John Palumbo: From public relations to journalism John Palumbo, ‘76, was inaugurated into the class of 2021 Rhode Island Journalism Hall of Fame for his contributions to journalism in the state. PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Charron John Palumbo, ‘76, the owner of Rhode Island Monthly, was recently inducted into the Rhode Island Journalism Hall of Fame…
New donut shop moves into the Kingston Emporium Local couple brings experience from Allie’s Donuts to new donut shop in the URI Emporium. PHOTO CREDIT: Melissa Marchese A new donut shop, RI Guys Donuts, has opened in the Kingston Emporium, bringing over 30 flavors of donuts, donut cakes and breakfast food to hungry students. The…
New master’s program in quantum computing stirs up excitement from students and faculty. GRAPHIC CREDIT: Elizabeth Wong The University of Rhode Island has started a new master’s program in quantum computing as the field grows in both size and importance. Google and Microsoft, among other tech companies, are working on training employees in quantum computing,…
The Harrington School hosted a virtual screening with filmmaker who produced film about the man behind the leaked Pentagon Papers during Nixon’s presidency. PHOTO CREDIT: imbd.com Rick Goldsmith’s documentary “The Most Dangerous Man in America” had students on the edge of their seats at Thursday’s showing, as they got an inside look into the secrets…
Learn about nature on ‘Going Wild with Satchel Snow’ URI student Satchel Snow uses his Youtube Channel to bring awareness to wildlife conservation and hopefully make some new furry friends. PHOTO CREDIT: @goingwildwithsatchelsnow URI Senior taking his interest in wildlife and conservation to YouTube How can you explore wildlife, learn about an alligator, a snake…
Peter Snyder helps students with research, connections Before becoming a professor of scientific research at URI, Peter Snyder spent much of his early career in the medical field. PHOTO CREDIT: Melissa Marchese Between working as a University of Rhode Island professor and vice president for research and economic development, editing journals on dementia and doing…
Michael Jagoda receives promotion after six years in Kingston URI Police reveal their new director of public safety and chief police executive, Maj. Michael Jagoda. PHOTO CREDIT: Nick Pierson The new director of public safety and chief police executive looks to further engage with students through a more community-oriented approach with the University of Rhode…
Reporter, creative writer, ‘repository of knowledge’ Betty Cotter, an adjunct professor of journalism and writing and rhetoric at the University of Rhode Island, was inducted into the Rhode Island Press Association Hall of Fame this year. She began her career at URI in 2011 after working at a variety of newspapers in Rhode Island and…
Local bakery finds new space in Wakefield Jeff Collins, the bread man and owner of South County Bread Company, finds new life passion in breadmaking. PHOTO CREDIT: Melissa Marchese Starting in the ovens of Kingston Pizza, Jeff Collins’ sourdough recipes gave rise to his ambition and ultimately led him to open South County Bread Company…
An informal caffeinated conversation with the Cigar Professor Nikolaos Poulakos, who’s actually not a coffee drinker (from first impressions) shares how he made it from hitchhiking around Europe as a college kid to teaching philosophy at the University of Rhode Island. PHOTO CREDIT: James Singer Professor Nikolaos Poulakos, or simply Niko, works hard to create…