New student body president, vice president to prioritize diversity, inclusion

The University of Rhode Island student body elected their new president and vice president: third-years Argha Goswami and Sanah Feroz. Goswami and Feroz topped the field in what the student senate called one of the most contested elections in recent years on their Instagram. Despite going through a difficult election process, Goswami and Feroz said…

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URI Professors design laser scarecrows to protect cornfields

Two University Professors recently composed a green laser tailored towards the prevention of bird feeding on small plantings of sweet corn in surrounding Rhode Island areas. Rebecca Brown, a professor in plant sciences and entomology and David Brown, a professor in computer sciences and statistics have combined their skill sets to bring farming technology known…

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ISE-UP program launches student competitions promoting sustainability, innovation

The Resilient, Innovative, Sustainable, Economies via University Partnerships, RISE-UP, program is inviting University of Rhode Island students to take part in their Innovation and Entrepreneurship Challenges going until April 22. Each college at URI is sponsoring a real-world challenge that students can choose from to submit a pitch for. Each challenge is centered around a…

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