Jasmine Whitfield
Larry Lunden News InternshipJasmine Whitfield is the Larry Lunden News internship Intern at Connecticut Public and is pursuing a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Connecticut in Storrs. She previously attended Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina, in pursuit of a bachelor's degree in journalism and sports media.
Jasmine is a Stamford native who has a passion for storytelling. She hopes to become a TV news anchor for the NBC Today Show.
Jasmine previously held a production assistant position at ESPN and has worked as a writer and social media coordinator.
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Spooner House is one of the few shelters in Connecticut that accommodates individuals and families with children. The non-profit served more than 200 people last year, including 37 families with children, through its shelter and support programs. -
A bill, first introduced last year, would integrate access to fresh produce with medical care for expectant mothers and people earning a low income. -
The top-seeded, undefeated Huskies advanced in the NCAA Tournament with ease, but the lopsided score told only part of the story.What stood out more was the energy.“It feels great. All the support here is unreal,” UConn forward, Sarah Strong said. “I feel like that helps us play better, it really means a lot to us.” -
During testimony that stretched for hours at the state capitol, critics argued the legislation would give Connecticut's Public Health Commissioner sweeping power to set vaccination schedules and define immunization standards for residents. -
The “Six Triple Eight” was the only all-Black, all-female battalion to serve overseas during World War II.
