Professional Associations for Harrington Majors

Professional organizations and associations offer valuable opportunities to explore your field, expand your network, and stay informed about current events and trends. Getting involved with one or more professional organizations that align with your major and/or career interests can help you:

• Attend conferences, events and workshops to learn about the field & connect with people who work in the job(s) you are interested in
• Stay up to date on developments in the field through publications and online resources
• Access ongoing professional training, often in the form of certifications that can advance your skills and your career
• Learn about job/internship opportunities through online job boards and connections with other members

Engaging with a professional association, even as a student, can strengthen your resume and give you a head start on your career journey. Many organizations offer discounted memberships for current students, and may even have on-campus chapters here at URI! Before committing to a membership, see if you can try out an event or two for free or speak with a current member to decide if it’s right for you.

The lists below highlight a few local, national, and international professional associations that can help you advance in a career in communications, public relations, journalism, sports media, professional writing, and film/media production.