Jason Phillips

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Symposium talks about URI’s diversity initiatives

The University of Rhode Island Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Symposium held a presentation and town hall this week for students and faculty to ask questions pertaining to the University’s new diversity initiatives and goals. The event began with a presentation from Mary Grace Almandrez, associate vice president and chief diversity officer, about herself, the…

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Champlin Foundation funds cutting edge student learning opportunities at University

In January, the University of Rhode Island received $500,000 from the Champlin Foundation to go towards cutting edge research and technology. The projects funded this year included providing engineering students anywhere, anytime access to computer tools, purchasing robotic equipment for Field Oriented Robotic Education (FORE) and purchasing equipment to grow organs. Each of these projects…

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