Student Clubs
Getting Involved
Getting involved and networking with peers and professionals is one of the best ways for students to get a jump start on their career goals. Students augment their education by getting involved in these clubs and organizations at the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications.
KU PRSSA
The KU Public Relations Student Society of America connects students with a vast network of PR professionals, networking opportunities and jobs within the PR field. Tours at some of the top PR agencies in Kansas City provide students with the chance to see what working in a fast-paced agency setting is like. PRSSA also offers opportunities to work with local clients on PR-based projects.
Interested in joining PRSSA? Contact Janet Rose for more information.
2023-24 Officers
- Brinley Pace, President
- Gracie Wheeler, Vice President
- Allison Muzzy, Secretary
- Grace Enright, Social Media Manager
- Elena Ackerburg, Treasurer
- Claire Olmstead, Communications Chair
KU Ad Club
The KU Ad Club connects students with advertising industry specialists and networking opportunities, giving them a competitive advantage from day one.
Ad Club promotes exploring the advertising industry and strengthening industry contacts. Organized agency crawls in cities across the nation, including Chicago, Dallas, New York and Kansas City, give students the chance to see first-hand what an ad agency has to offer. The KU Ad Club has strong connections to the Kansas City chapter of the American Advertising Federation, which promotes the future of advertising, marketing and communications in the greater Kansas City area.
Interested in joining Ad Club? Contact Janet Rose for more information.
2023-24 Officers
- Katie Reynolds, Co-President
- Henri Groves, Co-President
- Jessica Moore, Treasurer
- Corin Loo, Lead Designer
- Frankie Downing, Media Manager
- Baileigh Mertains, Brand Coordinator
- Carly Herman, Secretary
- Vanessa Phouthavong, Outreach Coordinator
Student Ambassadors
The Journalism Student Ambassador Program consists of a select group of students who are committed, in thought and through their actions, to the positive promotion of the KU William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications.
Ambassadors lead tours of the Journalism School in Stauffer-Flint Hall. In addition, they represent the school at events and programs sponsored by the school. Learn more by contacting Leah Kohlman.