If there is one highlight from my time at the University of Rhode Island, it was my career at The Good Five Cent Cigar. After a failed attempt at getting into URI’s College of Business following my transfer from the Community College of Rhode Island, I switched my major to journalism. I started taking stories…
Students behind the University of Rhode Island’s production of “Ride the Cyclone” said the darkly comic musical about death, identity and second chances has done more than entertain; it has given them a language for their own lives on and off the stage. For third-year student Parker Frenze, an assistant director, the show has been…
Students in the University of Rhode Island’s data science program are facing unexpected tuition increases due to changes in regional tuition agreements, according to university officials. Regional tuition rates are determined by whether a student’s home state offers a similar program, according to Brenton DeBoef, interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and…
WRIU and Student Involvement kicked off the new academic year with a groove, hosting the first “Beats and Eats” event of the year on Sept. 17, with fall treats and themed events. The University of Rhode Island’s “Beats and Eats” is a monthly event at the Memorial Union, typically in conjunction with local food trucks,…
University of Rhode Island President Marc Parlange celebrated the university’s endeavors from the past academic year during his 2025 State of the University address on Friday. “More students than ever before from across the country and around the world are saying ‘I want to be a part of URI,’” Parlange said. Parlange delivered his speech…
The University of Rhode Island’s recent production of “Guys and Dolls” showcases the institution’s commitment to theatrical excellence through the collaboration of experienced direction and emerging student talent. The show was based on playwright Damon Runyon’s story and characters, with the music and lyrics written by Frank Loesser and the novel written by Jo Swerling…
Two reports of assault were reported this week. The first instance occurred on Thursday, April 10 and was recorded as a staff incident. The offender was referred to Human Resources for intervention and sanctions. No charges were filed and there were no reported injuries. The second assault occurred Sunday, April 13. The incident was a…
Brothers on a New Direction concluded their BOND week last week, celebrating their organization with a variety of different events and student activities from live music performances to game shows. One such event was an original game show “Love or Dub.” The event took place on April 2, from 7 to 9 p.m in Edwards…
Jefferson Cowie, professor and Pulitzer Prize-winning historian from Vanderbilt University, came to Kingston to discuss the resurrection of populism in American politics in recent years. Cowie’s lecture at the University of Rhode Island concluded the URI Center for the Humanities series titled “Sustaining Democracy.” Populism is a political ideology, commonly held by the middle and…
The University of Rhode Island will introduce a masters of public health program in the fall 2025 semester, expanding its Department of Public Health with an interdisciplinary approach designed to address contemporary health challenges. “We’ve seen a lot of demand from students for this type of degree,” Natalie Sabik, associate professor of public health, said….