National Spotlight: MSU student group honored with Pacesetter Award

By Kaitlyn Yeatman

STARKVILLE, Miss.—The Mississippi State University Public Relations Student Society of America chapter is receiving national recognition this spring—securing second place in the prestigious PRSSA Pacesetter Award for commitment to excellence in leadership, professional development and community engagement.

Chapters that receive the Pacesetter Award are recognized for showing achievement in membership growth, participation in national events and continual development of their chapter.

MSU PRSSA Chapter President Chloe Martin, a senior communication major from Hurley, said several key initiatives have contributed to their success. 

“In our application, we emphasized our meeting that focused on the PRSA Code of Ethics during ethics month, our representation at the PRSSA International Conference, our service project with Oktibbeha-Starkville Emergency Response Volunteer Services, and our use of national resources to help develop our chapter,” Martin said.

Founded in 1967, PRSSA serves public relations students at universities across the U.S. and internationally. It provides internships, mentorships and educational programs, offering members opportunities to network with peers and industry professionals.

PRSSA operates under the Public Relations Society of America, a global organization supporting the communications community. With more than 400 student and professional chapters, PRSA offers networking and professional development events for both professionals and students through PRSSA.

For more details about MSU’s College of Arts and Sciences or the Department of Communication, visit www.cas.msstate.edu or www.comm.msstate.edu. 

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