A student organization, SWIC, aims to empower women in STEM and give them a space to connect to each other. Photo Contributed by: SWIC In a profession dominated by men, the Society of Women in Computing (SWIC) at the University of Rhode Island offers a place where women in computer science can have a safe…
Award recognizes peace, nonviolence on campus The first semi-annual peace award recipients have been chosen for their efforts in peace and nonviolence on and off-campus. Photo Contributed by: Thupten Tendhar Education and understanding is the key to opening the door for a more peaceful and nonviolent approach to life, according to Hilda Lloréns, associate professor…
Both on and off stage, Michal Galvin has brought enthusiasm to his time at URI and on his Rhode to Success. Photo contributed by: Michael Galvin Michael Galvin, a sophomore at the University of Rhode Island, ultimately chose to attend The University of Rhode Island because of the theatre program. Galvin is currently majoring in…
Former URI Women’s Center director discusses long career in activism, human rights The URI Women’s Center hosted its first-ever director, Karen Topakian, for a conversation about her life as an activist. PHOTO CREDIT: David Broccoli | Contributing Reporter In Karen Topakian’s 40 years of activism, she has participated in countless nonviolence campaigns, marches and protests. …
Professor of communication Kris Cabral sits down with a cup of coffee to tell her story. Photo Contributed by: Kris Cabral To Kris Cabral, a communications professor at the University of Rhode Island, life is all about the nature of one’s interactions. Cabral took a nontraditional path in her academic journey, taking an eight-year hiatus…
A brief history of Green Hall, the home of administrative offices. PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Charron | Staff Photographer Built in 1938, Green Hall has been the home of the administration of the University of Rhode Island since the University was called Rhode Island State College until 1951. Completed during the Great Depression, Green Hall was…
Professor of graphic design Clarissa Carubin shares her love of art and helping students achieve their best work. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor Born into a family of artists, professor of graphic design Clarisa Carubin knew that being a daughter of an architect and designer she could pursue art. Carubin studied design for…
Sarah Behm works to increase wages for elementary school teachers Working in and outside of the classroom, senior human development and family science major Sarah Behm has helped take steps in high quality of early education. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu Senior at the University of Rhode Island Sarah Behm is intersecting her internships and education to…
Professor of landscape architecture shares her passion for combining an interest in people and nature to help students succeed in their paths. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu Jane Buxton, a professor of landscape architecture and planning, has been at the University of Rhode Island for three years and takes a very personalized approach with her students by…
Junior film major makes University ‘her oyster’ From film to art, to Dormify ambassador, Junior Dani Pyne finds herself on the Rhode to Success. Photo contributed by: Dani Pyne Dani Pyne came to the University of Rhode Island from her hometown in Cape Cod, MA at the beginning of her freshman year in 2019 and…