After nearly 20 years working as a school administrator, Daniel Kelley began his career at the University of Rhode Island as the associate teaching professor for educational leadership and policy in the fall of 2023. As he heads towards the end of his first academic year at URI, he continues to develop his goal to…
The University of Rhode Island Horticulture Club, a club known for its association with the propagation of plants and various events, is one where members are encouraged to get as involved as they can. This club meets weekly, on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. in Greenhouse room 123, and educates members on all things plants. Members…
University of Rhode Island journalism professor, Kendall Moore, kickstarted this year’s Ocean Sciences Meeting through an immersive storytelling experience at the Inner Space Center on Sunday, Feb. 18. The experience featured storytellers, live music and a documentary film which would mark the start of this year’s 2024 OSM . After the presentation, Moore and her…
The University of Rhode Island, along with 27 other institutions, is making a “quantum leap” by implementing quantum computing into the physics department. Quantum computing uses specialized computers with the ability to take advantage of quantum mechanics to solve complex problems, according to International Business Machines. URI has access to quantum computers on campus, as…
Planning is underway for the restoration of Narragansett Town Beach after a series of three storms caused substantial damage to the dunes, protective sand fencing and several concrete structures along the beach. While storm damage is a yearly expectation, a string of three major high-tide storms in the span of a one-month period between Dec….
The University of Rhode Island has announced a tuition increase for the 2024-25 academic year, which marks the third consecutive year of a cost increase, and generates questions arising from the student body. The Board of Trustees unanimously approved of the proposal on Feb. 16, according to the Rhode Island Current . The proposal consists…
The Washington Bridge, located on the Seekonk River between Providence and East Providence, shut down the westbound side Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023 due to structural issues such as broken rods. During the reconstruction, some components of the bridge were found to be in “critical failure,” according to the Rhode Island Department of Transportation. The bridge…
As part of an initiative funded by a grant from the National Institutes of Health, the University of Rhode Island is helping to progress science education through a blend of traditional laboratory experiments and virtual reality technology. With the help of pharmacy professor Dave Rowley, URI has been awarded the prestigious Science Education Partnership Award…
The University of Rhode Island broke new ground on Feb. 5 with the introduction of a “wellness vending machine,” located in the 24 Hour Room in the Robert L. Carothers Library and Learning Commons. The wellness vending machine is a place where students can anonymously purchase health and wellness related items that they might normally…
The University of Rhode Island’s Harrington School of Communication and Media recently announced that the majors of public relations and journalism will be undergoing a departmental merger, effective fall semester 2024. The decision has resulted in confusion among students, as there is uncertainty over what will actually be merging within the departments, Ammina Kothari, the…