New Director of the Harrington School Ammina Kothari looks to focus on interdisciplinary studies within the school. PHOTO CREDIT: Melissa Marchese Working on interdisciplinary studies and inclusivity within the Harrington School are at the top of the priority list for Ammina Kothari, its new director. “I spent most of summer listening,” Kothari said. “I met…
Neelam Ahmed (pictured) and Mahnoor Shahzad look to welcome more in the Muslim Students Association. PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Charron The Muslim Students Association (MSA) at the University of Rhode Island aims to provide an inclusive community for students of all faiths with a focus on providing knowledge of the Muslim faith to all of its…
How Alex Subers became one of the NBA’s top photographers. A typical day on the job for Subers usually consists of working with players like NBA All-Star Ben Simmons. Photo Credit: alexsubers.com Growing up, Alex Subers took pictures because it was the thing to do. He was a skater, and “it was part of the…
New Writing and rhetoric department chair shares her lifelong passion for writing. PHOTO CREDIT: The University of Rhode Island Since she was 7 years old, Genoa Shepley has considered writing to be part of her identity, whether she was writing poetry or teaching students as a senior lecturer at the University of Rhode Island. Following…
Meet the man that has quickly become synonymous with URI Athletics. Photo Credit Siobhan Richards. Discovering your passion in life is not always an easy thing; when you find a love for something, there are always going to be obstacles along the way that make you rethink that love. Stone Freeman, a sports broadcaster and…
URI welcomed Aja Martinez of The University North Texas, to talk about Critical Race Theory. PHOTO CREDIT: English.unt.edu Critical Race Theory (CRT) scholar Aja Martinez spoke to faculty from the University of Rhode Island last week about what CRT is, how it is used in academia and how to implement it in the classroom. Martinez,…
Some sophomores moved to campus for the first time and met the new president after an asynchronous year due to COVID-19. PHOTO CREDIT: Providence Journal While some freshmen were able to attend classes on campus last year, many of the now sophomores are experiencing living, taking classes and socializing on campus for the first time. Amanda…
Newly added Political Science professor, Daniel Carrigg set to give ‘down and dirty’ lessons about politics in class. PHOTO CREDIT: Daniel Carrigg Daniel Carrigg may be a new lecturer in the political science department at the University of Rhode Island, but he is certainly not new to the school. Carrigg started at URI in the…
Professor Heather Johnson to get students in field this fall. Professor Heather Johnson encourages students to venture outside of their comfort zone and discover their passions. Photo from uri.edu. Heather Johnson has held many positions in her 13 years at the University of Rhode Island—professor in four departments, director of Writing Across URI—and yet, the…
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…