University inaugurates Marc Parlange as twelfth president
After a year, President Parlange is inaugurated as the official president of URI. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu Marc Parlange, who is self-proclaimed the University of Rhode Island’s biggest fan, celebrated the first year of his presidency on Thursday in his inauguration ceremony. At the ceremony, Parlange was officially sworn in as the 12th President of the…
Graduate School of Oceanography professor travels to Puerto Rico Trench to research microbes on ocean floor
Steve D’Hondt, a professor of oceanography, is working with students in Puerto Rico to study microorganisms on the ocean floor. PHOTO CREDIT: Geologybites.com The University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO) is constantly at the cutting edge of ocean research. 22 scientists and crew members ventured on the research vessel Neil Armstrong, a…
Kathy Collins leaves University to pursue consulting
University to begin search process for new Vice President of Student Affairs After almost six years serving as head of student affairs, Kathy Collins has left URI’s community. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu After serving nearly six years as the Vice President of Student Affairs, Kathy Collins is leaving the University of Rhode Island to pursue a…
Musician’s Guild hosts hottest performance of semester
Indie rock musicians gather for a night of performances in the Memorial Union hosted by the Musician’s Guild. PHOTO CREDIT: Erin Brown | Staff Reporter. The University of Rhode Island’s Musician’s Guild set the Memorial Union on fire at their first concert of the spring semester last Saturday, March 5. The Guild hosted artists BedBug,…
Film program upgraded to department
The URI film program has been upgraded to a department this semester, but what does that mean? PHOTO CREDIT: Melissa Marchese | Staff Photographer As a part of the Harrington School of Communication and Media’s goal to constantly innovate and improve, the film program was officially promoted from a program to a department. The decision…