The Harrington School of Communication and Media has cultivated and trained Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists, Emmy Award-winning filmmakers, and renowned communicators. Our graduates are prepared to be successful in any field or industry.
Harrington School alums regularly return to share their experiences after graduation. Learn more about their paths to success.
Many of our dedicated alums have taken the chance to mentor current Harrington students. Students have had the opportunity to meet with alumni at mentoring events and on trips to Providence and New York City.
Lindsey Potter ’00, public relations and communication studies, met with students at the fall 2023 mentoring event.
Dan Kessler ’08, communication studies and sociology, met with students at the fall 2023 mentoring event.
Meaghan Wims ’02, journalism and political science, met with students at the fall 2023 mentoring event.
Peter Girard ’12, communication studies, met with students at the fall 2023 mentoring event.
Tim Viall ’13, public relations, met with students at the fall 2023 mentoring event.
Courtney Lusignan ’08, communication studies, met with students at the fall 2023 mentoring event.
Sports Media students visited and toured the NBA offices in New Jersey on the NYC trip.
At the CBS News Offices, journalism students had the chance to meet anchors Vladimir Duthiers ’91, Errol Barnett, and Lana Zak.
Communication studies students visit Walmart Connect’s office to learn about retail advertising.
Public relations students visit MikeWorldWide, a public relations firm in New York City.
Harrington students visited IGT in Providence to learn about its global business and the opportunities that IGT offers for students.
Students had the chance to ask Bob Vincent ’75 and other IGT employees about their path to success.
Executive Advisory Council
Industry leaders and committed supporters guiding the future of the Harrington School.
Our Executive Advisory Council of industry leaders and committed supporters provide Harrington School students with the network and resources to succeed in their careers. The council includes founders of the Harrington School, Dick ’73 and Jean Harrington, and alums who work at companies including CBS, Condé Nast, ESPN, and IBM.
