Julie Coiro, a professor of literacy education at the University of Rhode Island, was named by Stanford University among the top 2% of scientists in the world in the sixth version published on October 4, 2023. This list is called the “Updated science-wide author databases of standardized citation indicators,” published by the Elsevier data repository….
In light of Dominican Independence Day, which is celebrated on February 27, a trivia night was hosted at the University of Rhode Island by the Dominican Alliance organization. The celebration took place at the Multicultural Student Services Center, where individuals could eat, listen to Spanish music and enter Kahoot games to win fun prizes. Dia…
Since its founding in 2014 at St. Augustine’s Church, Rhody Outpost has grown in size and is continuing to serve and aid students in the URI community. Rhody Outpost is an organization that provides one in four graduate and undergraduate University of Rhode Island students who are food insecure with the resources they need, according…
Edwards Hall, built in 1928, is located close to the heart of the University of Rhode Island. Positioned at the top right corner of the quadrangle next to Swan Hall, Edwards is a well-used building for many URI students. It was built with the same rough squared ashlar granite used by other early buildings on…
On Thursday Feb. 29, the University of Rhode Island’s Department of Political Science hosted a panel open to the public, titled “Discussing Contentious Politics,” meant to help attendees hold civil conversations with others while discussing controversial issues. The discussion, held in the Memorial Union with a group of professors all teaching within the political science…
Families facing homelessness now have another housing option as a 30-bed, 12-family homeless shelter opened up on West Independence Way on the University of Rhode Island’s campus. Run by the Westerly Area Rest Meals Center out of Westerly, Rhode Island, the new shelter is owned by Rhode Island’s Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and…
A fin whale died on Friday by medical intervention after being found stranded in a South Kingstown pond the day before. Mystic Aquarium’s Animal Rescue Program and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management decided to medically intervene after discovering the whale in Potter Pond. The whale passed away around 9:20 p.m. surrounded by members…
The University of Rhode Island’s College of Business hosted a career fair on Friday, attracting a diverse array of students and employers looking to connect and explore potential job opportunities. The fair, while it was organized by the College of Business, was available to the entire student body to visit and network with the professionals…
The University of Rhode Island Department of Professional and Public Writing held a panel discussion on Tuesday, Feb. 27, where alumni and students weighed in on the importance of diversity and writing in the workplace. Prospective and undergraduate students gathered for the discussion led with a keynote from Sherri Craig, assistant professor of rhetoric and…
University of Rhode Island alumnus Wilson Okello gave a speech focusing on his research on the disenfranchisement of black students and faculty on Thursday. Okello is an assistant education professor at Pennsylvania State University, spoken word artist, social justice activist and black youth early development researcher. He has published several academic papers and articles in…