Published on August 11, 2025 by Gunnar Sadowey  
PRSSA2025

Samford University’s chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) has been named a 2025 Star Chapter by PRSSA National, marking the 12th consecutive year the chapter has received this prestigious recognition.

The Star Chapter Award is presented annually to PRSSA chapters that meet rigorous standards of excellence in professional development, community service, diversity initiatives and more. Fewer than 20 percent of PRSSA chapters nationwide earn this distinction each year.

“It’s an honor to be recognized as a PRSSA Star Chapter for the 12th consecutive year,” said Nia Johnson, associate professor of communication and media and faculty advisor for Samford PRSSA. “This recognition reflects the passion and commitment of our students, and it affirms the strength of Samford’s PR program in preparing graduates for success.”

Throughout the 2024–2025 academic year, Samford PRSSA hosted a variety of career-focused events, collaborated with local PR professionals and participated in campus-wide service and leadership initiatives.

The chapter’s efforts reflect the broader mission of Samford’s Department of Communication and Media to prepare students for leadership in strategic communication fields through hands-on learning, ethics-driven education and mentorship.

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Samford is a leading Christian university offering undergraduate programs grounded in the liberal arts with an array of nationally recognized graduate and professional schools. Founded in 1841, Samford is the 87th-oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. Samford enrolls 6,101 students from 45 states, Puerto Rico and 16 countries in its 10 academic schools: arts, arts and sciences, business, divinity, education, health professions, law, nursing, pharmacy and public health. Samford fields 17 athletic teams that compete in the tradition-rich Southern Conference and ranks with the second highest score in the nation for its 98% Graduation Success Rate among all NCAA Division I schools.