University of Rhode Island faculty convened for an academic summit focusing on the use and potential integration of artificial intelligence in academia on Jan. 16. Sue Adams, the interim vice provost for Academic and Faculty Initiatives, assembled staff and faculty with varying experiences and opinions on AI for the summit, entitled “AI at URI 2.0.” …
The Town of South Kingstown opened up their yearly warming centers as Rhode Island temperatures dropped as low as 13 degrees Fahrenheit on Jan. 22. During the work week, South Kingstown’s senior center, the Neighborhood Guild, the Peace Dale Library, the Kingston Free Library and the Hale Library act as warming centers. People come and…
Amid executive orders targeting immigration from President Donald Trump, the Office of International Students and Scholars at the University of Rhode Island will continue to offer support to the university’s international student community, according to Melissa De Jesus, director of International Student Scholars and Immigration Services. “This is a time when folks can be concerned,”…
Bressler Hall experienced a water main break on Jan. 24 due to cold temperatures, requiring the Memorial Union to shut off all running water for four hours, according to Brad Irish, the Memorial Union assistant director of operations. The Ram’s Den, the Total Image Hair Salon and the 193 Coffeehouse were not operational on the…
University of Rhode Island faculty convened for an academic summit focusing on the use and potential integration of artificial intelligence in academia on Jan. 16. Sue Adams, the interim vice provost for Academic and Faculty Initiatives, assembled staff and faculty with varying experiences and opinions on AI for the summit, entitled “AI at URI 2.0.” …
The University of Rhode Island student senate swore in four new senators, approved nominations for a constitution review committee and approved four bills in its meeting on Wednesday. Senate President Argha Goswami joined elected Sens. Melanie Capraro, Clayton Roach, Isabella Neighbors and Tyler Dickson for an oath which motioned their induction as official members of…