Olympic Athlete Dr. John Carlos demonstrates the meaning of the black power fist as a symbol for civil rights during his lecture. Photo by Siobhan Richards Story by Kate LeBlanc and Jack Meyer. Civil Rights Advocate and Olympic Medalist John Carlos visited the University of Rhode Island on Wednesday to speak at the second annual…
Students in URI’s chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants pose for a photo at the Annual Minority Business Conference. Photo courtsey of NABA. The University of Rhode Island’s student chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) took first, second and third place in this year’s Annual Minority Business Conference in Boston. Dr. Alejandro Hazera, a…
Dr. Lobsand Sangay, Tibetan president-in-exile. Photo courtesy of Thupten Tendhar. The University of Rhode Island, along with Yale University, will be visited by Dr. Lobsang Sangay, the exiled president of Tibet on his “Thank you, America” event tour. Sangay, of the Central Tibetan Administration will be coming to URI Alumni Center on Thursday, Feb. 14…
Junior Forward Cyril Langevine goes up strong for layup in loss against Dayton on Saturday. Photo by Momolu Akoiwala. “That was an embarrassing loss on our home floor.” In a game that was billed to be a heavyweight battle between two Atlantic 10 foes, this was the sentiment Rhode Island Head Coach David Cox had…
Courtsey of Harrison Dolan “grizzlies.”, a student band, tries to establish a connection through their music with audience. The student band “grizzlies.” is trying to make a name for themselves in the Rhode Island community, by constantly working together to create new songs and create connections with their audience. The “grizzlies.” was formed in 2016…
Rhode Island native Abraham Salako competes in weight throw during the URI coaches tribute. Photo by Joseph Lachance. The University of Rhode Island men’s and women’s track and field teams were in action this past weekend for meets at Mackal Field House and Boston University. Athletes from both teams competed in the URI Coaches Tribute…
President Dooley poses for a photo with students while visiting them in Indonesia during J-Term. Photo by Brook Williams Ross. URI president makes appearance during Indonesia J-Term Trip The President of the University of Rhode Island, David Dooley, made a special appearance during a January term trip to Indonesia and directly interacted with faculty and…
Images courtesy of the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, Mapping Deepwater Areas in the Caribbean and South Atlantic Bight. A team of four University of Rhode Island students came up with a stabilizing system for using a 3D printer at sea that can generate critical ship equipment. Seniors Josh Allder, Grady Bolan, Sean…
Professor Emily Sack from Roger Williams University gave students the opportunity to learn more about law school. Photo by Grace DeSanti. University of Rhode Island students interested in law school attended a mock law class presented by Roger Williams University law professor Emily Sack last Tuesday. Sack gave a lesson about the Fourth Amendment during…
Photo courtesy of Emily Carter. Two University of Rhode Island theatre students competed for the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship as part of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival and made it to the semi-finals. Fifth-year senior John Cunha and junior Emily Carter competed against 183 other students across 40 schools throughout New England and…