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Avedisian Hall has a brief history, but one that is deeply connected to pharmacy and philanthropy at the University of Rhode Island. Built in 2012, Avedisian is one of the University’s biggest buildings. Five stories, 144,000 square-feet and $75 million later, the College of Pharmacy found its new home, according to the University events page…

Justine Deming is a clinical associate professor in the fisheries, animal and veterinary sciences department at the University of Rhode Island. She teaches animal management classes, most of which focus on large animals, such as dairy cows, a personal favorite of hers. She also works with extension and outreach. She started her journey in animal…

In the early 1980s, in a house on Lower College Road, University of Rhode Island alum Edward McSweegan (‘84) studied his way to a Ph.D. in microbiology. Afterwards, career changes, historical fiction novels and world travel would fill McSweegan’s days. With an undergraduate degree in biology from Boston College, and a master’s degree in microbiology…

The University of Rhode Island Innovation Labs began its “Launch Lab Workshops” series Wednesday, Feb. 7, with a student-led panel discussion about photography, where students detail their own experiences and work. The three student photographers running the panel, Christian Dior, Ebenezer Falaye and Nate Huncho, began by discussing their distinct paths to becoming photographers. Dior…

In the past few years there has been an obvious uprise in the popularity of Stanley’s 40-ounce insulated tumblers, but their popularity has skyrocketed since 2023. Launched in 2016, Stanley’s come in multiple colors and sizes, but they have a distinct handle and tapered bottle to fit perfectly in a cup holder. This trend is…

Keaney Gym has been standing strong in Kingston, Rhode Island for just over 70 years and its presence on the University of Rhode Island’s campus cannot be overstated. Despite the complex being overtaken by its fundamental successor, the adjacent Ryan Center, there remains many current uses for Keaney Gym. According to the Campus Recreation website,…

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, the University of Rhode Island Cape Verdean Students Association held its first “Roses Speak Louder than Words” fundraiser in front of the Memorial Union. From Feb. 5 to 8, members of the organization sold roses to URI students to be picked up or delivered to a friend, significant other or…

Amidst the ebb and flow of creating art and supporting his family, Ben Anderson found his way back to Rhode Island, where he creates his own sculptures while teaching students to be fluid with their learning. Anderson is a professor of three-dimensional art and sculpture, as well as the chair of the Fine Arts Department…