After nearly 20 years working as a school administrator, Daniel Kelley began his career at the University of Rhode Island as the associate teaching professor for educational leadership and policy in the fall of 2023. As he heads towards the end of his first academic year at URI, he continues to develop his goal to…
At the end of January, University of Rhode Island professor of pharmacy Matthew Lacroix was named a fellow by the American Pharmacists Association for his contributions to the association and the profession. Lacroix is the director of accreditation and assessment for URI’s College of Pharmacy. He has been involved in policy development, is a committee…
With the help of the Talent Development Program, the Talent Development Student Board started to raise awareness for themselves after getting re-recognized by the Student Senate post-COVID-19. TDSB held their first fundraiser, selling candy for $5 on Feb. 14 outside the Carothers Library to fund the club, said Jesus Alverdi Cante, a second-year student double…
Princeton professor Ruha Benjamin spoke on the importance of intersectionality in all aspects of technology with a focus on artificial intelligence at the University of Rhode Island on Thursday, Feb. 22. The recent surge in the accessibility, strength and use of generative AI has caused concern and excitement alike among different sections of academia and…
On Wednesday, Feb. 21, alumni discussed their differing paths in the arts in a zoom meeting hosted by the University of Rhode Island College of Arts and Sciences. The meeting featured four alumni who have wound up in different careers in the arts, ranging from photography to video games. The meeting was hosted by Brianne…
On Wednesday, Feb. 21 in the Memorial Union Ballroom, the Center for Career and Experiential Education in collaboration with the Multicultural Student Services Center hosted its third annual Building Unity and Inspired Leaders of the Diaspora event. The event aimed at fostering important and active relationships between URI students of color and career experts. Kristy…
Avedisian Hall has a brief history, but one that is deeply connected to pharmacy and philanthropy at the University of Rhode Island. Built in 2012, Avedisian is one of the University’s biggest buildings. Five stories, 144,000 square-feet and $75 million later, the College of Pharmacy found its new home, according to the University events page…
Justine Deming is a clinical associate professor in the fisheries, animal and veterinary sciences department at the University of Rhode Island. She teaches animal management classes, most of which focus on large animals, such as dairy cows, a personal favorite of hers. She also works with extension and outreach. She started her journey in animal…
In the early 1980s, in a house on Lower College Road, University of Rhode Island alum Edward McSweegan (‘84) studied his way to a Ph.D. in microbiology. Afterwards, career changes, historical fiction novels and world travel would fill McSweegan’s days. With an undergraduate degree in biology from Boston College, and a master’s degree in microbiology…
Community Wellness Leaders hosted a paint night on Valentine’s Day at 193 Coffeehouse, inviting students to focus on themselves, relax and enjoy the vibes. Valentine’s Day has seen a shift, in recent years, to focus more on self love. This CWL event was advertised as a way to treat yourself on Valentine’s Day, according to…