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
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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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.
Continue reading "A Trip to SXSW EDU with Alexa Potamianos ’24"Student Filmmaker Cristóbal Bustos Shares Untold Stories
Last fall, junior Talent Development scholar and Harrington School student Cristóbal Bustos released his first documentary, “The BSLG- A Voice Was Heard!”.
Continue reading "Student Filmmaker Cristóbal Bustos Shares Untold Stories"Isobel McCullough ’22
For her undergraduate honors thesis, Isobel McCullough recorded the sonic profiles of seven Rhode Island beaches. The result is an artistic investigation inspired by science.
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Katie Riedy has been named among the inaugural 100 recipients of the prestigious Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service, providing her support to pursue her interests in LGBTQ+ issues.
Continue reading "URI Communication Studies student named among first cohort of Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship recipients"Alyssa Botelho ’21
A film produced as part of a senior capstone project has earned a URI Film/Media alum two college Emmy awards from National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences’ New England Chapter.
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Luke Santell’s name is known in the hip-hop world for powerful portrait and concert shots of some of the biggest names in the business.
Continue reading "Getting the Shot: Luke Santell ’21"Senior Spotlight: Nate Vaccaro
Nate Vaccaro, a double major in writing & rhetoric and English and an Italian minor, learned firsthand the ways of working in the press.
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Jake Rousseau, a double major in journalism and communication studies, fueled his passion for journalism through his internship with Rhode Island Sea Grant.
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