Dorcas International Institute is one of the state’s largest immigration and refugee organizations. Since the election, many Rhode Islanders have…
Elisabeth Harrison
Elisabeth Harrison's journalism background includes everything from behind-the-scenes work with the CBS Evening News to freelance documentary production.
She joined the WRNI team in 2007 as a Morning Edition producer and freelance journalist. In 2009, she became a full-time reporter, and became the Morning Edition host in 2011. She was promoted to full-time News Director in June of 2015.
Harrison's education is as wide ranging as her work at Rhode Island Public Radio. She has a B.A. in English and French from Wellesley College, and a joint M.A. in Journalism and French Studies from NYU.
A native of Los Angeles, Harrison loves good food and good movies.
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RI Has No Statewide Reporting Tool For Hate Crimes
There have been anecdotal reports about a rise in hate crimes around the country since the presidential election. But it remains unclear whether there’s…
Posted inArticle, Politics
Faith Leaders Address Divided Congregations After Bitter Election Battle
After a contentious presidential campaign, many communities — and even families — remain divided over the election of Republican Donald Trump. That’s…
Posted inArticle, Business, Education, Environment
What Students Think Of Tuition Increases Might Surprise You
The state Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday to raise tuition at Rhode Island’s three public colleges and universities. The increases would…
Posted inArticle, Environment
One Square Mile: Who’s Next?
Back by popular demand, Rhode Island Public Radio is planning the next installment of our series “One Square Mile.” There’s just one question… Where…
Posted inArticle, Education, Politics
Providence NAACP Leader On Election: Undercurrent Of Racism Was There From The Beginning
Rhode Islanders gathered at the Statehouse in Providence by the hundreds Wednesday night, in protest of President-elect Donald Trump. The demonstration…
Posted inArticle, Business, Environment, Politics
Casino Proponents Await Count Of Mail-In Ballots
Preliminary tallies show a “yes” vote statewide for a Tiverton casino, but the local vote remains close. In ballots cast Tuesday, 52 percent of local…
Posted inArticle, Education, Environment, Health, Politics
RhodyVotes '16: Teaching The Presidential Election
Across the country, teachers have been seizing on this election as an opportunity to bring civics to life in their classrooms. Rhode Island Public Radio…
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RhodyVotes ’16: Three Local Republicans On Their Choice For President
National polling shows a tightening race for presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. In Rhode Island, Clinton is expected to win, but…
