Photo by Anna Meassick | The University continues to make efforts to be more sustainable, from picking up litter to LEED buildings. The United States Department of Education named the University of Rhode Island a Green Ribbon school this year for its efforts in creating a sustainable campus and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. According to…
The Department of Public Safety released the annual Clery Report last week, which listed the number of reportable crimes committed on all five of the University of Rhode Island’s campuses. The Clery Report contained crime and fire statistics from 2015-2017. The University releases the Clery Report each year in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure…
Photo by Anna Meassick | Taft Hall is home to the Talent Development program, a program that helps in-state students succeed at URI. The University of Rhode Island’s Talent Development program celebrated its 50th year on campus and was honored with a celebratory event at the Omni Hotel in Providence on Oct. 6. Originally, 250…
Three University of Rhode Island theater department alumni have rejoined each other to collaborate on the first show of the season, “Women and War.” Kira Hawkridge, URI alumna of 2012, is the director; Renee Surprenant, URI alumna of 2010, is the set designer; and Max Ponticelli, URI alumnus of 2009, is the lighting designer. All…
Photo by Autumn Walter | The Rams were big winners this past weekend against Brown University, bringing home the Governors Cup. This past Saturday, the University of Rhode Island football team proved themselves as the best in the Ocean state, beating Brown University 48-0 in the 103rd Governors Cup. “The cup brings you more motivation,…
Photo by Melissa Pellegrino | Renovations on Roosevelt Hall to preserve the historic building were completed in Spring of 2017. Two state offices have worked together to award Eleanor Roosevelt Hall a Rhody award for the University of Rhode Island’s efforts in preserving the historic significance of the building. A Rhody award honors organizations in…
Photo by Autumn Walter | Chae Brangman intercepts the ball from John Klein of the Saint Louis Bonnies. The University of Rhode Island men’s soccer team acquired back-to-back wins this past week, beating both Saint Louis University and Saint Bonaventure University 3-1. The Rams first squared off against the Billikens from SLU and wasted no…
Photo by Andrew Main | Brandon Harris serenades the audience with “Strike the Viol” and “A Shepard.” Music students Harrison Dolan, Peter Kelmelis and Brandon Harris were showcased in the Oct. 4 music convocation. Convocations are often referred to as “convos,” and are an assembly of people gathering to listen to student performances. Unlike convocations…
On Saturday, Oct. 6, the Rhode Island Men’s and Women’s cross country teams competed in the New England Championship at Franklin Park, Massachusetts. Men’s cross country finished 14th and earned 406 points. Women’s Cross Country finished 15th, earning 353 points. Joseph MaGuire was the top finisher for the Rams for the second time this season,…
Despite the enrollment rate at the University continuing to grow, Enrollment Services says sufficient classroom space is not a concern. There are 105 general assignment classroom spaces available for use at URI. These are classrooms that are not designated for a specific department’s use. In addition, space is available at 210 Flagg Road, Keaney Gymnasium,…