Jeniece Roman
ReporterJeniece Roman is a reporter with WSHU who covers a range of topics, including education and technology. She has written about digital media literacy, misinformation and artificial intelligence.
Jeniece joined WSHU in 2022 as a Report for America corps member covering Indigenous communities in southern New England and Long Island. Before joining WSHU, she covered local government and education for the New Britain Herald in New Britain, Connecticut. She was a breaking news and crime reporter for the Record-Journal newspaper in Meriden.
She has been recognized with several awards in Connecticut and New York. Jeniece holds a B.S. in journalism with a concentration in political science from Southern Connecticut State University. Jeniece is currently a board member for the Connecticut chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists and was previously the VP of Programming.
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Being online is more than just scrolling and sharing; it comes with rights, responsibilities and real impact. WSHU’s Jeniece Roman speaks with Connecticut State Librarian Deborah Schander about digital literacy, spotting misinformation and creating more meaningful online interactions. -
Connecticut housing advocates want to rally support for a bill that outlines tenants' rights after it passed out of the Housing Committee. -
Education advocates in Connecticut want the state to expand its program that offers scholarships for students attending university. -
Connecticut legislators are working through a package of bills to establish a policy framework that regulates artificial intelligence. -
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. A legislative working group in Connecticut said it’s seen progress in researching the disease. -
A group of Connecticut lawmakers supports a bill to eliminate the state income tax on overtime pay and tips. -
Connecticut legislators are considering various ways to regulate data centers that power artificial intelligence. -
As residents across the region begin to recover from the blizzard, health experts advise caution when clearing snow. -
Connecticut legislators heard from members of the public about a bill that outlines restrictions on minors’ access to social media platforms. -
As Valentine’s Day nears, many people turn to social media and dating apps for connection, but experts warn of risks. WSHU’s Jeniece Roman speaks with cybersecurity expert Diana Burley on staying safe online.
