English professor Mohamed Anis Ferchichi brings global perspective to students When Tunisian native Mohamed Anis Ferchichi initially left for Rhode Island after arriving as a Fullbright scholar back in 2015 to teach Arabic at URI, he hadn’t the slightest idea he’d be here six years later. Two years after coming to America, Ferchichi applied for…
Pasada dancing, traditional foods and learning new languages can all be found at the Cape Verdean Student Association (CVSA). Cape Verde, or Cabo Verde in the native language of Portuguese, is a country made up of a group of small islands off the coast of West Africa. According to Cape Verde USA’s website, Rhode Island…
Behind every professor is another great professor Many professors at the University of Rhode Island did not expect to teach at a university when they were in college themselves. Julianna Golas, a lecturer and academic advisor for human development and family science, started her journey believing she wanted to be a journalist. “My road to…
Emily Clapham, a professor of health sciences and physical education, is well versed in working with children with disabilities. PHOTO CREDIT: Nick Pierson An associate professor at the University of Rhode Island has used surf therapy and physical education to help children with disabilities improve their self-confidence and quality of life for several years now….
Lab Manager Lisa Vincent making impact on all-woman, tackle football team Lisa Vincent (right) celebrating a championship win with a teammate on the Patriots team plane. PHOTO CREDIT: Lisa Vincent By day, you may see her managing the kinesiology lab inside Independence Square, but at night, she is tackling opponents and roughing up receivers as…
Oceanography professor reflects on accomplishments URI’s own Robert Ballard, who found the Titanic 36 years ago, describes himself as a “wanderer.” PHOTO CREDIT: Contributed by nautiluslive.org In his new memoir “Into the Deep,” Robert Ballard recalls the memory of the first thing his mother said to him after discovering the RMS Titanic in 1985. “Your…
A new alternative grading system has gained traction among some professors, who are starting conversations about it at URI. PHOTO CREDIT: Contributed by Anna Santucci Since she started as a faculty development specialist at the University of Rhode Island in 2019, Anna Santucci has taken interest in implementing alternative grading methods. Santucci is a part…
Watson has played a big role in coordinating the student-run ESPN+ broadcasts. PHOTO CREDIT: Paige Messier Over the past couple of years, the Harrington School of Communication and Media has made it a priority to improve it’s broadcasting capabilities. First, it was the introduction of the sports media and communication major. Then, it was the…
Silvi Goldstein, a graduate student from the School of Psychology, received a grant to analyze the effectiveness of naltrexone and harm reduction counseling methods in regards to marginalized populations. PHOTO CREDIT: Contributed by uri.edu In September, third-year clinical psychology graduate student Silvi Goldstein received a National Institutes of Health (NIH) two-year National Research Service Award…
The Student Veterans Organization is getting ready for a new office in the Memorial Union and their Veteran’s Day on-campus celebration. PHOTO CREDIT: Contributed by URI Student Veteran Organizations’ Twitter @URISVO A cornerstone of the college experience at the University of Rhode Island is a community, and for former armed service members, the Student Veteran…