Ron Norman
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What began with a simple phone call evolved into the internship of a lifetime. While serving as Student Government President, Ron was attending the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte. Eager to get close to the action, he asked a professor if there were any Wofford connections that might get him behind the scenes. Ron, a finance major with a minor in government, and an interest in broadcast journalism, reached out to Wofford alum and MSNBC anchor Craig Melvin, and he got a lot more than he bargained for. Craig offered Ron an internship as a production assistant on his show, MSNBC Live with Craig Melvin. Travel and living arrangements were made possible through other alumni via LinkedIn. The next thing he knew, Ron was bound for the Big Apple and suited up with Brian Williams and Tom Hanks. He helped investigate stories inside and outside the studio. He also made connections with industry players like Alex Witt and Alex Wagner who have already provided valuable help and advice for his own career.