The Arthur W. Page Center

The Arthur W. Page Center Advancing ethics and responsibility in all forms of public communication. The Arthur W. Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State. presidents.

Page Center for Integrity in Public Communication is a research center at the Donald P. The Center is dedicated to the study and advancement of ethics and responsibility in corporate communication and other forms of public communication. Page, the longtime vice president for public relations at AT&T, is often regarded as the founder of the modern practice of corporate public relations. He also was

a noted educator, publisher, and adviser to several U.S. Page was the first person in a public relations position to serve as an officer and director of a major corporation and, in that capacity, was widely known for management according to the Page Principles, his guidelines for ethical and effective communication with the public and for responsible corporate behavior. The Center was created in 2004 to foster a modern understanding and application of the Page Principles by supporting innovative research, educational, or public service projects in a wide variety of academic disciplines and professional fields.

06/11/2026

Within Hubert Joly's five Bs of leadership, we find many Page Principles and calls for humility, empathy and integrity in public communication today. Joly is a Harvard Business School faculty member and former CEO of Best Buy who received a Larry Foster Awards for Integrity in Public Communication at the 2026 Page Center Awards.

Watch Hubert's full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6V_RzfRcSw8

Learn more about the Page Center Awards: https://pagecenter.psu.edu/awards

We’re extending the Page Center Awards ethics training module through the summer! ☀️ In these free online lessons, stud...
06/03/2026

We’re extending the Page Center Awards ethics training module through the summer! ☀️ In these free online lessons, students learn from industry leaders while earning the 2026 Page Center Integrity Badge.

Featuring insights, advice and real stories from past and present Page Center Awards honorees, this two-lesson module is grounded in Page Center principles and research. Get started:
https://pagecentertraining.psu.edu/courses/2026-page-center-awards

05/28/2026

When ensconced in the world of public communication, we mustn't forget how we and those around us consume information. Executive director of Trusting News Joy Mayer encourages journalists to meet their readers (and potential readers) where they're at.

Learn more about the Page Center: https://pagecenter.psu.edu/

"It is furthest from the minds of the public relations department to try to tell any story except the truth. Therefore, ...
05/26/2026

"It is furthest from the minds of the public relations department to try to tell any story except the truth. Therefore, we can't start with anything but good service." – Arthur W. Page
Learn more: https://pagecenter.psu.edu/about/the-page-principles

Gary Sheffer has been named chair of the Page Center advisory board. A former leader of corporate communications at GE, ...
05/21/2026

Gary Sheffer has been named chair of the Page Center advisory board. A former leader of corporate communications at GE, Gary brings decades of experience shaping how organizations communicate and build trust.

Gary has been a member of the board for 10 years, and we’re proud to have him in this new role.

Gary Sheffer emphasizes the importance of utilizing trusted sources of information in today’s communications landscape. He says the Page Center is a pillar of

June is a newsletter month! The issue will highlight projects from our GenAI research call, showcase our new video serie...
05/20/2026

June is a newsletter month! The issue will highlight projects from our GenAI research call, showcase our new video series featuring communication experts, and share some summer plans and updates from the Page Center. Subscribe today:
http://pagecenter.psu.edu/subscribe

Our new video series, "Truth Bombs," blends real-world stories and practical advice with Page Center research and Page P...
05/20/2026

Our new video series, "Truth Bombs," blends real-world stories and practical advice with Page Center research and Page Principles. Each short episode tackles timely issues, offering quick, accessible insights that help us communicate responsibly in a fast-changing era of public communication.

The Page Center combines stories, advice and experience with scholarly research in its new video series, "Truth Bombs." Each short video showcases an insight in

Nearly 400 students completed the Introduction to Diversity in PR training module this spring semester and got an in-dep...
05/19/2026

Nearly 400 students completed the Introduction to Diversity in PR training module this spring semester and got an in-depth look at the origins, theories and challenges of diversity in the industry.

Today’s PR professionals need more than technical skills, they need the perspective to communicate across cultures with truly inclusive strategies. How are you incorporating diversity into your PR work or classrooms?

Explore this module and other training opportunities here:
https://pagecentertraining.psu.edu/courses/introduction-to-diversity-in-public-relations

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