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Workplace Options Internship with Kerrigan Hurney ’24

Kerrigan Hurney ’24, a communication studies and public relations major, worked as a public relations specialist intern for Workplace Options (WPO) over the summer, gaining hands-on experience in the public relations industry.

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A Trip to ONA23 with Casey Chan-Smutko ’26

Casey Chan-Smutko poses with an ONA Student Newsroom sign

For Casey Chan-Smutko ’26, a journalism major, attending the 2023 Online News Association (ONA) Conference was invaluable in her growth as a journalist. The trip to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was funded by the Harrington RhodyNow Fund. 

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A Trip to SXSW EDU with Alexa Potamianos ’24

Three students and the Director of the Harrington School attended SXSW EDU this spring. Pictured left to right: Jack Benevides, Dr. Ammina Kothari, Alexa Potamianos, and Gillian Jordan.

Alexa Potamianos ’24, a film/media and communication studies major, attended SXSW EDU with the Harrington School director in March. The professional development opportunity was funded by the Harrington RhodyNow Fund.

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Reporting from the Front Lines Featuring Mstyslav Chernov

2023 Christiane Amanpour Lecture featuring: Mstyslav Chernov October 20 at 7:00 PM ET in Edwards Auditorium [watch the video]

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Digging for Truth Featuring Caitlin Dickerson

November 1 at 5 PM ET Swan Hall Auditorium & streamed live on Facebook, Youtube, LinkedIn, Twitter

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Kate LeBlanc ’22

“I always say that studying journalism was the best decision I could’ve made. It teaches you how to act on curiosity, how to talk with anyone, and how to distill information and communicate.”

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Naleen Camara ’21

“I really enjoyed the flexibility that I had within the Harrington School because I felt like I was always one interesting class away from changing my whole life.”

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Valerie Shields ’06

“Work hard, but also be a little patient… you’re gonna work for a long time. It’ll come. Enjoy the journey because you’re gonna learn a lot on your way there.”

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Ted Daniel ’96

“I grew up watching ABC World News… I liked the idea of being able to share information with people and help them learn and understand what’s going on in their world.”

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Katie Siegle ’22

“Harrington is great because a lot of the majors interact with one another. You can be any major, and you’re doing similar things. It’s all part of one school.”

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