Achieng Agutu ’18 is the “Confidence Queen” with style to match
On her Instagram, Agutu—who calls herself a “tantalizing confidence queen”—posts short clips that are meant to uplift her 130,000-plus followers and empower them with self-confidence.
Public Relations Major & Minor
About
A degree in public relations will lead to a dynamic career with endless opportunities, whether you’re working in the business sector or for a non-profit organization. At Goshen College, you’ll learn to think critically, speak eloquently and write effectively, using your people skills to organize events and communicate important messages. You’ll also gain practical experience by working for GC’s many media outlets: The Record, the weekly student-run newspaper; The Correspondent, the student-produced television news show; or 91.1 The Globe, the award-winning college radio station.
Public relations majors complete at least two internships, many in highly competitive settings. In recent years, students have interned at Voice of America, The Elkhart Truth, and the New York City Parks Foundation. Public relations student can participate in PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America)—a unique opportunity at a private liberal arts college. Additionally, you’ll get the chance to travel abroad and apply your skills. A recent group of public relations students worked on storytelling and sustainability projects in Kenya!
News & Events
Goshen College to open new, expanded center for communication studies
WSBT 22 News explores Goshen College's new Center for Communication Studies.
Broadcasting students bring home five national first-place awards
Goshen College broadcasting students won five national first-place awards from 19 nominations at this year’s Intercollegiate Broadcasting System’s (IBS) Multimedia Conference on March 7 in New York City. The five first-place awards are the most by any college at this year’s competition.
Stats
#1
College Radio Station in the Nation in 2011 and 2013 by the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System
$500
Top prize at annual C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest
100%
of communication alumni agree that faculty are genuinely interested in students
5
Number of comm. co-curriculars to choose from (91.1 The Globe, The Record, The Correspondent, Goshen Commons, FiveCore Media)
Learn more about Goshen College's exceptional academic outcomes and national rankings.
Students & Alumni
Public Relations Major
Jair Hernandez '13
Jair Hernandez, a 2013 graduate from Goshen, came to Goshen College to study public relations.
Jair's story
Public Relations Major
Bojana Jankova '13
Bojana Jankova, from Macedonia, graduated from Goshen College in 2013. She came to Goshen College to learn how to use her communication skills to plan events, bring people together and positively impact others.
Bojana's story
Public Relations Major
Brett Bridges '11
Brett Bridges, from Crete, Illinois, graduated with a public relations degree in 2011. She came to Goshen College because she took a fateful online quiz.
Brett's story
Public Relations Major, Business Minor
Rachel Smucker '15
Rachel Smucker majored in public relations, minored in business and graduated in 2015. Her passion for PR led her to explore different corners of campus life and all around the world.
Rachel's story
Marketing and public relations major
Dez Lopez '18
Desiderio (Dez) Lopez ’16 was a marketing and public relations double major from Goshen, Indiana. He was part of Enactus, Latino Student Union and Commuter Club, and worked as an intern at the admissions office.
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Faculty & Staff
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Duane Stoltzfus
Professor of Communication | Director
Adult and Graduate Programs
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(574) 535-7745
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Jason Samuel
Assistant Professor of Communication
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(574) 535-7688
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Newcomer Center 10 (Map)