‘BOO-R-I’ big hit among students in first year

Last Tuesday, Oct. 26, in honor of the spooky season, the University of Rhode Island Student Entertainment Committee (SEC) decided to play some tricks and give some treats by hosting “BOO-R-I” in the Memorial Union Ballroom, their first fall-themed Halloween event. The event featured numerous activities and attractions, including handwriting analysis and a tarot card…

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URI professor using broadcast experience to help sports media students

Watson has played a big role in coordinating the student-run ESPN+ broadcasts. PHOTO CREDIT: Paige Messier Over the past couple of years, the Harrington School of Communication and Media has made it a priority to improve it’s broadcasting capabilities.  First, it was the introduction of the sports media and communication major. Then, it was the…

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More than a ‘Titanic’ career

Oceanography professor reflects on accomplishments URI’s own Robert Ballard, who found the Titanic 36 years ago, describes himself as a “wanderer.”  PHOTO CREDIT: Contributed by nautiluslive.org In his new memoir “Into the Deep,” Robert Ballard recalls the memory of the first thing his mother said to him after discovering the RMS Titanic in 1985. “Your…

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Student Veteran Organization supports military students on-campus

The Student Veterans Organization is getting ready for a new office in the Memorial Union and their Veteran’s Day on-campus celebration.  PHOTO CREDIT: Contributed by URI Student Veteran Organizations’ Twitter @URISVO A cornerstone of the college experience at the University of Rhode Island is a community, and for former armed service members, the Student Veteran…

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Graduate student studies disparities in alcohol-harm reduction treatment

Silvi Goldstein, a graduate student from the School of Psychology, received a grant to analyze the effectiveness of naltrexone and harm reduction counseling methods in regards to marginalized populations. PHOTO CREDIT: Contributed by uri.edu In September, third-year clinical psychology graduate student Silvi Goldstein received a National Institutes of Health (NIH) two-year National Research Service Award…

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VPAS to enact change amid Campus Climate Survey results

Findings reveal high rate of sexual misconduct among first-year students The University of Rhode Island’s 2021 Campus Climate Survey shared results regarding sexual misconduct experienced by students, opening up new opportunities for initiatives to be taken by campus officials.  On Oct. 7, the University published the report which indicated that 10 percent of the 4,555…

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