Program Overview

Introduction to the Harrington School of Communication and Media

The Harrington School of Communication and Media offers a comprehensive education in communication and media fields. The school provides students with hands-on experiential learning opportunities, state-of-the-art facilities, and a supportive community.

Academics

The Harrington School prepares students for their future careers in communication and media fields through hands-on experiential learning opportunities. The school offers a range of programs and resources to support student learning, including:

• Modern, high-tech learning spaces
• Opportunities to get involved in the campus and local community
• Relationships with the Harrington School's many local and global partners

Student Opportunities

There are many ways for students to get hands-on experience within the Harrington School, including:

• Sports broadcasting
• Social media
• Equipment management
• Peer mentoring These experiences allow students to sample future career paths and find their place as an integral member of the community.

Facilities and Resources

The Harrington School offers a range of facilities and resources to support student learning, including:

• Broadcast Center: Staffed by students, our state-of-the-art facilities support student organizations and classes that use the space for filming needs.
• Community News Lab: The Community News Lab pairs student reporters with media partners to bring objective reporting to news desert communities in Rhode Island.
• Media Equipment Center: The MEC is your one-stop center for technology access and training with sound, video, photography, lighting equipment, and more.
• Social Media Research Lab: Through partnerships with industry professionals, the lab allows students to hone their skills and build a work portfolio.
• Sports Broadcasting: Students have the chance to crew and cast at-home sports games for the Rams on ESPN+ with the direction of professionals.
• Social Media Agency: The agency fosters a collaborative environment where interns work across all major platforms and learn all aspects of social media.
• Digital Writing and Research Studio: Our creative, student-led space features: Adobe Creative Cloud, student consultants, and more.
• Speaking Center: Staffed by graduate students, we provide a safe atmosphere where you can develop and enhance your public speaking skills.
• Learning Living Community: Our first-year students live together to promote personal growth, academic success, and a smooth transition to college.

University Organizations

Students have many opportunities across campus to get involved, including:

• The Good 5 Cent Cigar: URI's award-winning, student-run news organization publishes a weekly newspaper, daily online news updates, and broadcasts.
• WRIU: An independent, non-commercial station that reaches the Southern New England area at 90.3 FM, along with streaming station RIU2.
• Student Entertainment Committee: Help plan major concerts and special events that attract thousands of people to campus every year.
• Public Relations Student Society of America: Develop skills in public relations as a member of this national organization.
• Anchor Sports Network: URI's sports media network, where students cover athletics with news coverage and podcasts.
• The Daily Ram: Produce a variety of entertaining and informational programs as a way to develop skills in media production.

Internships and Careers

The Harrington School prepares students for their future careers in communication and media fields through hands-on experiential learning opportunities, such as internships. Students are encouraged to do an internship during their time at URI, and the school offers an internship fund to cover the costs associated with these internships. The Harrington School also regularly hosts events that allow students to network with industry professionals, including career fairs and mentoring events.