URI students help build homes for local families in need. Photos contributed by Habitat for Humanity. The University of Rhode Island’s chapter of Habitat Humanity remains devoted to its mission of building affordable housing and raising awareness for housing insecurity. The organization works mostly with the South County Habitat for Humanity to help build affordable…
The University of Rhode Island’s underwater archeology minor offers students the opportunity to explore the underwater world before entering the field or furthering their studies in graduate school. Rod Mather, chair of department of history and professor of maritime history and underwater archaeology, believes that this is a unique minor for URI due to its…
Dedicated to bettering the health of our community, the University of Rhode Island’s Public Health Club is working hands-on to raise awareness and give back to frontline workers this semester. The Public Health Club is a project-based organization that helps to raise awareness and better public health on campus and throughout Rhode Island. Junior Lili…
Assistant professor of public relations Joon Kyoung Kim studies how companies respond to social movements. Photo contributed by Joon Kyoung Kim. As social issues such as systemic racism gain prominence across the country, one University of Rhode Island professor is studying how corporations choose to take stances on such issues. In recent years, companies have…
Professor uses her apparel expertise to teach TMD students Elaine Grullón has a passion for both teaching and her apparel companies. Photo contributed by Elaine Grullon. Elaine Grullón, a lecturer for the University of Rhode Island’s textiles, fashion merchandising and design (TMD) department, implements her first-hand experience of starting her own apparel companies in her…
Professor Gail Lowney Alofsin has spent her career helping students at URI, as well as donating book profits to developing nations abroad. Photo contributed by Gail Lowney Alofsin. With over 20 years of experience as an adjunct professor at the University of Rhode Island, Gail Lowney Alofsin is a symbol of initiative and positivity for…
Harrington School Interim Director Norbert Mundorf plans for more interdisciplinary projects during his leadership. Photo by Ethan Pellegrino. Interim Director of the Harrington School of Communication and Media Studies at the University of Rhode Island Norbert Mundorf hopes to keep a focus on interdisciplinary learning in his new leadership position. Mundorf has been teaching at…
The next time you swipe right on Tinder, text someone you’ve been seeing or share a social media password with a steady partner, make sure you consider how technology has impacted the track of your relationship. Tiffani Kisler and Hans Saint-Eloi Cadley, professors in the department of human development and family science at the University…
This year’s National Day on Writing focused on writing for social and racial justice. Photo by Siobhan Richards. The Harrington School of Communication and Media, alongside many University of Rhode Island student organizations, will celebrate National Day on Writing (NDOW) this week, focusing on the theme of writing for social and racial justice. From Nov….
Two URI faculty members joined the national organization Faculty for Student Voting Rights this year. Graphic by Ethan Pellegrino. At the beginning of this semester, two professors took the initiative to join the national organization Faculty for Student Voting Rights (FSVR) on behalf of the University of Rhode Island. The FSVR is a non-partisan organization…