Our Approach
Student-oriented
We combine professionalism with a one of a kind social experience. Members receive the opportunity to: • Attend chapter meetings each semester (Guest speaker, dinner, awards and more) • Join an award-winning, student PR firm • Attend social events • Access exclusive scholarships and jobs • Attend career building workshops • Join the EDGE Program • Tour local agencies • Attend conferences around the US • Receive SU PRSSA merchandise • Add leadership to resume |
Hill Communications
Hill Communications is a nationally affiliated, award-winning, student-run public relations firm. It operates as a subsidiary the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications W. P. Ehling chapter of PRSSA. Hill Communications works with local and national clients, and it provides an opportunity to gain real world experience with a variety of brands. |
Our History
Our chapter is officially named in honor of Dr. William P. Ehling, the founder and faculty advisor of Syracuse University's PRSSA. He served in this role from 1968 to 1990.
Dr. Ehling was chairman of the public relations department at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, and a founding member of the Central New York PRSA Chapter. A leader in setting standards for public relations education, he founded and directed the undergraduate, master’s and PhD programs in public relations. In 1988, he was named “Outstanding Educator of the Year.” We continue to honor Dr. Ehling by upholding our mission and his standards of excellence. |
Executive Board Members
Samantha Cooper
Co-President, Senior Email: scooper@syr.edu Olivia Cammarata
VP of Administration, Junior Email: ofcammar@syr.edu Emily Blum
Co-Director of EDGE, Senior Email: emblum@syr.edu Caroline Casey
VP of Events, Sophomore Email: ccasey03@syr.edu |
Sara Caywood
Co-President, Senior Email: sscaywoo@syr.edu Sarina Sherman
VP of Finance, Senior Email: slsherma@syr.edu Faith Hutson
VP of Community Relations, Junior Email: fjhutson@syr.edu |
Amanda Byrne
VP of Communications aebyrne@syr.edu Karley Warden
VP of Professional Development, Senior Email: kawarden@syr.edu Neeve Prendergast
Co-Director of EDGE, Senior Email: nprender@syr.edu Brad Horn
Faculty Advisor Email: bdhorn@syr.edu |