Public Relations

Public Relations

“My professors 和 classes at Drake did a great job of solidifying my interest in PR during my first semester. I know many of my high school peers are still not completely comfortable with their choice in major.”
—Ellen Converse, Junior, School of Journalism 和 Mass Communication

All “spin” aside, as a Drake PR student you’ll receive some of the best preparation in the world for your field. You’ll learn re搜索, 规划, 和 communication skills that allow you to establish relationships between an organization 和 its audiences. You’ll develop strategic thinking skills, a global perspective, 和 an ethical framework that will enable you to quickly advance into a leadership role. You’ll join an impressive group of Bulldogs who’ve graduated 和 left their mark on the profession as public relations spokespersons 和 strategists for corporations, small businesses, government bodies, nonprofit organizations, 和 marketing agencies around the world.

Work as you learn (和 vice versa)

Our internship coordinator will help you identify opportunities to jump-start your career. Drake public relations students have put their skills to work with such organizations as:

  • Meredith Corporation
  • Broadway in Chicago
  • Iowa Public TV 和 Public Radio
  • Iowa Department of Natural Resources
  • Iowa Legislature
  • Drake 体育运动
  • S. Olympic Committee
  • 爱荷华州的幼崽
  • Iowa Buccaneers
  • Bank of Am埃里克a
  • Principal Financial Group
  • Iowa State Fair
  • 整数组
  • LS2Group political consultants
  • Hennepin County Medical Center
  • Iowa Health Care Association
  • 梅奥诊所
  • Numerous political parties 和 campaigns at the local, state, 和 national level

Lead the field—as a student 和 明矾

Public relations students are regulars on the award stage, receiving honors that include PRIME Awards from the Public Relations Society of Am埃里克a; national Bateman case study 和 Women in Communication awards, International Association of Business Communicators Bronze Quill awards, 和更多的. Public relations 明矾ni work around the world for business 和 nonprofits including Disney Cruise Lines, 鳄鱼, 富国银行(Wells Fargo), Lessing-Flynn Advertising, LS2Group political consultants, Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Weber Sh和wick, the Science Center of Iowa, the Minnesota Lottery, FleishmanHillard, Principal Financial Group, Ketchum Worldwide, 梅奥诊所, Haworth Marketing + Media, 埃德尔曼, 星巴克, 和 Chicago's Museum of Science 和 Industry.

Drake’s public relations program has received the prestigious Certification in Education for Public Relations, a designation earned by fewer than 40 PR programs worldwide.


Of course, you’ll benefit from the experiences that all Drake Bulldogs enjoy—mentorship from professors at the top of their field; résumé-worthy internships, re搜索 experiences, 和 other professional preparation; opportunities to learn while serving the community; 和 1项 experiences (at no additional tuition cost) that immerse you into the fascinating topics—和 locations—you choose.

了解更多:

Looking for your admission counselor? 访问 the 入学 office to find a counselor 或者安排一个 校园参观. For all other questions about the Public Relations program at Drake University, please reach out to the contact below.

Public Relations Website | School of Journalism & Mass Communication

Eric Kwame Adae, Ph.D. 
Assistant Professor, Public Relations
埃里克.adae@sh-fyz.com

Jennifer Glover Konfrst
Associate Professor of Journalism 和 Mass Communication
珍妮花.gloverkonfrst@sh-fyz.com

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Assistant Professor, Public Relations
mu.he@sh-fyz.com

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