Graduate program works to grow diversity awareness

Photo by James Singer.  This semester marks the three-year-anniversary of the University of Rhode Island’s Diversity and Inclusion Badge Program, which trains graduate students for the competitive job market. Dr. Alycia Mosley Austin, director of graduate recruitment and diversity initiatives, had observed, through working on search committees, that students entering the workforce had trouble answering,…

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The Importance of ZZZs

Sue K. Adams, chair of the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, discusses recently-conducted sleep studies at URI. Photo by Autumn Walter.  This professor studies sleep patterns and why they’re important  After a long day of classes, clubs, and other activities, students have to do their homework and find time to socialize with other…

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Empowering writers through revision

The role of the Writing Center at the University of Rhode Island is to help students feel empowered and find confidence in their written work.  One of the biggest misconceptions about the Writing Center is that it is a resource strictly for students majoring in certain disciplines that are heavily influenced by writing. However, it…

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Valentine’s Day for, with the homies

Let’s be honest, college kids’ forte isn’t exactly extravagant or costly romantic gestures. Not everyone has the pleasure of being romantically involved with someone as well. So if you’re looking for a ballin’-on-a-budget deal, or some low stakes fun this Valentine’s Day, look no further than some advice from your two favorite Cigar editors. Picturesque…

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