Alison Jackson Frasier, a Rhode Island native, is both a teacher within the University of Rhode Island and a consultant for outside organizations. Jackson Frasier is the coordinator of student leadership programs in the Center for Student Leadership Development. She began her education at URI in 2000 as a communications major and leadership studies minor….
In a recent effort to encourage sustainability at the University of Rhode Island, students and dining services staff have been working to integrate composting into the dining halls. Pierre St-Germain, the director of dining and conference services at URI, began working on this project five years ago, however, the project has been ongoing for about…
Professor of Costume Design David Howard has been teaching at the University of Rhode Island for nearly 26 years, and has made significant contributions to the theater department and the surrounding community. Some of these include immense development of both the theater program and wardrobing. His education began at the State University of New York…
Josephine Cochrane was an American inventor who became well known for her design and production of the first commercially successful dishwasher. Born in Ashtabula County, Ohio in 1839, she was one of two daughters. Little is known about her upbringing, though according to the Indiana Commission for Women, her mother died at a very young…
On Saturday, March 2, the annual 4x4x48 took place at the University of Rhode Island, challenging participants to run four miles every four hours for 48 hours. The challenge was first pioneered by David Goggins in March 2020. Goggins, who is a retired United States Navy SEAL, ultramarathon runner, ultra distance cyclist and triathlete, originally…
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…
The University of Rhode Island Horticulture Club, a club known for its association with the propagation of plants and various events, is one where members are encouraged to get as involved as they can. This club meets weekly, on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. in Greenhouse room 123, and educates members on all things plants. Members…
After nearly 20 years working as a school administrator, Daniel Kelley began his career at the University of Rhode Island as the associate teaching professor for educational leadership and policy in the fall of 2023. As he heads towards the end of his first academic year at URI, he continues to develop his goal to…
On Wednesday, Feb. 7 , students were given the opportunity to attend the College of Environment and Life Sciences Job and Internship Fair at the Center for Biotechnology and Life Sciences. These fairs aim to inspire students and expose them to potential careers or internships they could pursue in their future, according to the Florida…