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Federal investigation continues: 31 scholarship apps in review

The University of Rhode Island has removed the applications for 31 scholarships, primarily intended for women and students of color, while they remain under investigation by the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights. “These scholarships have been removed from the portal while the university undertakes a review to confirm compliance with anti-discrimination…

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URI employees fired after Trump’s USAID cuts

Eleven University of Rhode Island employees’ positions have been terminated following the cancellation of projects funded by the United States Agency for International Development. President Donald Trump made cuts to 90% of USAID foreign aid contracts in February, including $66 million in URI contracts, according to Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Barbra…

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Student Senate 10/30

The University of Rhode Island student senate discussed the removal of its director of communication, among other issues regarding senate communication and internal accusations of discrimination during its Wednesday meeting.  President Argha Goswami explained the process behind the removal of former DOC Madison Kolterjahn, citing the failure to meet goals set by the executive committee….

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