Making News

When you want carefully curated information about how the public relations industry is pushing the status quo, this should be your #1 stop. We have it all: research insights, stories of people changing the industry and some Broom Center news thrown in too.

  • Student team represents EP Save a Life nonprofit during capstone

    Capstone Class Leading Change with Heart

    In spring 2025, 15 public relations seniors compiled everything they learned over their past four years at San Diego State University into a real-life campaign.

  • Glen Broom congratulates Scott Pansky at his graduation.

    Annual Glen Broom Mentorship Award Announced

    The PRSA Foundation and the Glen M. Broom Center for Professional Development in Public Relations at San Diego State University announced the launch of the Glen Broom Mentorship Award, an annual grant for a university professor who has inspired students through mentorship and job placement support.

  • Student team represents MMAA nonprofit during capstone

    SDSU PR Students Advocate for Pride in Every Stride

    Apr 26

    A team of nine PR capstone students at San Diego State University gained hands-on experience launching a campaign for the Modern Military Association of America in spring 2024.

  • Student team represents JMS for Screening Circle campaign in spring 2024

    Full-Circle Moment for PR Campaign Students

    Nine senior public relations students at San Diego State University launched their first campaign with the School of Journalism and Media Studies in January 2024. Students in the spring 2024 capstone crafted a campaign dedicated to promoting diversity, inclusion and belonging within JMS.

  • Joseph Tateoka Talks about Elevating Professional Development

    Joseph Tateoka Talks about Elevating Professional Development

    Joseph Tateoka joined the Broom Student Fellows to discuss the ever-evolving workforce. With his 16 years working in the PR industry, Tateoka shared anecdotes, perspectives and invaluable advice for achieving work-life balance.

  • Nearly 30 PR Students Hit LA for a Two-Day Trip

    Nearly 30 PR Students Hit LA for a Two-Day Trip

    The Broom Student Fellows and a cadre of San Diego State University’s Public Relations Student Society of America members played in the sandbox during a Los Angeles agency and conference trip. Caravaning to LA for a two-day trip, nearly 30 SDSU PR majors visited the offices of Allison Worldwide for an agency tour and then attended the PRSSA regional conference.

  • Dr. Aeon’s Time Management Tips

    Dr. Aeon’s Time Management Tips

    The Broom Student Fellows met with time management researcher, Dr. Brad Aeon. Aeon shared tips on maximizing productivity with time management, helping the Broom Student Fellows navigate their postgraduate career and personal life.

  • Past and Present Broomies Trading Secrets of PR Success

    Past and Present Broomies Trading Secrets of PR Success

    Jan 20

    One of the most enjoyable aspects of PR is connecting with others and learning from their experiences. Broomie alums Taylor Fredericks, Abril Sosa-Pineda, Julissa Muro and McKenna Wecker met up with the Broom Student Fellow class of 2024 cohort for an alumni social. These PR superstars traded secrets for succeeding as PR pros.

  • Fall 2023 Capstone Promotes Graduate Education Program
  • Culture Shock Team

    PR Students Find the Rhythm in Culture Shock San Diego Campaign

    Nine PR students from San Diego State University's School of Journalism & Media Studies put on their best dancing shoes to join forces in the spring 2023 semester with Culture Shock San Diego, a nonprofit dance studio. The team gained real-world experience and helped the organization increase its media awareness post-pandemic.