(Chicago – August 4, 2005) - - Malika Tarabichi, 26, of Chicago, has recently joined Harrington College of Design as a marketing manager. In this role, she is responsible for the college’s marketing communications initiatives, including managing vendors, media buys, marketing plans, budgets, branding and developing new direct response opportunities.

"My goal is to pursue marketing opportunities that will exceed present enrollment and retention goals while enhancing Harrington’s brand presence in the educational arena," says Tarabichi.

Prior to joining Harrington, Tarabichi worked in marketing communications at Magnani Continuum Marketing and Weber Shandwick, both Chicago agencies. She earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Loyola University Chicago and a master’s degree in integrated marketing communications from Northwestern University.

Located at 200 W. Madison St., Harrington is a four-year college that offers flexible scheduling for a bachelor of fine arts degree in interior design, an associate of applied science degree in interior design or digital photography, a professional interior design diploma and a kitchen and bath certificate program.

Founded in Chicago in 1931, the school seeks to foster an environment that maximizes students’ intellectual and artistic potential.

The majority of the faculty are practicing interior designers, architects and fine art professionals. Harrington College of Design is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, and the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design program is accredited by the Foundation for Interior Designer Education Research (FIDER). Harrington is also recognized by the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

For more information call 312.939.4975 or visit www.interiordesign.edu.