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…
The URI Media Equipment Center, located in Ranger Hall provides students with production equipment they may need for courses and projects. Photo by James Singer. The University of Rhode Island’s Media Equipment Center (MEC), located in Ranger Hall, is a hub designed to offer Harrington School of Communication and Media students with access to production…
Student Senate Moderator Ryan McWeeney. Photo by James McIntosh. After spending four years and four terms on Student Senate, senior Ryan McWeeney has found a voice that represents both himself and others, getting ready to take his next political step. As Moderator of the Assembly, McWeeney makes sure Student Senate meetings run efficiently, helps keep…
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,…
The University of Rhode Island will commemorate the 400th anniversary since the start of slavery this month in celebration of Black History Month, featuring keynote speakers and artistic performances. The first event of the month was a panel discussion titled Slavery’s Long Shadow, by URI scholars Dr. Norman Barber, a lecturer in Africana studies; Dr….
Feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Looking for a good workout? Searching for an exciting new extracurricular to join? The University of Rhode Island’s new Judo Club may be able to help you. According to Judo Club founder and senior biology and psychology major Lizmaylin Ramos, Judo is an Olympic sport based in martial arts. It consists…
Congressman Jim Langevin participates in a question and answer session with the URI Democrats. Photo by James McIntosh. Several University of Rhode Island students met with U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin (D-RI) last Tuesday night to hear him speak about his career and ask him questions. The event, which was open to the public, drew about…
Forensic Scientist Jessi T. Brown speaks about the evolution of DNA analysis in law enforcement. Photo by James McIntosh. On crime television shows, DNA analysis takes place in a matter of seconds by a computer. In reality, DNA analysis can take months to do and is done by humans. That is why forensic scientist Jessi…
After a critical external review, the Office of Community, Equity and Diversity will establish a new University Diversity Council (UDC) in lieu of individualized commissions. Last January, a team of college administrators dedicated to diversity from across the country evaluated the University of Rhode Island’s performance regarding diversity initiatives. The report recommended that the University…
Student Senate Presidential Candidates Joseph Lachance and Austyn Ramsey participate in an open debate. Photo by James McIntosh. Student Senate presidential candidates and their running mates discussed issues such as mental health, sustainability and diversity at Tuesday night’s presidential debate. In his opening statement, presidential candidate Joseph LaChance, who currently serves as the Senate’s director…