Hannah Matson
WUSF/USF Zimmerman Rush Family Radio News internSince I was young, I’ve had a deep heart for people — their stories, their struggles, and the things that often go unheard. I’ve always believed journalism should be more than headlines; it should be a way to bring truth to light, to uplift voices that are too often silenced, and to create space for transparency in media.
At 17, I was driven by a passion to learn and a desire to connect. I didn’t have all the answers, but I knew how to listen — and that, I quickly realized, was what mattered most.
Now, I’m a senior at the University of South Florida, majoring in mass communications with a concentration in broadcast news. I’ve worked as a news writer for The Oracle, USF’s student newspaper, and previously served as president of the university’s RTDNA chapter, where I helped other student journalists grow in confidence and skill.
As a WUSF intern, I’m excited to explore storytelling through radio, connect with people across the community, and continue using journalism to serve others and amplify the voices and stories that need to be heard.
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Mission Roll Call, a nonprofit dedicated to veterans, is partnering with the Lightning Warriors Hockey Program and the Malone Family Foundation to host this year’s 22-hour-long hockey game. -
A survey finds that people are more likely to leave their homes when forecast information is communicated clearly, is specific to their area and directly explains the expected impact. -
After Henderson died Tuesday, fellow council members and the owner of a neighboring Tampa Heights business remember the impact she had on the community.
