For students interested in getting a leg up in career fields that involve environmental or humanitarian efforts, the University of Rhode Island’s Peace Corps Prep program helps students gain skills that employers are looking for. The program targets students in majors that have niche employment opportunities following graduation, according to fourth-year wildlife conservation major and…
This year, the Asian Student Association is focusing on cultural awareness and inclusion to increase Asian representation that is seldom discussed, according to Vincent Lee, the new president of ASA. Some general members come from adopted families, therefore the ASA was implemented for general members to connect with people of the same ethnicity and learn…
With new software, the University of Rhode Island’s study abroad program is working to better the process for interested students by matching them with programs best tailored to their future goals. Students are now able to browse the many different study abroad opportunities and save the ones that match their academic interests, according to the…
Coinciding with Halloween celebrations, National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week occurs annually on the third week of October to inform students on strategies of safe alcohol consumption. This year, the University of Rhode Island Health Promotion’s events and informational sessions ran in tandem with the week’s theme, from Oct. 21 to Saturday. In a situation where…
While education in the digital age is often confined to a screen, students can see and touch historical books and local memorabilia in the University Archives and Special Collections Unit in Kingston, Rhode Island. Located on the second floor of the Robert L. Carothers Library, in a room next to the stairs, historical documents, handwritten…
With the hopes of creating a more welcoming and supportive environment for Dungeons and Dragons players at the University of Rhode Island, students created a club dedicated to the game: Dungeons and Rams. Officially recognized by the student senate on Oct. 9, Dungeons and Rams incorporates workshops and games – aimed at new and experienced…
As the presidential election date nears, podcasts have become a bigger source for candidate promotion and discussion about how people plan to vote. Podcasts are a way for political candidates to reach voters who don’t pay attention to the news or politics, Ashlea Rundlett, assistant professor of political science, said. Vice President Kamala Harris appeared…
The University of Rhode Island campus was dotted with runners in matching yellow shirts on Saturday morning as participants ran the 16th annual B5K for suicide and mental health awareness. The 5K had 220 participants, their largest turnout yet, according to the URI Counseling Center. The crowd of runners and walkers consisted of students, staff,…
Jesse Reiblich never intended on becoming a professor, but in September 2022, he decided to step away from the field of law and pursue his passion in marine affairs at the University of Rhode Island. Born in Tucson, Arizona, Reiblich spent most of his school and work career in Miami, Florida. Reiblich gained an interest…
For many athletes, high school sports represent the end of their competitive careers. However, for University of Rhode Island club track and field members fourth-year Tyler Flaubert and third-year Matt Paolella, their running days are far from over. Despite not moving on to a NCAA varsity program after high school, Paolella finished 21st overall in…