Journal of Public Relations Education

The Chuck Lubbers Award honors research that transforms PR teaching and scholarship. Congrats to Stephanie Madden & Kate Guastaferro for winning this year's award for their article, which can be found in Issue 10.2. Read here: lnkd.in/e5ngirjM

Moral Entrepreneurship as a Framework for Teaching Public Relations and Activism: University Educators’ Perspectives - Journal of Public Relations Education Editorial Record: Submitted May 2, 2024. Revised June 10, 2024. Accepted November20, 2024. Elina ErzikovaProfessorCentral Michigan UniversityMichigan, USAEmail: erzik1e@cmich.edu ABSTRACT This study e...

Elina Erzikova explores moral entrepreneurship as a framework for blending PR education with activism. Learn how to rethink the classroom and inspire purpose-driven professionals. Read the full article here: journalofpreducation.com/2024/12/31/m... #JPRE #PublicRelations #PREducation

Join the @aejmc.bsky.social PRD Teaching Committee and the Journal of Public Relations Education for a casual brunch during the #AEJMC25 on Saturday, August 9th at 11:30 a.m. PT at Uno Dos Tacos. RSVPs will be honored in the order received. RSVP Here: forms.gle/7jnJdhCrry5i...

Awards - Journal of Public Relations Education In 2024, two new sponsored and named awards joined the JPRE family. It's with our profound gratitude that we introduce The Arthur W. Page Center for Integrity in Public Communication Top Ethics in PR ...

The Pamela Bourland-Davis Editorial Excellence Award celebrates a @jpreprd.bsky.social staff member who exemplifies editorial leadership through unmatched commitment, skill, and integrity. This year's recipient is @drmccollough.bsky.social. 👏📚✨ shorturl.at/X1i8G #JPRE #AEJMCPRD #AEJMC

Honoring Dr. Pamela Bourland-Davis: A Legacy of Leadership, Mentorship, and Heart - Journal of Public Relations Education We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Dr. Pamela Bourland-Davis, a beloved educator, tireless leader, and cherished member of the public relations academic community. Her sudden d...

Dr. Bourland-Davis embodied the values of generosity, excellence, and service that define the very best in our field. May we carry her example forward by supporting one another with the same authenticity, humility, and grace that she gave so freely. 🤍 shorturl.at/iLuoF

Infusing Real-world Social Issues and Ethics into Research Methods Instruction - Journal of Public Relations Education Editorial Record: Submitted June 9, 2023. Revised October 1, and November 20, 2023. Accepted November 21, 2023. Published March 2024. Author Jasmine GrayAssistant ProfessorCommunication DivisionPepper...

Jasmine Gray and Jacob Thompson reimagine research methods instruction to bridge academia, ethics, and real-world challenges in their GIFT. 🌎 Their interventions empower students to address social issues while preparing them as ethical, inclusive PR professionals. Learn more: shorturl.at/L0sVa #JPRE

Special Issue | Call for Graduate Education Papers - Journal of Public Relations Education "Elevating PR: Insights and Trends in Graduate Education" Manuscript Due Date: 08/07/2025 Anticipated Publication: January 2026 JPRE 12(1) Guest Editors: Pamela G. Bourland-Davis, Georgia Southern Uni...

Call for Papers – Special Issue of JPRE!
We are now accepting submissions for a special issue: "Elevating PR: Insights and Trends in Graduate Education."

Manuscript Due Date: Aug. 7, 2025
Anticipated Publication: Jan. 2026

Full call for papers here: journalofpreducation.com/2025/03/26/s...

Actualizing the DEI Mission in Public Relations Classrooms - Journal of Public Relations Education Teaching Brief Editorial Record: Submitted March 7, 2024. Revised April 11, 2024. Accepted May 27, 2024. Published June 2024. Author Rosalynn A. VasquezAssistant ProfessorBaylor UniversityTexas, USAEm...

Building upon the CPRE 2023 standards report, this teaching brief aims to strengthen the ongoing work of embedding DEI in the PR curriculum & share practical implications for the PR industry. Read the full article: shorturl.at/Sz3LW. #AEJMC #AEJMCPRD #PRProfs #JPRE #ActualizingDEI

On Deadline: Managing Media Relations (6th Ed.) - Journal of Public Relations Education Reviewer Kristen Heflin, Kennesaw State University Authors: Carole M. Howard, Wilma K. Mathews, and J. Suzanne HorsleyPublisher: Waveland Press, Inc., 2021ISBN-10: 1478646055ISBN-13: 978-1478646051Num...

On Deadline: Managing Media Relations is an essential text for public relations students, professionals, teachers, and scholars who are interested in learning how to conduct effective media relations campaigns.
Read full review - shorturl.at/LINpj
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Making PRSSA Leadership Work for Students: Role Satisfaction, Educational Success, and Career Readiness for the PR Profession - Journal of Public Relations Education Editorial Record: Submitted May 19, 2023. Revised December 12, 2023. Accepted December 14, 2023. Authors Amanda J. WeedAssociate ProfessorSchool of Communication & MediaKennesaw State UniversityGeorgi...

The authors, based on the study's findings, propose a PRSSA leadership strategy that integrates extrinsic motivation in the form of a class credit model that better aligns the PRSSA mission to the evolving needs of students. Read the full article - shorturl.at/6jwQw

Generative AI in the Classroom: Teaching a Critical Skill for the Public Relations Writing Student - Journal of Public Relations Education Editorial Record: Submitted June 9, 2023. Revised September 20, and November 17, 2023. Accepted November 21, 2023. Published March 2024. Author Steven RyanAssistant Professor of InstructionThe Media S...

With the use of generative AI on the rise, public relations students need to gain skills in applying such tools in writing. This article documents Steve Ryan, MS, APR's experience requiring the use of AI in writing assignments. shorturl.at/Ieik8 #PRWriting #GenerativeAI #JPRE #PREducation #PRProfs