As the host of the Public Relations Student Society of America’s 2025 Southeast District Conference, Clark Atlanta University is poised to make history. This will mark the first PRSSA District Conference held at a Historically Black College or University.
The conference, which is themed “Culture & Communications: Empowering Voices in PR & Media,” will be held at the Comcast Cable Corporation in Atlanta on April 11, 2025. The conference aims to investigate the crucial relationship between communication and culture. CAU’s PRSSA has organized a variety of seminars aimed at elevating marginalized perspectives in the industry for attendees.
“Our mission with this conference is to bridge the gaps between underrepresented voices in communications and explore the intersection of multicultural influences in the PR and communications industry,” said Courteney Sykes, president of the CAU PRSSA and Conference Coordinator. “We aim for students to leave the conference inspired, well-connected, and equipped with the skills and insights needed to succeed in their future careers.”
What to Expect
The conference will include panels with professionals from the field centered around industry issues like creating inclusive campaigns and breaking barriers in media coverage. Interactive workshops and hands-on sessions will cover essential topics like digital innovation, successful branding, and networking tactics. Attendees will also have a chance to network with top PR firms and experts during a Lunch & Learn Career Fair.