Patrick LaPorte

Intern

Patrick, an intern since February 2022, is a senior at the University of Delaware, studying media communications and journalism.

He's also Sports Director for Delaware’s student radio station 91.3 WVUD, a photographer for the student newspaper and a reporter for the student TVnetwork.

Patrick is a native of Newark, Delaware and graduated from Newark High School.

In his free time, Patrick enjoys rooting for the four Philadelphia sports teams, running and watching movies.

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Culture, Lifestyle & Sports

Enlighten Me: Longtime Delaware baseball head coach’s impact extends beyond the diamond

Patrick LaPorte

Univ. of Delaware baseball coach Jim Sherman is in his final season as skipper for the Blue Hens.Sherman’s career highlights include more than 800 wins - over 600 of which came at UD – as well as multiple conference titles. But there is more to the longtime Blue Hen than what he accomplished on the diamond.And in this week’s Enlighten Me - UD senior and Delaware Public Media intern Patrick Laporte reports on the legacy of one of the state’s best known baseball coaches.
Culture, Lifestyle & Sports

UD Athletics seeks sustained success to build fan base

Patrick LaPorte

The Univ. of Delaware has gotten some serious attention this month with both of its basketball teams reaching the NCAA Tournament.But how do you turn those briefly caught up in March Madness into true blue Blue Hen supporters. Delaware Public Media intern Patrick LaPorte – a UD senior - reports on UD’s efforts to build and keep a fanbase.
Culture, Lifestyle & Sports

UD men's hoop team gets Villanova in NCAA Tournament's first round

Patrick LaPorte

The Blue Hens draw a tough assignment, facing Villanova in Pittsburgh Friday