
Syracuse University | S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
#PRogressSU 2022
21st Century Influence
#PRogressSU is an annual initiative driven by graduate students at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University to discuss current issues, trends, and innovation in the public relations industry.
This year, students are focusing on influence in the 21st Century. They have highlighted various sectors of digital media by interviewing strategists, communicators and influencers from across the world including China, Canada and the United States.
Women Discussing Diversity, Inclusion, and Leadership in Public Relations (2018):
A one-night panel discussion spotlighting local women in public relations, with a special focus on diversity and inclusion. The event was meant to address several systemic inequalities in the public relations workforce. The panel discussed the experiences of women of various races, ages, and backgrounds in public relations and also brainstormed various solutions to fix equality issues within the field.
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View the case study here.
Executed by:
John Bourdreau, Haley Filippone and Katherine Arts
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Millennials: Changing the Landscape of Public Relations (2019):
Brand loyalty is paramount to Millennials. In this event, guest speakers talked about how this enigmatic generation has changed public relations and marketing. Planned and executed by PR graduate students Selin Demir and Marissa Perry-Sharpe.
View the case study here.
Executed by:
Selin Demir and Marissa Perry Sharp
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Sistas’ of Media: An event honoring black women in the media profession (2020):
To celebrate Black History Month, the Public Relations department hosted ‘Sistas of Media’ honoring black women in media. Part of the long-running series #PRogressSU, guest panelists discussed challenges and opportunities for black women in the media profession. Planned and executed by PR graduate student Cierra Johnson. Download the case study:
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View the case study here.
Executed by:
Cierra Johnson
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Mindful Inclusion SU (2021):
The Mindful Inclusion campaign aimed to create an open forum discussion surrounding what it means to be “included” on the campus at Syracuse University. With guest facilitator Orlando Bailey leading the panel, we were able to successfully execute an event that was welcomed with strong conversation on social media such as Twitter.
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View the case study here.
Executed by:
Cayla Dorsey, James Fegan, Laura Nolan, Kennedy Smith and Rubin Wright
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