From an armory to a gymnasium to classrooms, Rodman Hall has been used for a range of purposes since it was built. PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Charron | Staff Photographer Rodman Hall has served many different uses throughout its history, from an armory to a gymnasium, but today is home to the Graduate School of Library…
From playing basketball at a collegiate level, to being the head equipment manager, James Morris emphasizes teamwork on and off the court. PHOTO CREDIT: Gorhody.com Playing basketball at the collegiate level, James Morris knew the importance of teamwork and coming together as a group. Over twenty years later, he continues to live by these values…
Understanding the art of thought with associate professor of philosophy, James Haile III PHOTO CREDIT: James Haile III James Haile III, associate professor of philosophy at the University of Rhode Island, finds philosophical questions in the most unexpected places. He is interested in both philosophy of place and the intersection of African American literature and…
First in-state basketball player in 20 years, Sebastian Thomas, playing against Sacred Heart. PHOTO CREDIT: Greg Clark | Staff Photographer Since Steve Mello in 2000, the University of Rhode Island hasn’t had a native of the state join its men’s basketball team on scholarship. Freshman guard Sebastian Thomas broke that streak last June, joining the…
Our main library, like the president it was named after, plans on continuing to be a resource for students for a long time. PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Charron One building that connects every student at the University of Rhode Island is Robert L. Carothers Library and Learning Commons with the constant renovations to engage students in…
Theme Park Engineering and Design club combines passion, creativity URI engineering students use their imagination to draw up roller coasters that lead to big opportunities. PHOTO CREDIT: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikuriegas/ Engineering may not be the first thing to come to mind when thinking about creative expression for many people, but for one club at the University of…
Chanell Williams gifts Rhody with talent, speed Fresh off her 1,000th point, Chanell Williams’s sportsmanship and contributions have been valuable to the URI women’s basketball team. PHOTO CREDIT: Greg Clark After a loss in the Atlantic 10 quarterfinals to close out last season, University of Rhode Island women’s basketball coach Tammi Reiss knew she had…
Davis Hall, which predates the University of Rhode Island’s name, has served many purposes since 1892. PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Charron | Staff Photographer Many buildings at the University of Rhode Island hold historical relevance, but Davis Hall is quite literally built on campus history. College Hall, a dormitory which stood where Davis is currently, was…
Marcus Nevius featured in PBS documentary History and Africana studies professor Marcus Nevius emphasizes the importance of networking for students. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu University of Rhode Island professor Marcus Nevius’ professional journey, once filled with uncertainty, has blossomed into a fulfilling career, but not without some help along the way. Nevius, an associate professor of…
Former Good Five Cent Cigar reporter and current English doctorate candidate at URI studies ethics in English. PHOTO CREDIT: Billy Bowden Billy Bowden, a Rhode Island resident who grew up in Smithfield and a fifth-year doctoral student in the University of Rhode Island’s English department, has managed to find a way to bring ethics to…