gain hands-on experience by creating social media content, leading campaigns, planning events, and serving on the PRSSA executive board. You’ll build your resume and become a confident leader.

Industry Connections

Go on agency tours, attend conferences and speaker events, get advice and insights from industry professionals, and connect with potential employers in PR, marketing, and media.

Mentorship & Community

Join a supportive network of like-minded students, enjoy social events, and receive mentorship from faculty and industry leaders. Plus, access exclusive scholarships and field-specific internships.

Campus Engagement

Use your skills to make a difference. From promoting key events like Giving Joy Day to hosting workshops on networking and inclusion, you can help shape a stronger, more connected EWU community.

Award-Winning Impact

EWU PRSSA was named the 2025 Student Organization of the Year for its impact and leadership on campus.

"I really appreciate the community-building and professional development that [PRSSA] provides. It helped me make connections and network but also better myself every day." — Rhylan DeLaRosa, '25

EWU PRSSA Events

From professional development workshops on interviewing and resume development to social mixers with students and industry employers, EWU’s PRSSA chapter hosts many events that mix professional growth with fun community-building activities.

Whether you’re getting valuable career advice from industry leaders or planning events with fellow students, there’s always something to look forward to. Some highlights include:

PRSSA Pro-Tour

Each spring, the EWU PRSSA Pro-Tour connects students with top national and regional employers through exclusive on-site visits to leading agencies and in-house PR teams.

Students gain insider tips on breaking into the industry and build meaningful connections with professionals in the field.

Speaker Sessions

Throughout the year, PRSSA hosts industry pros—both in person and virtually. Members have received career advice and real-world insights from leaders at top organizations, including:

  • The Walt Disney Company
  • OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network
  • Starbucks Corporate
  • The Seattle Seahawks
  • The Seattle Mariners
  • Ronald McDonald House
  • Desautel Hege (DH)
  • CHAS Health

Career-Readiness Workshops

EWU PRSSA hosts numerous workshops and events designed to help students build career-ready skills.

Past topics have included resume writing, interviewing, networking, finding mentors, and portfolio development, among others.

PRSSA Membership

To be an EWU PRSSA member, you must join both the national organization and our local chapter. Membership dues are $65 annually:

  • National dues: $55 per year
  • Local chapter dues: $10 per year

Membership is renewed each year on the anniversary of your original join date. Renewal includes payment of both local and national dues.

Need help with dues? Financial support is available—please contact the EWU PRSSA club advisor if cost is a concern.

EWU PRSSA members at a local news station.

How to Join PRSSA

Ready to become an EWU PRSSA member? Submit your application today.

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Get in Touch

For more information on EWU PRSSA, please email club advisor Jessica Boyer.

Jessica Boyer, MA

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We give students the skills, professional experiences, and industry networking opportunities they need to succeed and stand out in a competitive job market.