In the public relations world, the Bateman Case Study Competition is legendary. Renowned since its inception in the 70s, the year-long project tests students’ abilities to plan, produce and execute a full-scale public relations campaign. This academic year marks Boulder’s first foray into the competition––an accomplishment that happens to coincide with the program being named an A-list school by PR News. ’s contenders are competing against 370 PRSSA affiliated chapters, all respected public relations departments across the country.