As publisher and president of Rhode Island Monthly, John J. Palumbo ’76 oversees a popular publication known for illuminating the Ocean State’s diverse culture and idiosyncrasies. He returned to his alma mater this spring to share his considerable knowledge as part of the PR Summit series.

“Anytime we can give students the chance to meet and talk with experts here in our state, the better prepared they become. Our goal as educators should be to give our students a thorough, practical base of knowledge but also to do whatever we can to help them establish career relationships, particularly in this competitive environment,” said Robert Beagle, vice president for University Advancement.