Ryan Chapman reflects on work with USA track and field From LEGOs to lacing up Nike sneakers, professor of kinesiology Ryan Chapman works to construct a better future. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu Ryan Chapman, assistant professor of kinesiology at the University of Rhode Island, has lived an interesting life working for Nike designing shoes and teaching…
Robert Flynn aims to support, strengthen campus military community Navy veteran Robert “Bob” Flynn was hired as the new director of the Military and Veteran Education (MAVE) Center. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu Robert “Bob” Flynn served as a Navy commander for 28 years, and is taking on a new role as the new director of the…
“My family makes Pillsbury cinnamon rolls on Christmas morning.” Courtney Cummings, human development and family science major, ‘24 “My parents host a Solstice party which happens on December 21. There’s a bonfire which is supposed to spread more light when there’s the most darkness.” Rosa Mohrmann, psychology and Spanish major ‘23 “Making cookies or any…
Political science professor Nicolai Petro strives to support students the same way his professors did. Photo Courtesy of: Nicolai Petro Nicolai Petro, a professor of political science at the University of Rhode Island, has used his expertise to serve in the governments of the United States and Europe, but now uses his background to teach…
Pictured: Quinn Hall, located on the URI Quad. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu Quinn Hall, built in 1936 and opened in 1937, once served as the University of Rhode Island’s main building for the College of Home Economics before social change shifted its purpose. When the building was constructed, the United States had been reaching the end…
Elon Musk bought Twitter on Oct. 27. Since being the owner of the world’s most ‘influential’ platform, here’s what he’s done. Laid off 50% of the platform’s employees. Accepted the resignation of over 1,000 employees. Reinstated the accounts of… Donald Trump Andrew Tate Kanye West Marjorie Taylor Greene Babylon Bee Kathy Griffin “I feel as…
Erik Loomis “always knew he wanted to teach” and aims to help students create a better future. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu Erik Loomis, a professor of history at the University of Rhode Island, has always pursued the career of teaching in hopes that understanding the past may create a better future for his students. Originally from…
The VR workshop is open to students interested in learning skills in virtual reality. PHOTO CREDIT: events.uri.edu Every Thursday of the semester, the University of Rhode Island Cross Reality (XR) Lab hosts a virtual reality (VR) workshop, located on the first floor of the Robert L. Carothers Library and Learning Commons. Each session runs from…
Ngawang Sangdrol is a human rights activist who came to speak at URI about her work fighting for freedom. PHOTO CREDIT: gwarlingo.com The University of Rhode Island’s Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies’ ongoing lecture series has given international human rights activists a platform to share their stories of fighting for peace through nonviolence. Last…
Pictured: Artifacts from the Tomaquag museum. PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Charron | Staff Photographer According to the Mashantucket Pequot Nation, the Mashantucket (Western) Pequot tribe resided in Southeastern Connecticut and is also known as the Fox People. Although this is not a Rhode Island tribe, both Rhode Island and Connecticut were a part of Massachusetts until…