{"id":28708,"date":"2021-04-27T13:29:30","date_gmt":"2021-04-27T17:29:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/?post_type=bu-program-page&#038;p=28708"},"modified":"2026-01-15T11:36:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T16:36:29","slug":"public-relations","status":"publish","type":"bu-program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/programs\/public-relations\/","title":{"rendered":"Public Relations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>Among the Best Schools for Public Relations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>BU COM has always been a leader in PR. We established the world\u2019s first university-level public relations degree. We built the first student-run public relations agency. We remain one of the best schools for public relations education, research, and leadership. Learn strategy in Boston\u2019s media hub, run campaigns for paying clients in PRLab, and graduate industry ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p><strong>Work in world-renowned PRLab<\/strong>\u2014the longest-running student-run PR agency, you can deliver award-winning work for real clients. Unlike traditional internships, you take ownership of projects from beginning to end.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p><strong>Thrive in Boston\u2019s top 10 media market<\/strong>\u2014agencies, start-ups, nonprofits, tech companies, big consumer brands, and more give our students year-round internships that can turn into full-time jobs, from sports franchises to global PR agencies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p><strong>Learn with industry insiders<\/strong>\u2014faculty with experience at places like Edelman and Weber Shandwick teach your courses, give you insights into real campaigns, and connect you with their networks. Two faculty even hold PRSA\u2019s Outstanding Educator Award.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio is-style-background-full-width\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"responsive-video responsive-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/il0Xdv2Dp6c?si=hd7uysH636d_r7Al&amp;controls=0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<h2>Public Relations Awards and Rankings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no question that BU COM is one of the best schools for public relations. Our public relations degrees have earned a spot on PRNews\u2019 Education A-list every year since the inaugural list in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>No. 1: Best Schools for Public Relations &amp; Advertising in the U.S. 2025, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.collegefactual.com\/majors\/communication-journalism-media\/public-relations-advertising\/rankings\/top-ranked\/\">College Factual<\/a><\/li><li>No. 1: Public Relations\/Image Management in the U.S. 2025, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.collegeraptor.com\/Majors\/Details\/9.0902\/Level\/Bachelors-degree\/State\/All\/Public-Relations-Image-Management\/\">College Raptor<\/a><\/li><li>Education A-List 2024, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewsonline.com\/go\/the-2024-education-a-list\/\">PRNews<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>Public Relations Degree and Certificate Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p><strong>Undergraduate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/academics\/public-relations\/bs-in-public-relations\/\">BS in Public Relations<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p><strong>Graduate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/academics\/public-relations\/ms-in-public-relations\/\">MS in Public Relations<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/academics\/public-relations\/graduate-certificate-in-civic-science-communication\/\">Civic Science Communication Certificate<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Student Work in Public Relations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PRLab teams crafted media strategy for Boston\u2019s Taste of Beacon Hill, earning citywide coverage and record attendance\u2014one of hundreds of client campaigns students tackle each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prlabbu.com\/\">see student work<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Where Public Relations Can Take You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alumni of BU COM\u2019s public relations degrees become corporate comms directors, agency strategists, social media managers, crisis consultants, and civic-science storytellers at Edelman, the New England Patriots, global NGOs, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>97%&nbsp;of BS in Public Relations alumni are employed, in school, or in another chosen activity thanks to BU COM\u2019s status as one of the best schools for public relations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Alumni in Public Relations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p><strong>Sandra Frazier (COM\u201901)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sandra founded Tandem Public Relations in 2005 and still serves as CEO, advising Fortune 500s and nonprofits. A BU trustee and Kentucky Business Hall of Famer, she\u2019s a force in corporate and community advocacy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/profile\/sandra-frazier\/\">See Sandra\u2019s Profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p><strong>Ray Kotcher (COM\u201983)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ray spent 16 years as global CEO of Ketchum, now its nonexecutive chairman. BU professor of practice, PRSA Gold Anvil winner, and Page Society Hall of Famer, he\u2019s shaped PR\u2019s playbook for three decades.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/profile\/ray-kotcher\/\">See Ray\u2019s Profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p><strong>Jonathan Yohannan (COM\u201996)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jonathan is SVP of integrated communications at KIND Snacks, steering purpose-driven storytelling. Former Panera PR chief and Cone CSR strategist, he brings two decades of brand, sustainability, and crisis know-how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainablebrands.com\/is\/jonathan-yohannan\">See Jonathan\u2019s Profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Events and Experiences in Public Relations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/student-group\/prlab\/\">PRLab<\/a> lets you tackle challenges for real clients like Converse and Boston nonprofits, earn credit, and exit with campaign wins and professional connections.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/research-at-com\/zimmerman-family-social-activation-center\/\">Zimmerman Family Social Activation Center<\/a> lets you track real-time trends on a 12-screen wall and pivot campaign strategy on the fly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p>Boston\u2019s top 10 media market is your campus. Newsrooms, agencies, and Fortune 500 HQs are steps away, with employers eager for interns from one of the best schools for public relations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p>Many students choose to spend a semester on a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\">Boston University Study Abroad program<\/a>. BU offers over 75 different study abroad programs for undergrads and options in London and LA for grad students, with many including an internship option.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p>PRoBono, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/articles\/all-nighter-provides-pr-for-local-nonprofits\/\">when COM students pull an all-nighter<\/a> to create PR campaigns for local nonprofits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p>Spring Break in NYC, when COM public relations and advertising students make the trek south to New York to visit top agencies in the field.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-group-fullwidth has-bucom-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h3>Our Vision<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Blended program that combines real-world experiences, research, and ethics to help students grow as people, practitioners, and academics. Students examine issues from multiple perspectives and learn to listen, ask questions, and advocate to help organizations achieve their goals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewsonline.com\/go\/the-2023-education-a-list\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/com\/files\/2022\/11\/a-list-award-badge.png\" alt=\"A-List award badge\" class=\"wp-image-34961\" width=\"361\" height=\"357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/files\/2022\/11\/a-list-award-badge.png 481w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/files\/2022\/11\/a-list-award-badge-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 100vw, 361px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Students get the chance to let their talents shine in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/student-group\/prlab\/\">PRLab<\/a>, under the supervision of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/profile\/amy-shanler\/\">Laura Hannon<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/profile\/todd-van-hoosear\/\" data-type=\"profile\" data-id=\"26044\">Todd Van Hoosear<\/a>. PRLab is the nation\u2019s longest-operating student-run public relations agency. The agency, which has earned dozens of national and regional awards, provides Boston University students with a hands-on public relations experience that empowers them to push boundaries and produce results for brands and clients nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alumni carry our leadership commitment to top levels in virtually every field. To name a few: Sandra Frazier (COM\u201901), CEO of Tandem Public Relations; Ray Kotcher (COM\u201983), professor of the practice of public relations and non-executive chairman, Ketchum; and Jonathan Yohannan (COM\u201996), Senior Vice President of Integrated Communication for KIND snacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this age of social media, public relations is more complex, more challenging and more important than ever. One thing hasn\u2019t changed: BU is shaping its future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"related-content related-profiles\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-content__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"related-content__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\tMeet the Public Relations Faculty\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"related-content__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/profiles\/faculty\/?discipline=public-relations\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMore\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"related-content__list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"profile-card post-26166 profile type-profile status-publish hentry discipline-type-public-relations profile-type-faculty\">\n\t<a class=\"profile-card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/profile\/shweta-agarwal\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"profile-card__image\">\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"307\" height=\"307\" src=\"\/com\/files\/2020\/10\/Shweta-photo-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-bucom_profile size-bucom_profile\" alt=\"\" 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