Faculty panel guides civil conversations about political controversy

On Thursday Feb. 29, the University of Rhode Island’s Department of Political Science hosted a panel open to the public, titled “Discussing Contentious Politics,” meant to help attendees hold civil conversations with others while discussing controversial issues. The discussion, held in the Memorial Union with a group of professors all teaching within the political science…

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Building on history: Edwards Hall

Edwards Hall, built in 1928, is located close to the heart of the University of Rhode Island. Positioned at the top right corner of the quadrangle next to Swan Hall, Edwards is a well-used building for many URI students. It was built with the same rough squared ashlar granite used by other early buildings on…

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URI professor nationally praised by recent Stanford publication

Julie Coiro, a professor of literacy education at the University of Rhode Island, was named by Stanford University among the top 2% of scientists in the world in the sixth version published on October 4, 2023. This list is called the “Updated science-wide author databases of standardized citation indicators,” published by the Elsevier data repository….

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Branch out with URI Horticulture club

The University of Rhode Island Horticulture Club, a club known for its association with the propagation of plants and various events, is one where members are encouraged to get as involved as they can. This club meets weekly, on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. in Greenhouse room 123, and educates members on all things plants. Members…

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