by Juliana Dellamarggio The number of first-year students who enrolled in the Harrington School of Communication and Media this fall was up significantly from last year; in fact, there was a hefty 46 percent increase. Dr. Justin Wyatt, associate director of the Harrington School, credits the increase to a growing interest in communication, as well […]
Continue reading "Harrington School sees increase in first-year enrollment"by Mariana Zardetto Alves Harrington School senior Stone Freeman knows firsthand the benefit of the school’s focus on experiential learning. Freeman currently serves as the sports reporter for the athletics department at URI. To gain exposure to the world of sports, Freeman has participated in several key internships at local radio and television news stations […]
Continue reading "Student Spotlight: Freeman follows his passion for sports"by Emma Mangione The Harrington School will soon be home to a $1.2 million state-of-the-art television studio and broadcast center in Chafee Social Science Center. The TV Studio’s location and square footage will remain the same, but the design and equipment will be upgraded.The changes include a fully robotic camera, an industry-standard audio board, new […]
Continue reading "Jeff Fountain to manage newly renovated TV studio, broadcast center"by Juliana Dellamarggio With the new sports media and communication minor and the major to launch next year, the Harrington School of Communication and Media is excited to welcome to the faculty, Brittani Sahm, Ph.D. Sahm received her Ph.D. from the University of Florida with an emphasis on sports, advertising, and public relations. She also […]
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by Emma Mangione Growing up in Weymouth, Massachusetts, Kate Rogerson knew she loved Boston sports teams. She did not know one day she would find herself reporting at Gillette Stadium, home to the New England Patriots football team. Rogerson is a junior journalism major pursuing a minor in sports media in the Harrington School of […]
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Carole Radziwill will share her experiences as a journalist, best-selling author, and longtime cast member of “The Real Housewives of New York City.”
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by Juliana Dellamarggio This fall, the Harrington School of Communication and Media introduced the first-ever Introduction to Sports Media and Communication class taught by award-winning sports director and anchor, Yianni Kourakis. The course offers students a survey of perspectives on sports communication and media. It addresses the changing 24/7 landscape of sports media, the prevalence […]
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This ALA-accredited Master’s Program is one of six stellar programs of the Harrington School, which enjoys an increase in enrollments of almost 50% over the past year.
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Richard J. Harrington ’73 and Jean Harrington have made a $3 million commitment to the Harrington School of Communication and Media.
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Ellis Iacono arrived at the University of Rhode Island with the goal of becoming a doctor, and like any curious scientist, he kept his mind open to experiences and discoveries that could broaden his perspective and sharpen his focus.
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