Dr. Melvin L. Sharpe, an educator in BSU’s Department of Journalism since 1981, has influenced hundreds of students who have gone on to become prominent public relations practitioners. He is widely published in the area of public relations and is a founding member of the International Public Relations Research Conference, the first independent conference for public relations research. His commitment to Public Relations Society of America at the state, local and national levels are reflected in the many offices he has held. Dr. Sharpe was inducted into the prestigious College of Fellows and now serves as chairperson.