This summer, University of Rhode Island French professor and head of the honors department Karen de Bruin was named a Chevalier in the Ordre des Palmes académiques (Order of the Academic Palms). The award is the highest honor given to an educator in France or abroad. It was presented to de Bruin by the Prime…
In 2022, the Center for Disease Control reported over 100,000 deaths related to opioid overdoses. Most of these overdoses involved the use of illicitly manufactured fentanyls. Fentanyl mixed with xylazine is posing a new threat to the United States. University of Rhode Island professor Anita Jacobson, pharm.D, is an expert on opioids and runs the…
After nearly three decades of gradual decrease in the operating budget, the state of Rhode Island has given the University of Rhode Island $105 million for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. This is a 16% increase from the $91 million received last year. In addition to this large operating budget, which handles the yearly expenses of…
Sunset yoga on the Quad held by Campus Rec to bring students closer with the outdoors and wellness. PHOTO CREDIT: Kelly Mckay | Contributing Reporter On Wednesday, April 12, University of Rhode Island students gathered on the quad for a sunset yoga practice to support their mental health and well-being. Campus Recreation, Health Promotion, and…
BFA students highlight their artwork at senior showcase. PHOTO CREDIT: Kelly Mackay | Contributing Reporter University of Rhode Island fourth-years in the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program are displaying their work at Hera Gallery in South Kingstown until May 6. The exhibition is titled “Moving On /// Moving Out,” and 10 artists are currently…
Narcan kit supplies. PHOTO CREDIT: Kelly Mackay | Contributing Reporter Narcan, a medication used in emergency situations to reverse opioid overdose, was approved for over-the-counter use by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on March 29. Previous to this approval, Naloxone, the generic name for Narcan, was only available as a prescription drug,…
Pictured: URI music students performing their pieces at the 20th annual Piano Extravaganza. PHOTO CREDIT: Kelly Mackay | Contributing Reporter The University of Rhode Island Music department welcomed community members to the Fine Arts Center this past weekend for their annual Piano Extravaganza. This annual, all weekend event combines student performances with community piano players….
Professor of Writing and Rhetoric, Amy Dunkle finds joy in teaching students how to hone in their writing skills. PHOTO CREDIT: Eddie Melfi | Staff Photographer University of Rhode Island Professor of Writing and Rhetoric Amy Dunkle has been sharing her love of writing with students for the last six years. When Dunkle was starting…