Lucas DeWitt spent much of his life in Iowa as an active member of the University of Iowa’s community before moving to Rhode Island. PHOTO CREDIT: Nick Pierson Between studying as a full-time graduate student at the University of Rhode Island and as the graduate assistant for the Office of Student Involvement, Lucas DeWitt said…
After being disbanded for three years, URI’s Roller Hockey team is back and has already kicked open the season. PHOTO CREDIT: Contributed Before it was reestablished this semester, the University of Rhode Island’s roller hockey team was disbanded for almost three years, according to organization president Jordan Couto. Couto, a freshman majoring in computer science,…
English professor Mohamed Anis Ferchichi brings global perspective to students When Tunisian native Mohamed Anis Ferchichi initially left for Rhode Island after arriving as a Fullbright scholar back in 2015 to teach Arabic at URI, he hadn’t the slightest idea he’d be here six years later. Two years after coming to America, Ferchichi applied for…
Pasada dancing, traditional foods and learning new languages can all be found at the Cape Verdean Student Association (CVSA). Cape Verde, or Cabo Verde in the native language of Portuguese, is a country made up of a group of small islands off the coast of West Africa. According to Cape Verde USA’s website, Rhode Island…
Behind every professor is another great professor Many professors at the University of Rhode Island did not expect to teach at a university when they were in college themselves. Julianna Golas, a lecturer and academic advisor for human development and family science, started her journey believing she wanted to be a journalist. “My road to…
Emily Clapham, a professor of health sciences and physical education, is well versed in working with children with disabilities. PHOTO CREDIT: Nick Pierson An associate professor at the University of Rhode Island has used surf therapy and physical education to help children with disabilities improve their self-confidence and quality of life for several years now….
Lab Manager Lisa Vincent making impact on all-woman, tackle football team Lisa Vincent (right) celebrating a championship win with a teammate on the Patriots team plane. PHOTO CREDIT: Lisa Vincent By day, you may see her managing the kinesiology lab inside Independence Square, but at night, she is tackling opponents and roughing up receivers as…
Oceanography professor reflects on accomplishments URI’s own Robert Ballard, who found the Titanic 36 years ago, describes himself as a “wanderer.” PHOTO CREDIT: Contributed by nautiluslive.org In his new memoir “Into the Deep,” Robert Ballard recalls the memory of the first thing his mother said to him after discovering the RMS Titanic in 1985. “Your…
A new alternative grading system has gained traction among some professors, who are starting conversations about it at URI. PHOTO CREDIT: Contributed by Anna Santucci Since she started as a faculty development specialist at the University of Rhode Island in 2019, Anna Santucci has taken interest in implementing alternative grading methods. Santucci is a part…
Watson has played a big role in coordinating the student-run ESPN+ broadcasts. PHOTO CREDIT: Paige Messier Over the past couple of years, the Harrington School of Communication and Media has made it a priority to improve it’s broadcasting capabilities. First, it was the introduction of the sports media and communication major. Then, it was the…