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The University of Rhode Island’s Institute for AI and Computational Research will bridge the gap between research and education, providing learning opportunities for faculty and students. The IACR began as the Center for Computational Research and has expanded to include the work of the university’s AI Lab and IT Research Computing for the 2025-2026 school…
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…
Over the course of September weekends, students looking to get involved in Greek life will move through a series of formal rounds, with the intention of receiving a bid from one of the University of Rhode Island’s 11 sororities or 17 fraternities. Fraternity rushing ended Sunday, with over 400 bids given out, according to Greek…
As shootings increase across the United States, according to National Public Radio, the University of Rhode Island provides resources to help the community stay safe. URI Emergency Management aims to minimize the impact of violence by responding effectively, according to Sam Adams, the assistant director of public safety and the emergency management director. From the…
The University of Rhode Island’s research vessel Endeavor has officially retired after serving the Graduate School of Oceanography for 50 years. Endeavor came back to the GSO’s dock from its last voyage in Canada on Saturday, according to Erich Gruebel, the manager of marine scientific research at the GSO. On the voyage, GSO’s marine scientists…
University of Rhode Island students remain unaware of the ongoing litigation involving a Providence man accused of recording a student in the bathroom of Adams Hall, despite recent media coverage across New England. The plaintiff entered a gender-neutral bathroom in Adams Hall and entered the shower, according to the lawsuit filed by an unnamed student….
*The following is an announcement from the Cigar’s newly founded editorial board.* The Good 5 Cent Cigar is establishing an official editorial board to address key issues at the University of Rhode Island, as well as broader community concerns. In the wake of politically disruptive executive actions, protests at the Rhode Island State House and…
Executive orders from President Donald Trump, which propose 25% tariffs on imports from China, Canada and Mexico have caused University of Rhode Island professors and staff to raise multiple economic and safety concerns for students. The orders calling for possible tariffs on imports from these countries were released by the White House on Feb. 1….
The University of Rhode Island raised tuition 3.5% in the fourth consecutive year of tuition increases. Tuition will rise to $17,476 a year for in-state students, and $39,398 for out of state students, according to WPRI. While the university attempts “to keep it [tuition] as low as possible,” the rising costs of housing, dining and…
Despite administrative and management concerns sparked by local communities, South County Hospital continues to serve as the closest and primary hospital for the University of Rhode Island. After the resignation of several physicians in Sept. 2024, South County Health faced public criticism over management. Save South County Hospital, a non-profit group, was formed in September…