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Harrington School of Communication and Media

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Harrington School
of Communication and Media

Finding new ways to tell the story.

In a world where technology is rapidly evolving and expanding globally, the need for effective communication is one thing that will never change. Whether the story happened centuries ago, or it's happening right now, each generation invents ways to tell it with a fresh and distinctive point of view.

The Harrington School of Communication and Media provides a unique, interdisciplinary learning experience for our students. Across all of our programs, there is a strong emphasis on experiential learning that connects the classroom, the workplace, and the community. Our students are ready for the future because they graduate with the knowledge, skills and leadership abilities needed to be effective communicators and global citizens in a constantly changing world.

Shadow a student to see what life would be like if you attended the Harrington School of Communication and Media.

Come to an information session to learn more about what the school has to offer. Session dates for the Spring 2013 semester will be posted soon. For more information on visting URI, please see the admissions page.

Communication
Studies
Film
Media
Journalism Library and
Information Studies
Public
Relations
Writing and
Rhetoric

 

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ALL KINDS OF CLASSROOMS.

Our students get engaged in learning, and they do it in lots of different settings. Whether it's in our fully equipped TV studio, our collaborative writing Production Labs, or filming at the beach, you won't be bored here.

professionally dressed female student at FM Global office

CAREER CONNECTIONS.

Students participating in our PR Summit series meet leaders in the public relations industry here in Rhode Island. Students have secured internships, and even full-time employment, through participating in the PR Summit.

student using iPhone as video camera

MOBILE CINEMA.

Our students use their phones for way more than just texting. Film/Media students are using iPhones to create short videos to explore the techniques and strategies used in mobile media production.

student with mic and headphones

ALWAYS ON THE AIR.

WRIU 90.3 FM is URI's non-commercial radio station. Staffed by students and community members, it offers an extremely diverse array of programming, 24/7/365.

student intern at NESN

ON THE JOB TRAINING.

With our strong emphasis on experiential learning, you can choose from a wide range of internships in all areas of the Harrington School. Not only will these opportunities provide you with a great learning experience, but you might even get hired when you graduate.

 

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News from the Harrington School

 

Symposium on the Historical Roots of Media Literacy

Friday, September 20, 2013
URI, FEINSTEIN CAMPUS, DOWNTOWN PROVIDENCE, RI

For more information please view the event flyer.

 


 

 

 

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harrington big thinkers

 

Hilary Brady

Hilary Brady '12 is a student who thinks big about the future of media.

more student profiles »

Christiane Amanpour

Distinguished alum Christiane Amanpour '83 thinks big about global journalism.

more alumni profiles »

Ian Reyes

Assistant Professor Ian Reyes thinks big about the power of digital music and sound.

more faculty profiles »