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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.
$4 million commitment accelerates expansion of Harrington School - Richard J. Harrington ’73, Hon. ’02 and Jean Harrington have pledged $4 million to the Harrington School of Communication and Media.- Christiane Amanpour to speak on press freedom - CNN chief international anchor to speak at URI lecture named in her honor, Sept. 26.
Getting the Shot: Luke Santell ’21 - 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.
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.
Senior Spotlight: Jake Rousseau - Jake Rousseau, a double major in journalism and communication studies, fueled his passion for journalism through his internship with Rhode Island Sea Grant.
Senior Spotlight: Daniel Hollingworth - For Daniel Hollingworth, the newsroom is his home. The senior journalism major and communication studies minor currently works with ABC6/WLNE-TV as the nightside assignment editor after starting out as a news intern.
Senior Spotlight: Chris Parisella - For Chris Parisella, a triple major in writing & rhetoric, political science and French, every step he has taken during his time at URI has been a stepping stone for where he wants to be in the future.
Senior Spotlight: Ryan Davis - Some of the best internships are located right here at URI. Rhode Island Sea Grant, a part of URI’s Graduate School of Oceanography, supports research, outreach and education programs in Rhode Island’s coastal communities, and served as the perfect spring internship experience for Harrington School senior Ryan Davis.
Senior Spotlight: journalism graduate compiles highlight reel of college career - Stone Freeman didn’t come by his fascination with sports as a high school star.
Senior Spotlight: Hayley Keen, Payton St. Lawrence & Rhiannon Wilson - This semester, not one, two, but three Harrington School seniors - Hayley Keen, Payton St. Lawrence, and Rhiannon Wilson - interned at the local PR agency, Caster Communications, completing various duties for tech and smart home clients.
Senior Spotlight: Juliana Dellamarggio - Juliana Dellamarggio is the quintessential example of a Harrington School overachiever. During her senior year, the public relations and communication studies major completed three exceptional internships simultaneously during both semesters of her senior year.
Senior Spotlight: Madison Crognale - Madison Crognale, a senior double major in communications and film/media, has completed two outstanding internships this spring semester.