Meet the man that has quickly become synonymous with URI Athletics. Photo Credit Siobhan Richards. Discovering your passion in life is not always an easy thing; when you find a love for something, there are always going to be obstacles along the way that make you rethink that love. Stone Freeman, a sports broadcaster and…
URI welcomed Aja Martinez of The University North Texas, to talk about Critical Race Theory. PHOTO CREDIT: English.unt.edu Critical Race Theory (CRT) scholar Aja Martinez spoke to faculty from the University of Rhode Island last week about what CRT is, how it is used in academia and how to implement it in the classroom. Martinez,…
Some sophomores moved to campus for the first time and met the new president after an asynchronous year due to COVID-19. PHOTO CREDIT: Providence Journal While some freshmen were able to attend classes on campus last year, many of the now sophomores are experiencing living, taking classes and socializing on campus for the first time. Amanda…
Newly added Political Science professor, Daniel Carrigg set to give ‘down and dirty’ lessons about politics in class. PHOTO CREDIT: Daniel Carrigg Daniel Carrigg may be a new lecturer in the political science department at the University of Rhode Island, but he is certainly not new to the school. Carrigg started at URI in the…
Professor Heather Johnson to get students in field this fall. Professor Heather Johnson encourages students to venture outside of their comfort zone and discover their passions. Photo from uri.edu. Heather Johnson has held many positions in her 13 years at the University of Rhode Island—professor in four departments, director of Writing Across URI—and yet, the…
Cultivates ‘love for literature’ through intellectual engagement The unique perspective and love for literature that English professor Stephen Barber brings into the classroom has inspired him to push his students towards “genuine intellectual engagement.” Barber has been working as a professor in URI’s English department since 1997 but had many adventures before he arrived at…
Despite a challenging school year, nursing students at the University of Rhode Island have managed to continue their clinical practicums. While many majors have been faced with the coronavirus pandemic, nursing majors have continued with their clinicals just like every other year, albeit with some new adjustments. “We are actually pretty excited about what we…
Cultivates ‘love for literature’ through ‘intellectual engagement’ Mechanical engineering sophomore Drew Cretella, aka Kermi, is pursuing his dream: becoming a professional gamer. Photo by Alison Carpino. Andrew Cretella, a sophomore at the University of Rhode Island, is working towards a degree in mechanical engineering while also chasing his dream of becoming a professional gamer. Cretella,…
Sustainability officer celebrates Earth Day, encourages community awareness For the past 11 years, Marsha Garcia has served as the first sustainability officer at URI. Photo contributed by Marsha Garcia. For the past 11 years, the University of Rhode Island’s sustainability officer has been working to create an environment where environmentalism is a part of daily…
As a chair of marine affairs at URI, Tracey Dalton possesses much knowledge on Rhode Island’s aquaculture. Photo by James Singer. With over 400 miles of shoreline, it makes sense that the official nickname of Rhode Island is “the Ocean State.” The beaches draw thousands of visitors each year. Tourists and residents alike frequent seafood…