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Students’ Thanksgiving traditions develop modern twists

Fall arrives on the University of Rhode Island campus and the brisk New England air greets the arrival of students and peers each bringing their own Thanksgiving traditions to share. Modern Thanksgiving variations are welcomed by New Englanders, who respect tradition at the same time. Events like the COVID-19 pandemic have caused the traditional, big-family…

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Building on history: Morrill Hall

Similar to many other buildings at the University of Rhode Island, the Morrill science building has a fascinating history behind its namesake, Justin S. Morrill, a senator who served from 1867-1898. Among various other endeavors, he created and passed the Morrill Act of 1862, which established and funded land grants for colleges to grow and…

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