This month is nationally recognized as Native American Heritage Month, dedicated to honoring the histories, cultures, languages and contributions made by Indigenous people across the United States. Christian Gonzales, associate professor of history and the director of undergraduate studies at the University of Rhode Island, said this month represents more than just a ceremonial recognition….
The University of Rhode Island South Asian Student Association hosted its annual fall banquet with the theme of love and light in the Memorial Union Ballroom on Sunday. Individuals decorated the ballroom accordingly with candles, sparkly table decor and yellow flowers. Music from a playlist made by fourth-year SASA member Asha Bahross played in the…
As the days get darker, seasonal affective disorder symptoms begin to set in. Symptoms can lead University of Rhode Island students to look for help to cope with stress, seeking services at the Counseling Center, Psychological Consultation Center and the Couples and Family Clinic. The main thing students should know about seasonal affective disorder is…
Sharon Harmon, the first Black Colonel in the Rhode Island National Guard, spoke about her experience serving in the military in a Veterans Day Observance event at the University of Rhode Island. A tribute to the challenges for veterans in today’s society, the event was meant to emphasize where America’s strength as a nation comes…
Thorr Bjorn left the university community with more questions than answers after news broke on Nov. 5 that he would be stepping down as athletic director at the end of the month. Bjorn officially starts at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in December, but his first appearance back with his alma mater came the day…
Reporting a 60% female to 40% male student population ratio in 2025, the University of Rhode Island has aligned with national gender trends for four-year universities, which have seen a decline in male admissions, according to The New York Times. Declining male admissions at URI has been a trend since 2010, according to Dean Libutti,…
The student-run 193 Coffeehouse has taken initiative to aid those affected by government-shutdown influenced Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program cut-offs. The coffeehouse is holding a food drive accessible for anyone who wants to drop off food items in their Memorial Union location. The drive has been going on for about a week, beginning on Nov. 3….
The University of Rhode Island’s Environmental Arts and Humanities major will officially launch in the 2026-2027 academic year, with an Environmental Foundations course available for students to take in the Spring 2026 semester. EAH will be housed in the College of Arts and Sciences and directed by Professor William Krieger, chair of the philosophy department,…
The Office for Institutional Research released its Student Demographic Report for race and ethnicity for 2025, revealing a record number of Hispanic, African American/Black and biracial students at the University of Rhode Island. White students, counted alone or in combination with another race, made up the largest share of enrollment this year with 13,446 students,…
Housing and Residential Life at the University of Rhode Island plans to remove the resident academic mentor position beginning next year, replacing it with additional resident assistant roles. The RAM position, or guides for first-year and transfer students to manage college life within their chosen area of study, is still listed under the University of…