PRSA Buffalo Niagara

Happy APR Month! If you are a Western New York communications professional and you have been interested in taking your career to the next level, here are a few upcoming APR events to get started:

✔️ Ask the APR Expert (April 28) — Learn how to get started
✔️ APR Virtual Study Course (On-Demand) — Build your knowledge and confidence with a structured, flexible learning experience
✔️ APR Virtual Boot Camp (April 29–May 1) — Prepare for the Panel Presentation and Examination

👉 Register today: https://linktr.ee/PRSA

APR Month 2026 has launched—and this year, it’s all about making the path to accreditation clearer and more achievable.
Public Relations Society of America is introducing a refreshed APR logo, enhanced learning tools, live access to APR experts and a virtual Boot Camp designed to support you at every stage.
If you’ve been thinking about earning your APR, this is the moment to take the next step.

Learn more and explore upcoming opportunities: https://bit.ly/3EBbDps

Join 150+ PR and communications professionals from across the Northeast and upstate New York for a full day of forward-looking insights, practical strategies, and meaningful connections.

members and communication students are encouraged to attend and be part of the conversation.

If you want to stay current and confident in your work—this conference is for you.

👉 Register or submit to present: https://bit.ly/PRxNE26

🚨 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 🚨
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation shaping the future of PR.

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗣𝗥𝗦𝗔 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
Our Changing World: Tech, Social & Politics

🗓 Thursday, September 24
📍 Bentley University: Bentley University Conference Center, Waltham (Greater Boston)
Hosted by the PRSA Boston

PR is evolving in real time—this is where you stay ahead.

● AI is transforming strategy
● Cyber crises are on the rise
● Social media operates 24/7, fueled by creators and engaged communities ● Today’s political climate is reshaping how organizations communicate—and how audiences respond

Join 150+ PR and communications professionals from across the Northeast and upstate New York for a full day of forward-looking insights, practical strategies, and meaningful connections.

members and communication students are encouraged to attend and be part of the conversation.

If you want to stay current and confident in your work—this conference is for you.

👉 Register or submit to present: https://bit.ly/PRxNE26



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We are now accepting applications for the May C. Randazzo Memorial Scholarship. This $2,000 award is given to one communications student per year who demonstrates excellence in leadership, community service, and academics.

The scholarship was created to honor May’s legacy and her belief that students are the future of the public relations profession.

If you are a communications major studying in the Buffalo/Niagara area, we encourage you to learn more and apply here: https://cstu.io/873622

**𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟯𝟬**

It’s game time for PR pros!

Join PRSA Buffalo Niagara for The Final Forum: PR Playbook of March Madness, where sports meet storytelling.

Hear from Vic Carucci and Kendra Brim as they dive into media, broadcasting, college athletics, and the evolving world of PR strategy.

🏀 Networking + Happy Hour
🎟️ Personalized basketball card keepsake
🍴 Light appetizers included

Don't sit this one out 👉 https://cstu.io/bd3d48

Calling all PRSSA students: applications are now open for the May C. Randazzo Memorial Scholarship!

Each year, we award $2,000 to a student who honors the memory of May by showing what it means to be a leader, and would apply that work ethic and drive in the public relations/communications field.
To apply:
-Attend a WNY college or university
-Be a Communications major
-Submit a short essay about your leadership journey and career goals
-Provide a letter of recommendation

📅 Deadline: Thursday, April 30
Apply here: https://www.prsafoundation.org/scholarships-awards/may-c-randazzo-memorial-scholarship-fund/

Behind many of today’s most impactful PR campaigns are women who didn’t just rise through the ranks — they built the ranks themselves.

Join PRSA for Diverse Dialogues: She Built It, part of our Women’s History Month programming. This conversation will feature women founders and CEOs who have shaped the communications landscape and will share insights on leadership, resilience and building successful PR firms.

📅 March 18 | 3–4 p.m. EDT

Learn more about Women’s History Month programming:
https://bit.ly/4u6FbFd

Get ready for the Final Forum: PR Playbook of March Madness! 🏀

Join PRSA Buffalo Niagara for an evening of networking, storytelling, and strategy featuring:

🎙️ Vic Carucci, Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame writer and broadcaster
🎙️ Kendra Brim, Leadership Buffalo professional, former Division I basketball player, and TEDx speaker

Enjoy happy hour, light appetizers, and insights on how media, athletics, and PR intersect to shape our region’s sports culture.

Register now: https://prsabuffaloniagara.starchapter.com/meet-reg1.php?id=245
𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 | $𝟮𝟬 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀

We’re now accepting applications for the May C. Randazzo Memorial Scholarship!

Every year, we award the $2,000 scholarship to a PRSSA student at a WNY university who exemplifies what it means to be a leader and has the drive to succeed in the communications field.

Here’s what you need to do to apply:
📚 Attend a local college or university who had a PRSSA chapter (undergrad and graduate students)
📖 Have a declared major in communications
✍️ Submit an essay
✉️ Submit a letter of recommendation

If you’re a student, or know a student, who would be a great fit, apply here by April 30: https://cstu.io/69c4df

Join PRSA Buffalo Niagara for an evening of networking, storytelling, and sports-inspired strategy.

🏀 The Final Forum: PR Playbook of March Madness
📅 Date: March 25, 2026
📍 Location: The Martin Group
🔗 Registration: https://cstu.io/a002fb

Enjoy happy hour with local PR professionals, while learning from Vic Carucci and Kendra Brim.

Don’t sit this one out!

Your communications career deserves the foundation that only PRSA membership provides.

Join the most trusted network in public relations, where ethical standards meet cutting-edge strategy and inclusive leadership drives real industry change.

𝗣𝗥𝗦𝗔 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗡𝗘𝗧𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝟮𝟲—𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲.

Don't miss this opportunity to join professionals setting the standard for excellence. ⬇️
https://www.prsa.org/membership