Kate LeBlanc

Thank you, Dean Earl Smith

Earl Smith III was a great example of someone who was the lifeblood of the University of Rhode Island.  He knew everyone, and he meant something meaningful to everyone. I said this to many people I interviewed for my news story about his passing, but I could have talked to anyone on this campus, and…

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Hunger Center Director looks to combat local food insecurity

Professor Kathleen Gorman runs URI’s Hunger Center and works to combat food insecurity throughout the state. PHOTO CREDIT: Nick Pierson Every college student seems to identify as poor and hungry. It’s a stereotype perpetuated by television, movies and students themselves, oftentimes. However, there’s a clear difference between being a typical poor and hungry college student…

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CNN’s Abby Phillip presents the 14th annual Amanpour Lecture

CNN’s Abby Phillip talked with a small group of student journalists after hosting the 14th annual Amanpour Lecture. PHOTO CREDIT: Leila Cox When Abby Phillip was invited to host this year’s edition of the University of Rhode Island’s annual Amanpour Lecture by Christiane Amanpour herself, she was floored.  Phillip, anchor and senior political correspondent at…

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The last ‘Endeavor

Narragansett Dawn to arrive in 2023 After 45 years of breathing in some fresh salt, the Endeavor will soon give way to a new age as Narragansett Dawn becomes URI’s future research vessel. PHOTO CREDIT: Nadia Sutyrina After 45 years of service, the University of Rhode Island’s Research Vessel Endeavor will soon sail off into…

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