A year ago, Rhode Island agreed to find better opportunities for at least 2,000 people with developmental and learning disabilities. It was part of a…
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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Local Swimmer Finishes First Solo Swim Around Aquidneck Island
Barrington resident Trent Theroux completed his solo swim around Aquidneck Island Saturday. The 40-mile swim took Theroux a little less than the 17…
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EDC Board Told Legislature Knew About And Vetted 38 Studios
During a closed session on June 9, 2010, the board of Rhode Island’s Economic Development Corporation received a briefing on what then-Governor Don…
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Coast Guard Shutters Seasonal Boat Stations
In another sign that summer is coming to an end, the U.S. Coast Guard has closed two seasonal boat stations. The Coast Guard said the stations on Block…
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Weekend Shooting Marks 12th Homicide In Providence This Year
Providence Police have identified a 38-year-old man who became the city’s 12th homicide this year. According to police, Kyle Machado of Providence was…
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PC Responds To Student Arrest
Providence College said university officials are conducting an internal investigation into what they call an “unfortunate event” early Saturday morning…
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The Bottom Line: Newport On Track For Record Tourism Season
This week on The Bottom Line, RIPR’s Dave Fallon sits down with Discover Newport CEO Evan Smith to discuss the strongest tourism season in recent…
Posted inArticle, Education
Feds Approve Teacher Equity Plan
The Federal Department of Education has given the go ahead to Rhode Island’s plan to address inequities in the distribution of highly-qualified teachers…
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RI Marks Anniversary Of 9/11
On the 14th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on New York and the Pentagon, Rhode Island State Police hosted a morning memorial service for the victims….
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Author With RI Roots Receives National Humanities Award
Jhumpa Lahiri, the London-born author who grew up in Kingston, Rhode Island has been given the National Humanities Medal. President Barack Obama…
