IPR is featuring some of the many LGBTQ+ pioneers and modern-day heroes to celebrate Pride month. Marsha P. Johnson was a Black trans woman and social activist. She legally changed her name after moving from New Jersey to Greenwich Village in 1966 and was recognized for being a central figure in the American LGBTQ+ liberation … Continue reading Pioneer Marsha P. Johnson (1945–1992)
As May 25 is an important day of reflection for the remembrance of George Floyd, the Institute for Public Relations is reflecting on the commitments we made and the work we still need to do. The George Floyd Memorial Foundation has identified May 25 as a Virtual Day of Action, to honor George Floyd’s legacy. … Continue reading Reflecting and Reaffirming IPR’s Commitment to DE&I
IPR is featuring some of the many Asian American Pacific Islander pioneers who impacted the field of public relations in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month. Bey-Ling Sha, Ph.D., APR, is serving as the Dean of the College of Communications at California State University, Fullerton. Her work has influenced public relations scholarship, education, and practice. She … Continue reading PR Pioneer: Bey-Ling Sha, Ph.D., APR
IPR is featuring some of the many AAPI pioneers who impacted the field of public relations in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month. Born to Chinese immigrants, Grace Lee Boggs (1915-2015) was an author and philosopher who founded community organizations and political movements, lectured widely on human rights, and wrote books on her evolving vision of a … Continue reading Pioneer Grace Lee Boggs (1915-2015)
IPR is featuring some of the many Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) pioneers who had an impact on the field of public relations in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month. Philip Vera Cruz (1904-1994) was a Filipino American who advocated for labor rights and led several social justice initiatives for agricultural workers. After immigrating to America … Continue reading Pioneer Philip Vera Cruz (1904-1994)
The IPR community pays tribute to the former trustee of 12 years, Dr. Kathleen Kelly. Below are memories offered by some of her closest friends and colleagues: Dr. Kathleen Kelly We are deeply saddened by the news that Dr. Kathleen Kelly, a retired professor at the University of Florida, passed away on April 28 at … Continue reading In Remembrance of Dr. Kathleen Kelly
IPR is featuring some of the many AAPI pioneers who had an impact on the field of public relations in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month. Yuri Kochiyama (1921–2014) was a political activist who contributed to movements for social justice and human rights. In 1943, after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Kochiyama was incarcerated at Camp Jerome in … Continue reading Pioneer Yuri Kochiyama (1921-2014)
IPR has partnered with The Museum of Public Relations during Women’s History Month to feature some of the many female pioneers who had a positive impact on the PR industry Ida Tarbell (1857-1944) was one of the leading muckrakers of the Gilded Age and was a pioneer of investigative journalism. Tarbell is best known for … Continue reading Pioneer: Ida Tarbell (1857-1944)
Gainesville, Fla. – The Institute for Public Relations is thrilled to announce the addition of a new Trustee to its Board: Therese Van Ryne is Global Director of PR, Thought Leadership and Advocacy for Zebra Technologies. She joined Zebra as part of the acquisition of Motorola Solutions Enterprise business in October 2014. She and her team … Continue reading IPR Welcomes a New Trustee: Therese Van Ryne of Zebra Technologies
IPR has partnered with The Museum of Public Relations to feature some of the many female PR Pioneers in celebration of Women’s History Month Muriel Fox is a feminist trailblazer in the public relations industry. Fox started her career as a copywriter for Sears Roebuck in New York and soon after moved to Miami where … Continue reading PR Pioneer: Muriel Fox (1928-Present)
Gainesville, Fla. – The Institute for Public Relations is thrilled to announce the addition of two new Trustees to its Board: Alan Sexton, Chief Communications Officer, Prudential Financial, Inc. Carreen Winters, Chief Strategy Officer and EVP, Corporate Reputation, MWWPR Alan Sexton Alan Sexton is Chief Communications Officer of Prudential Financial, Inc. He is responsible for leveraging … Continue reading IPR Welcomes Two New Trustees: Alan Sexton of Prudential Financial and Carreen Winters of MWWPR
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Institute for Public Relations (IPR) and The LAGRANT Foundation (TLF) are pleased to announce that the recipient of the inaugural IPR + TLF Research Fellowship is Kaelan Hicks, a graduate student at the University of Southern California. Hicks will work closely with IPR President and CEO Tina McCorkindale, Ph.D., APR, on … Continue reading IPR Selects USC Graduate Student for its Inaugural IPR + TLF Research Fellowship
Download Booklet (PDF): Top 15 PR Insights of 2020 Introduction Thanks to our Board of Trustees, comprising senior-level executives and academic leaders in public relations, for driving the mission and work we do. The Institute for Public Relations annually compiles some of the best research that we think public relations professionals should know about from … Continue reading The Top 15 Public Relations Insights of 2020
Download Infographic (PDF): IPR YIR 2020 Infographic Thank you for your continued support in 2020! We could not have accomplished all of these amazing things without you. Here is to another year full of insightful research, engaging programs, impactful leadership, and more!
