Cultivates ‘love for literature’ through intellectual engagement The unique perspective and love for literature that English professor Stephen Barber brings into the classroom has inspired him to push his students towards “genuine intellectual engagement.” Barber has been working as a professor in URI’s English department since 1997 but had many adventures before he arrived at…
Despite a challenging school year, nursing students at the University of Rhode Island have managed to continue their clinical practicums. While many majors have been faced with the coronavirus pandemic, nursing majors have continued with their clinicals just like every other year, albeit with some new adjustments. “We are actually pretty excited about what we…
Cultivates ‘love for literature’ through ‘intellectual engagement’ Mechanical engineering sophomore Drew Cretella, aka Kermi, is pursuing his dream: becoming a professional gamer. Photo by Alison Carpino. Andrew Cretella, a sophomore at the University of Rhode Island, is working towards a degree in mechanical engineering while also chasing his dream of becoming a professional gamer. Cretella,…
Sustainability officer celebrates Earth Day, encourages community awareness For the past 11 years, Marsha Garcia has served as the first sustainability officer at URI. Photo contributed by Marsha Garcia. For the past 11 years, the University of Rhode Island’s sustainability officer has been working to create an environment where environmentalism is a part of daily…
As a chair of marine affairs at URI, Tracey Dalton possesses much knowledge on Rhode Island’s aquaculture. Photo by James Singer. With over 400 miles of shoreline, it makes sense that the official nickname of Rhode Island is “the Ocean State.” The beaches draw thousands of visitors each year. Tourists and residents alike frequent seafood…
After over a year of social distancing and intermittent quarantines, URI’s Outing Club offers students a breath of fresh air. Photos contributed by URI Outing Club. Despite COVID-19 restrictions preventing the Outing Club from hiking on their usual trails and mountains, the organization has still managed to meet this academic year. According to Emma Crisfield,…
URI Associate Professor Jill Doerner was largely responsible for the creation of the criminology and criminal justice major at URI, and remains one of it’s most popular professors. Photo by Ethan Pellegrino. Through her earnest work and research with criminology and social inequalities, associate professor Jill Doerner has cultivated a classroom of enlightening opportunities at…
Sponsors fellowship opportunities, annual Honors Colloquium URI Professor Marc Hutchison pulls double duty as the Chair of the Political Science Department and Director of the John Hazen White Sr. Center for Ethics and Public Service. Photo from uri.edu The John Hazen White Sr. Center for Ethics and Public Service is looking to expand its initiatives…
The most recent recipient of the Barry Goldwater Scholarship who beat out over 400 other nominees nationwide, Myles Wagner is an exemplary marine biology major. Photo from uri.edu. Junior Myles Wagner is a scuba diver, ultimate frisbee captain, marine and cell and molecular biology student, and most recently, the recipient of the 2021-22 Barry Goldwater…
Madyson Ramsay enters second year of leadership The younger sister of former URI Student Senate President Austyn Ramsay, Madyson Ramsay recently won reelection as the Vice President of that organization. Photo from uri.edu. After serving her first year as vice president of the University of Rhode Island’s Student Senate, Madyson Ramsay, a junior political science…