URI biomedical engineers create PPE for health workers The University of Rhode Island’s biomedical engineering department helped produce much-needed personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping save lives across Rhode Island. When students were sent home in the spring 2020 semester, Dr. Kunal Mankodiya, associate professor of electrical, computer and biomedical engineering, and…
The College of Arts and Sciences has created one-credit classes to teach students about COVID-19 and racial injustice. Graphic by Elizabeth Wong. The University of Rhode Island College of Arts and Sciences recently created a variety of innovative, one-credit courses for the fall semester, addressing racial justice issues and COVID-19. The idea to develop one-credit…
Three Greek houses at the University of Rhode Island are in quarantine after members tested positive, according to a release put out by the University. One sorority house had three members test positive, another had two members test positive and a fraternity house had one member test positive. The students who tested positive are in…
Robert L. Carothers Library is open for students to use with COVID-19 guidelines. Photo by Ethan Pellegrino. The Robert L. Carothers Library and Learning Commons has made changes for social distancing and sanitation to ensure that students have safe access to its resources in-person and online. From seating arrangements to sanitizer stations, the library has…
The University of Rhode Island’s annual budget took a hit due to COVID-19, which could force leadership to utilize other funding sources to maintain operations. The University’s final financial statement remains indefinite due to the dynamics of COVID-19. The absence of a state budget has widely affected the University’s financial plan and spending for the…
Students attend counseling sessions remotely due to the COVID-19 regulations. Photo by James McIntosh. The University of Rhode Island’s Counseling Center has been forced to hold most appointments remotely due to social distancing guidelines and halted the construction of its new building. Services such as teletherapy and online group therapy are available to URI students…
International Studies and Diplomacy Program, as well as the International Engineering Program, are working hard to make sure sure students in the program graduate within a reasonable time. Graphic from pixabay.com. With COVID-19 restricting the ability of universities to study abroad, the University of Rhode Island’s International Studies and Diplomacy (ISD) Program, as well as…
Students can access many helpful campus features through the Rhody Connect App. Photo by Siobhan Richards. The University of Rhode Island’s newest mobile app, Rhody Connect, was introduced this fall as a central hub for all student, faculty and staff member needs. The university-wide initiative, sponsored by the Departments of Student Affairs and Academic Affairs,…
No longer in their own house, the Women’s Center is moving to the Memorial Union. Photo by Siobhan Richards. The Women’s Center will relocate its resources to the Memorial Union this year after major declines in funding and residential interest. Last semester, the University of Rhode Island’s Housing and Residential Life (HRL) informed students that…
Diversity Dialogues has been working Greek Life to begin facilitating diversity training in their chapters. Photo by Siobhan Richards. A new program called Diversity Dialogues will offer social justice workshops on campus this year in the aftermath of a racist incident at the University that went viral. The University of Rhode Island’s Diversity Dialogues is…