URI Alum, Deborah Reibe is named new Interim Dean of College of Health Sciences. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu On Jan. 19, Dr. Deborah Riebe was named the new interim dean for the College of Health Sciences at the University of Rhode Island. Dr. Riebe is a well-known professor of kinesiology and is replacing the former Dean…
Students answer, ‘What’s your favorite class at URI?’ Illustration by: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor Are you a Wildlife and Conservation Biology major looking for a class with an entirely new experience? Are you a biology student who has an interest in hunting? Maybe you just happen to be interested in conservation courses with a…
First trial phase to take place at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Pictured: Samples under microscope used to identify cancer. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu Professors at the University of Rhode Island are working in collaboration with Yale University and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) on a new peptide that has been designed to target cancerous…
Located on the edge of campus, the Northwoods welcomes all students. PHOTO CREDIT: Stella Muller | Contributing Reporter Although the Northwoods on campus is open to the public as well as students, how often do people actually utilize the natural space? The Natural Resource Science Department at URI (NRS) uses the woods as a method…
The North Woods, located off of Flagg Road, is preserved land used by the university to enjoy, study and more. PHOTO CREDIT: Stella Mueller | Contributing Reporter The North Woods located next to Old North Road offers a multitude of outdoor activities for URI students to enjoy, such as hiking, sightseeing and observing wildlife all…
Graduate School of Oceanography sees large turnout for Science Saturday event Pictured: A spark to a curious mind at the GSO’s Science Saturday. PHOTO CREDIT: Eddie Melfi | Contributing Photographer The Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO) hosted their “Science Saturday” event over this past weekend, giving attendees a chance to explore recent developments that graduates…
Grow your knowledge about how to prevent harmful and toxic materials from entering the Narragansett Bay. PHOTO CREDIT: NASA The College of Environment and Life Sciences hosted their annual Coastal State Discussion this Thursday to speak about how microplastics are affecting the marine habitat of Narragansett Bay. The event was held virtually, and the audience…
URI assistant professor of natural resource science, Brain Gerber shares his advice for students and his story. PHOTO CREDIT: URI.edu Brian Gerber has had an extensive biological career prior to becoming an assistant professor in the department of natural resource science. Before coming to the University of Rhode Island, Gerber traveled around the world as…