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Harrington School Fall ’21- Spring ’22 Featured Events - Read a wrap-up of some of our the highlights during the 2021-22 academic year with nationally recognized communications and media professionals and unique opportunities for students.
2021-2022 Harrington School Retirees - Guo-Ming Chen Professor of Communication Studies Guo-Ming Chen earned his Ph.D. in Communication Studies at Kent State University in 1987. He joined URI in 1986 teaching courses in the areas of global/intercultural communication and research methods on undergraduate and graduate levels. He has published widely and was a three-time recipient of URI Outstanding Research Award […]
Professor Emily Diamond Recipient of Research Award - Emily Diamond, assistant professor of communication studies and marine affairs, was the recent recipient of the 2022 Research and Scholarship Excellence Award from URI’s Division of Research and Economic Development.
SCM 490X Collaborative Storytelling: Oceans - This course is an opportunity for URI students to collaborate on creative teams to produce multimedia stories about the ocean.
Tell Us #WhyURI - We want to know why students like you have chosen to make URI their home in 2022.
Vianka Brito ’20 on Using Communication Studies to Create Change in Her Community -
From URI to the NFL: Kim Smith ’15 on Putting Public Relations into Practice -
URI National Day On Writing 2021 -
The Importance of Writing and Digital Storytelling: Professor Heather Johnson on Writing Across URI -
Rachel Mossberg ’10 on Her Path to Digital Media -
Arden Bastia ’20 on Cultivating Self-Confidence and Communication Skills in the Humanities -
Fashion, Textile & Costume Librarians: The URI Historic Textile and Costume Collection -
2021 Christiane Amanpour Lecture: Honesty and Authenticity in Political Journalism with Abby Phillip on November 10th from 5:00-6:15pm - Watch for the 2021 Fall Lecture featuring Abby Phillip, CNN’s Anchor and Senior Political Correspondent.
A Conversation with Clint Smith III : How the Word Is Passed-September 29 at 5:00- 6:30pm - A Reckoning of the History of Slavery Across America. Clint Smith's award-winning book artistically places race sensitivity into all of our consciences.
Solve Climate by 2030 - A global dialogue to share insights, research, and experiences to solve major climate challenges by 2030. The Harrington School leads this initiative for 2021 for the State of Rhode Island.
International Education Week Features Global Panel - Join us on TUE NOV 17 at 12 noon for Interactive Discussion and Music here: https://uri-edu.zoom.us/j/92934172848 Learn about Community Impact in Volitile Times around the world. Hear about ways you can build Resilience here at URI. Let’s build a healthy, de-colonized future marked by sustainability, racial equity, kindness, and structurally diverse institutions. Be a part […]
Truth and Trust: Journalism Post Election -
2020 Christiane Amanpour Lecture -
Truthful Not Neutral in a Time of Dissent: A Conversation with Christiane Amanpour -
Award-winning writers Kristof, WuDunn discuss First Amendment rights in opening Taricani Lecture -
New Harrington Professor Hodler Explores Nationalism, Ethnicity & Sport - This past semester, the Harrington School of Communication and Media welcomed Matthew Hodler to their sports communication and media team.
New Harrington Professor Diamond Highly Values Interdisciplinary Approaches - We are excited to introduce Dr. Emily Diamond, a recent Ph. D. graduate from Duke University who joins us with a joint-appointment in both Marine Affairs and Communications Studies.
Red Sox’s Raquel Ferreira ’92 breaks through baseball’s glass ceiling - Communication Studies alumna is now the highest-ranking woman in baseball.
Harrington School unveils state-of-the-art Broadcast Center - Harrington School of Communication and Media unveils its cutting-edge, $1.25 million Broadcast Center with a grand opening ceremony and open house Friday, Sept. 27.
Harrington School launches program in sports media, communication - The new program expands on a sports media minor and comes at an opportune time for students seeking careers in sports media fields.