Public Relations Undergraduate Scholarship Recipients

Michael and Judy Layne Annual Scholarship in Communication: Ebony Binns

Congrats to PRSSA's Assistant VP of Digital Communications, Ebony Binns, on being honored with the Michael and Judy Layne Annual Scholarship in Communication. This scholarship is sponsored by Wayne State University alumni, Michael and Judy Layne.

Michael earned both his bachelors and masters degrees from WSU and is a member of the Board of Visitors for the College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts. He is also a founding partner of Marx Layne & Company, Michigan's largest independently owned public relations agency. Their generosity will aid deserving students as they endeavor to reach their goals.

The Jeannine Gregory Leadership Award: Elizabeth Ryan

The Jeannine Gregory Scholarship in Public Relations Leadership was developed in honor of former Wayne State University student and past PRSSA president, Jeannine Gregory.

Congrats to Elizabeth Ryan on being awarded $1,500 for her leadership abilities in the area of public relations, a quality that Jeannine exemplified. Ryan exudes a sense of resourcefulness and commitment to the Wayne State University Chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America.

The Berg Muirhead Scholarship for Public Relations Student Advancement: Tia Whitman-Gillespie

Congratulations to Tia Whitman-Gillespie on being awarded The Berg Muirhead Scholarship for Public Relations Student Advancement. This scholarship honors the legacy of its founders, Bob Berg and Georgella Muirhead, and their contributions to the public relations industry.

The Renee M. Abraham-Harries Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Public Relations: Corinne Duwe

For her excellent public relations writing and application skills, Corinne Duwe was honored with the Renee M. Abraham-Harries Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Public Relations.