The University of Rhode Island faculty senate met on Oct.16 for its monthly meeting to introduce legislation for four proposals, passed three bills and heard presentations from university President Marc Parlange and the new head of undergraduate admissions, Drew Graducci. Legislation was introduced for a curricular streamlining initiative to eliminate partial outcomes from the general…
Spearheaded by a music professor with a vision, what was once a one-day symposium with a few guitars has blossomed into a multi-day multi-instrumental festival featuring artists from around the world. Founded by University of Rhode Island professor Adam Levin in 2015, the URI Guitar and Mandolin Festival is opening its doors to individuals from…
A University of Rhode Island biomedical research program for disadvantaged undergraduates was reinstated after a Massachusetts judge ruled National Institutes of Health grant terminations illegal – a Supreme Court case now threatens the funding again. On Aug. 21, the U.S. Supreme Court voted 5-4 against Massachusetts Federal Judge William Young’s previous ruling on June 16,…
For the first time in the University of Rhode Island history, two Greek life chapters, Phi Gamma Delta and Sigma Pi, will be sharing a house on campus. The situation worked out well for both fraternities, according to Stephan Simo, the assistant dean of students. “There’s not too much mystery to it,” Simo said. “[Phi…
Washington County residents are speaking out on the lack of coverage from the local press concerning hospital leadership issues, claiming The Independent has denied publishing letters to the editor critical of the hospital. Lou Chrostowski, former patient of South County Hospital, remains “frustrated” with the local press after his letter to the editor for The…
The University of Rhode Island Student Senate met to elect a director of treasury, a director of communications, a speaker of the assembly and six committee chairs. The senate voted to elect Jacob Milner as student organization committee chair, Molly Wentworth as academic affairs chair, Kairy Gonzalez as cultural affairs chair, Arpan Utkarsh Singh as…
No charges will be filed over a crash that killed former University of Rhode Island Memorial Union director Maureen McDermott last fall. The crash occurred at the intersection of Campus Avenue and Lower College Road. McDermott was reportedly struck after the driver turned left on Campus Avenue. The collision occurred on Nov. 6. McDermott died…
The former director of student involvement, Maureen McDermott’s life, service and commitment to campus life inspired the University of Rhode Island to rename the Student Leadership Award upon her passing. By honoring a student who has “positively contributed to the campus community by empowering others and inspiring those around them,” the Rainville Award category recognizes…
The University of Rhode Island Student Senate swore in President Melian Quoira-Reyes and Vice President Bitanya Hailu for the 2025-2026 academic year and met for two separate meetings. The senate met for their first meeting of the 2025-2026 academic year as well as an annual meeting recognizing graduating senators. In their first meeting as president…
The University of Rhode Island’s student chapter of the National Organization for Rare Disorders is looking to boost campus awareness by ‘sharing their stripes’ to build a deeper education of rare diseases on campus. Founded in February by first-year neuroscience major Lauren Junge, the club aims to bring awareness to all diseases, according to Junge….