Eleanor Roosevelt was an advocate for equality in women’s movements and many other forms of social equality, as well as the namesake of Roosevelt Hall at the University of Rhode Island. The building was completed in 1937 as a women’s dormitory, and dedicated to Roosevelt in 1938. During this visit for the dedication she was…
The University of Rhode Island’s Harrington School of Communication and Media hosted a career fair in the Higgins Welcome Center on Tuesday, March 5, allowing students to network with professionals and explore career opportunities. 14 organizations were in attendance including WPRI 12, IHeartMedia and International Game Technology to engage with the University’s students. “I think…
The University of Rhode Island Women’s Center carried an aroma of freshly brewed tea as women of all majors and ages came together for an installment of the “Spill the Tea” event series on Wednesday, March 6. Celebrating International Women’s Day, the Women’s Center collaborated with the International Student Center to put on the latest…
On Feb. 24, two local siblings helped contribute to the University of Rhode Island’s championship success at the Atlantic 10 Indoor Track and Field Championships in Virginia Beach. The men’s team was looking to build a dynasty by winning their fourth straight indoor championship, and seventh straight A-10 title. The women’s team, on the other…
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…
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…
Since its founding in 2014 at St. Augustine’s Church, Rhody Outpost has grown in size and is continuing to serve and aid students in the URI community. Rhody Outpost is an organization that provides one in four graduate and undergraduate University of Rhode Island students who are food insecure with the resources they need, according…
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….