Articles by Emma G Riglin


Fall 2020 Newsletter

Despite the challenges we faced this semester as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, our PRSSA chapter managed to continue educating students and fulfilling our mission. This edition of our newsletter features our current Executive…


Remote Learning

How I Adjusted to Remote Learning

By Antonino Cambria When the announcement came during spring break last year that we would be going remote for three weeks due to COVID-19, like everyone else, I was shocked. Then, just a week later,…


My Introduction to PRSSA

By Grace Strayer As a freshman in college it is important to become involved in activities that are both fun and beneficial to your learning. However, when 99% of campus activities are moved online because…


Disability Inclusion in Communications Twitter Chat

Disability Awareness Month Twitter Chat Recap

By Yunjing (Fiona) Zhang To celebrate 30 years of progress in access and inclusion — Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the 75th observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and the Global Diversity Awareness Month,…


Hispanic Heritage Month Twitter Chat Recap

By Yunjing Zhang In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, students and professionals recently engaged in Penn State PRSSA’s latest Twitter chat, “Hispanic Culture in Communications.” Our chapter aimed to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by helping…


Adapt and Overcome: A Virtual THON

By Emma Creamer   Being involved in THON for the past three years has been an experience I never want to forget. The magic that THON weekend brings is one I haven’t been able to…


Lessons Learned from Working Remotely

By Anna Bartley   Prior to this year, if you had asked me about working from home, I would have told you it’s impossible for me. But if there’s one major lesson I’ve learned this…


small business

Small Business PR Post-Pandemic

By Ellie Stewart   For the past fifteen years my family has owned and operated a coffeehouse in our small town. Growing up in a tight knit community our business became my second home. I…


Class Work

Using Class Work to Build Your Profile

By Dania Basli Being in the college of communications, especially as a PR major, you will often be asked to submit profiles, resumes, cover letters, and graphics as assignments because they are part of the…


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