Madeline Riccardi

Duquesne University Graduate School of Education Student

United States

Madeline Riccardi is currently a graduate student with the Duquesne University School of Education.

As an undergraduate Professional Writing and Journalism Major at La Roche University, she served as Editor for Nuances Literary Magazine, La Roche's premier online literary journal, Editor-in-Chief for the student newspaper Redhawk Post, and President of La Roche University's chapter of Sigma Tau Delta.

Madeline is a young professional writer who has published poetry, short stories, photography, and journalistic pieces. She excels at copy editing and designing and is open to any challenge that comes her way.

In her free time, Madeline paints and photographs landscapes. She hopes to one day use her photography and writing talents to make a difference.

contact: [email protected]

Portfolio

Academic Works

Unpublished
The Education Partnership Grant

This assignment entailed creating an entire Grant Proposal and Social Media Campaign for a real-life nonprofit and an entirely original idea. It involved extensive research and knowledge of grants. Among the project are a full grant, a press release, a newsletter feature, social media posts, and more.

Publication Design

Unpublished
A Snapshot of History

This project is a compression of the history of cameras. Microsoft Freshpaint, Microsoft Publisher, original photography, costume design, model coordination, and research were required for the final product. The design is intended to look like a picure frame.

Published Works

Outrageous Fortune Magazine
05/11/2022
Poetry Collection

This is a brief collection of poems published in a creative writing magazine. Each piece was inspired by the world and the change of perspectives in the media.

Nuances Literary Magazine
06/01/2021
Wouldn't It Be Better If We Just Ended Things

This short story was accepted for publication by a board of editors for the La Roche University Literary Magazine, Nuances. The story focuses on a couple the day before and during a rainy car ride to a cabin.

Content Development

@SASSatLRU on Instagram
08/30/2021
SASS Content Development Internship Instagram Posts

These are a series of Instagram posts that were written and designed as part of a Content Development Internship. Each post had the goal of showing students how to use different aspects of the La Roche University Student Academic Support Services Office.

Photography

Redhawk Post
05/05/2021
Calming Curiosity - an Abstract Photograph

This photograph of dewdrops on flowers during a rainy spring morning was selected for publication in La Roche University's student newspaper, the Redhawk Post. To capture both new blooms and old life, an understanding of aperture, ISO, and shutter speed were necessary.

Redhawk Post
09/24/2021
A Branch of Color

This photograph of flowers blooming in early summer on a bare branch was selected for publication in La Roche University's student newspaper, the Redhawk Post. It is part of a larger collection of photographs entitled "Nature is Calling Your Name."

La Roche Courier and Redhawk Post

La Roche Courier - Published
11/13/2020
How Much did Students Learn this Semester?

This is a survey article published in the La Roche Courier in which the La Roche community discusses which method of learning they felt was the most effective during the fall 2020 semester.