Journalism B.A.

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Faculty Spotlight: Gail Alofsin - Gail Alofsin, professor in the Communication department at the Harrington School, reflects on her time experience as a professor and keynote speaker.
Faculty Spotlight: Dan Hunt - Dan Hunt, chair of journalism and public relations, reflects on his time as a URI alum and his new role as faculty.
Women in Sports has entered the chat - A new club on campus, Women in Sports Group, where all genders interested in sports (regardless of their major) are welcome.
URI study to examine ethical considerations of using generative AI in communications work

Ronan Himelrick ’24 - Ronan Himelrick ’24, journalism and political science, has displayed a talent and passion for connecting with others over his four years at URI. From his roles as managing editor at The Good Five Cent Cigar and a tour guide to his academic achievements, Himelrick’s ability to connect with others has been central to his success. […]
Juliana Lepore ’24 - Juliana Leopre ’24, communication studies and journalism with a minor in political science, has been a central member of the Kingston campus community throughout her time at URI. As a member of The Good Five Cent Cigar, Lepore worked her way up from her first week at URI as a contributing reporter to editor-in-chief in […]
Jason Askew ’01 - Jason Askew, public relations and communication studies, discovered his passion for communication his sophomore year after learning about the opportunities for communication majors. Today, he is a Senior Product Marketing Manager at Cvent.
Aniekan Okon ’23 - Aniekan Okon, journalism and sports media & communication, was part of the inaugural class of graduates from the sports media program. Today, he works as a Sports Anchor and Reporter at CBS19 News in Charlottesville, Virginia.