The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations

The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations is a center located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It is a relatively small organization with 14 employees and generates an annual revenue of $2.5 million. The Plank Center focuses on developing future leaders in the field of public relations. It accomplishes this by offering a range of programs and resources such as awards and recognition programs, scholarships, speaker programs, publications, and research grants. The Center also conducts workshops and symposia, and publishes scholarly and professional papers. A key aspect of the Plank Center's work is its commitment to fostering strong relationships between institutions, organizations, and the individuals they serve. It emphasizes the importance of ethics and empathy in public relations leadership. The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations is located at The University of Alabama and can be found online at plankcenter.ua.edu.