By Thao Huynh, ADPR major and PRSSA member
The University of Nebraska – Lincoln Public Relations Student Society of America chapter reached its professional development goals and was named a Star Chapter for 2016. In 2014, UNL PRSSA members were honored to receive their first PRSSA Star Chapter Award.
Chapters throughout the United States may be eligible for the Star Chapter Award by successfully completing at least seven out of 10 requirements including a high school outreach effort, a program on ethics and community service. UNL PRSSA chapter members are proud to be the only Big 10 university to be acknowledged with the 2016 Star Chapter Award.
“I'm very proud of our chapter being able to win this prestigious award,” Anna Fobair, UNL PRSSA president said. “Only a handful of chapters around the nation win it, and there are a lot of components that need to be met to even apply for it. Our exec team and members have shown a strong commitment to this chapter throughout the years, so it is nice to be rewarded for that.”
UNL’s PRSSA chapter offers students a close look into the public relations field through speakers or mentors who are involved in the field, as well as other activities that prepare students for their careers. The chapter has positively influenced numerous members since it was established in 1998 and plans to continue this path in the future.