In conjunction with this semester’s Honors Colloquium, Democracy in Peril, this year’s RISE-UP Innovation and Entrepreneurship Challenge is centered around Democratizing Innovation. Now in its second year, the challenge, which is part of the RISE-UP initiative and the University of Rhode Island Honors Program, welcomes students from all majors to create ideas for addressing problems…
An interactive play on the longest-running syndicated game show on network TV took to the Ryan Center on Friday, allowing local audience members to participate and win prizes in Wheel of Fortune Live. Attendees could register to put their names in a randomly-selected pot for a chance to be participants in the show. These chosen…
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the department of Arts and Culture put together an exhibit that opened on campus showcasing the rich cultural tapestry, history and contributions of the Hispanic and Latino communities. The exhibit, hung in Green Hall, The President’s House and The Robert J. Higgins Welcome Center includes work in a variety…
A 9-year-old boy named Javier Zamora endured multiple life-threatening journeys across the United States/Mexico border in 1999 to reunite with his parents; today he lives to tell his story. The award-winning memoirist visited the University of Rhode Island on Thursday, Oct. 3 to share how his experiences ultimately shaped the lens of which he views…
A few weeks ago, I had just moved into my new living situation for senior year. Naturally, since myself and my roommates maintain a high degree of class, we brought along a record table and numerous albums to enjoy. Now when a couple of our friends came over for a completely lease–accommodating get-together, the obvious…
The University of Rhode Island fine arts department hosted their first Jazz Combo event on Tuesday, showcasing the URI Standards Combo and vocalists under the direction of Atla DeChamplain, a professor of amplified voice. The performance consisted of 15 songs: four from the URI Standards Combo by itself and 11 songs sung by eight vocalists….
The leaves are changing, and maybe your music taste is too. I am a big Taylor Swift fan, and my fall playlist is full of her songs. I did a deep dive into the five best Taylor Swift songs to listen to in the fall, and these are too good not to be shared. Coming…
The University of Rhode Island will kick off its Guitar and Mandolin Festival on Sunday in Charlestown, Rhode Island, bridging genres and styles from around the globe in an all-day festival. The almost week-long, ninth edition of the festival will feature performances on six different days, technique workshops and masterclasses, as well as “after-hours with…
For the University of Rhode Island football team, Saturday’s 46-44 double overtime win over Hampton University displayed both resilience and concern. “It was an outstanding finish, an outstanding test of character and perseverance by our kids,” URI Head Coach Jim Fleming said. “Obviously on the flip side of that, let’s not get into those situations…
The University of Rhode Island men’s soccer split their conference matches on the road this week, stealing a 1-0 win from Loyola University Chicago before dropping a 3-0 defeat to Duquesne University. Rhode Island traveled to play Loyola Chicago on Saturday afternoon, coming off their 0-0 draw against Bryant University on Oct. 1. The Rams…