Faller Earns Accreditation in Public Relations
Angie Faller, news director at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has earned the prestigious Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) credential from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).
The APR demonstrates professional competence, industry expertise, personal and professional dedication and values, and reflects progressive industry practices and high standards.
Faller said she is thrilled to have earned the accreditation.
鈥淭he process was both challenging and rewarding, from developing and presenting a strategic PR plan to tackling an extensive exam that tested my knowledge and expertise,鈥� she said. 鈥淭his achievement reflects my commitment to excellence in the field, and I’m excited to apply what I’ve learned to continue making an impact in communications and public relations at 猫咪av Little Rock.鈥�
鈥淎ngie鈥檚 work has helped 猫咪av Little Rock earn national attention, and watching her grow as a communicator has been incredibly rewarding,鈥� said Dr. Carrie Phillips, chief communications and marketing officer at 猫咪av Little Rock. 鈥淓arning her APR reflects her strategic mindset and dedication to the field. This is a significant milestone鈥攁nd a well-earned one.鈥�
Faller is a member of the Arkansas Chapter of PRSA and is president of Arkansas Press Women, an affiliate of the National Federation of Press Women.
To get ready for accreditation, Faller participated in the APR Ready-to-Roll Program, a four-month preparation course available in the fall at no cost to chapter members. The program offers mentorship, informational sessions, and guidance throughout the process. The Arkansas Chapter of PRSA boasts one of the highest APR-to-member ratios among PRSA chapters nationwide.
Candidates usually have five or more years of experience and/or a bachelor鈥檚 degree in a communications field. They must present a campaign portfolio to panelists who determine their readiness to take the computer-based examination, which is administered by the Universal Accreditation Board.
Passionate about journalism and communications, Faller is skilled in writing, editing, public relations, social media, interviewing, and media relations. Faller鈥檚 writing has helped the university net numerous awards including a Best of CASE District IV Award for Writing-Profile (1,000+ words) for the article, 鈥�Williams鈥檚 Legacy Will Impact Generations鈥�.
Faller received a bachelor鈥檚 degree in journalism from Eastern Illinois University and a master鈥檚 degree in digital storytelling from Ball State University. She has worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer in her native state of Illinois as well as in communications at Ohio University and Grambling State University. Faller became the news and content writer at 猫咪av Little Rock in 2016 and was named news director in 2019.