URI announces new Chief Diversity Officer

Photo courtesy of Mary Grace Almandrez The University of Rhode Island recently announced the hiring of new Interim Chief Diversity Officer, Dr. Mary Grace A. Almandrez. Almandrez is working towards creating an inclusive environment for both the students and staff of the University. Through various goals and strategies she plans to implement over time, Almandrez…

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What is the Funky Timberdoodle?

Photo courtesy of Stephen Brenner. Former MSC student, Stephen Brenner, holds and studies an American Woodcock that was caught during the study. Graduates, volunteers, professors, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and others are making contributions to research the tiny American Woodcock, known as the Timberdoodle. The research has been conducted at the University…

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Women in STEM leading the way

Photo courtesy of the Society of Women Engineers. Careers in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) field, are becoming much more popular amongst modern day women pursuing higher education. The University of Rhode Island has numerous student organizations and professional societies to help Women in STEM further themselves. One national organization that has been…

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