Award-winning CBS News journalist Vladimir Duthiers, ‘91, and Senior Director of Content Business Development and Innovation at ESPN Kevin Lopes, ‘05, will be speaking at a virtual Media Professionals Panel on Nov. 12. CONTRIBUTED BY: viacomcbspressexpress.com Ammina Kothari, the director of the Harrington School of Communication and Media, has emphasized the importance of networking since…
Undergraduate students present findings, receive awards To applaud those who conducted research over the summer covering various fields of interest, URI’s Undergraduate Research and Innovation holds an event. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille The University of Rhode Island Undergraduate Research and Innovation, or (URI)2, held its showcase for student research projects on Wednesday. “You are the…
Lab Manager Lisa Vincent making impact on all-woman, tackle football team Lisa Vincent (right) celebrating a championship win with a teammate on the Patriots team plane. PHOTO CREDIT: Lisa Vincent By day, you may see her managing the kinesiology lab inside Independence Square, but at night, she is tackling opponents and roughing up receivers as…
A second half comeback wasn’t enough as Rhody dropped their third straight game of the season to Maine. PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com It’s been a season of extremes for the University of Rhode Island Football team. Rhody now finds themselves at a low point, dropping their third straight game of the season by a score of…
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…
A new alternative grading system has gained traction among some professors, who are starting conversations about it at URI. PHOTO CREDIT: Contributed by Anna Santucci Since she started as a faculty development specialist at the University of Rhode Island in 2019, Anna Santucci has taken interest in implementing alternative grading methods. Santucci is a part…
I wrote a poem in the summer of 2020 that basically encapsulated how I felt about saying goodbye to live theatre until who-knows-when. I’ll admit, I can see now that I was being a bit dramatic about this, but what kind of actor would I be if I wasn’t dramatic. Revisiting it, now that I was…
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…
Adele’s newly anticipated album “30” focuses on her divorce and will be released later this month. PHOTO CREDIT: harpersbazzar.com What will Adele’s next album be based on? “Divorce, babe, divorce.” The pop star’s highly-anticipated release entitled “30” is expected on Nov. 19, complimented by her poignant single “Easy On Me.” In a recent Instagram livestream,…
Narragansett Dawn to arrive in 2023 After 45 years of breathing in some fresh salt, the Endeavor will soon give way to a new age as Narragansett Dawn becomes URI’s future research vessel. PHOTO CREDIT: Nadia Sutyrina After 45 years of service, the University of Rhode Island’s Research Vessel Endeavor will soon sail off into…