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A fin whale died on Friday by medical intervention after being found stranded in a South Kingstown pond the day before. Mystic Aquarium’s Animal Rescue Program and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management decided to medically intervene after discovering the whale in Potter Pond. The whale passed away around 9:20 p.m. surrounded by members…
Julie Coiro, a professor of literacy education at the University of Rhode Island, was named by Stanford University among the top 2% of scientists in the world in the sixth version published on October 4, 2023. This list is called the “Updated science-wide author databases of standardized citation indicators,” published by the Elsevier data repository….
The University of Rhode Island’s 193 Coffeehouse came alive once again on Thursday, Feb. 29 during their special leap day band night. Streams of students flooded the small coffeehouse where the floor had been opened up into what would become a mosh pit later that night. Students crowded the floor, couches and stood atop the…
Men’s Track & Field Championship Recap Following their fourth straight Atlantic 10 title, for the first time in program history, the University of Rhode Island men’s track and field has won all three championships in a single indoor season. URI won their 30th A-10 title back on Feb. 24 and just a week later, the…
The University of Rhode Island has announced a tuition increase for the 2024-25 academic year, which marks the third consecutive year of a cost increase, and generates questions arising from the student body. The Board of Trustees unanimously approved of the proposal on Feb. 16, according to the Rhode Island Current . The proposal consists…
On Wednesday, Feb. 21, alumni discussed their differing paths in the arts in a zoom meeting hosted by the University of Rhode Island College of Arts and Sciences. The meeting featured four alumni who have wound up in different careers in the arts, ranging from photography to video games. The meeting was hosted by Brianne…
The University of Rhode Island jazz department kicked off their spring season on Thursday, Feb. 22 with the first jazz combos night of the year. The show featured two combos, the first directed by assistant professor of amplified voice Atla DeChamplain. The second combo, John’s Kitchen, was directed by adjunct professor John McKenna. The concert…
The University of Rhode Island men’s track & field team has now won four straight Indoor Track & Field Atlantic 10 conference championships which is the longest streak in conference history. Over the weekend, URI men’s track & field won another A-10 title, their 10 th title in the last 14 years. They have now…
On Thursday, Feb. 15, the University of Rhode Island experienced a system disruption, denying most of the URI community from opening their emails and logging into e-Campus. URI Information Technology Services initiated an investigation into the disruption Friday, according to the University statement. There was no disruption to class schedules or other operations. While most…
Community Wellness Leaders hosted a paint night on Valentine’s Day at 193 Coffeehouse, inviting students to focus on themselves, relax and enjoy the vibes. Valentine’s Day has seen a shift, in recent years, to focus more on self love. This CWL event was advertised as a way to treat yourself on Valentine’s Day, according to…