In light of Dominican Independence Day, which is celebrated on February 27, a trivia night was hosted at the University of Rhode Island by the Dominican Alliance organization. The celebration took place at the Multicultural Student Services Center, where individuals could eat, listen to Spanish music and enter Kahoot games to win fun prizes. Dia…
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….
The South Asian Student Association brought style to the University of Rhode Island community on Sunday with their first ever fashion show, “Noor: Radiance on the Runway.” The show, attended by both students and families, highlighted themes of diversity, sustainability and artistry. Over 40 looks were showcased by the club’s members, culminating in three sections….
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…
After nearly 20 years working as a school administrator, Daniel Kelley began his career at the University of Rhode Island as the associate teaching professor for educational leadership and policy in the fall of 2023. As he heads towards the end of his first academic year at URI, he continues to develop his goal to…
At the end of January, University of Rhode Island professor of pharmacy Matthew Lacroix was named a fellow by the American Pharmacists Association for his contributions to the association and the profession. Lacroix is the director of accreditation and assessment for URI’s College of Pharmacy. He has been involved in policy development, is a committee…
With the help of the Talent Development Program, the Talent Development Student Board started to raise awareness for themselves after getting re-recognized by the Student Senate post-COVID-19. TDSB held their first fundraiser, selling candy for $5 on Feb. 14 outside the Carothers Library to fund the club, said Jesus Alverdi Cante, a second-year student double…
Princeton professor Ruha Benjamin spoke on the importance of intersectionality in all aspects of technology with a focus on artificial intelligence at the University of Rhode Island on Thursday, Feb. 22. The recent surge in the accessibility, strength and use of generative AI has caused concern and excitement alike among different sections of academia and…
On Wednesday, Feb. 21, alumni discussed their differing paths in the arts in a zoom meeting hosted by the University of Rhode Island College of Arts and Sciences. The meeting featured four alumni who have wound up in different careers in the arts, ranging from photography to video games. The meeting was hosted by Brianne…
On Wednesday, Feb. 21 in the Memorial Union Ballroom, the Center for Career and Experiential Education in collaboration with the Multicultural Student Services Center hosted its third annual Building Unity and Inspired Leaders of the Diaspora event. The event aimed at fostering important and active relationships between URI students of color and career experts. Kristy…