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Students at URI are teaming up with NASA to develop engines that will cut space travel to Mars in half. PHOTO CREDIT: NASA When University of Rhode Island mechanical and industrial engineering professor Bahram Nassersharif first met Michael Houts, he knew that he wanted to bring Houts to his classroom. Houts, nuclear research manager at…
Female student-athletes coach children on campus URI hosts a National Girls and Women in Sports day clinic for the first time after the pandemic to help spark a passion for athletics in young women. PHOTO CREDIT: Greg Clark For the first time in two years, URI Athletics’ “National Girls and Women in Sports Day” clinic…
Marcus Nevius featured in PBS documentary History and Africana studies professor Marcus Nevius emphasizes the importance of networking for students. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu University of Rhode Island professor Marcus Nevius’ professional journey, once filled with uncertainty, has blossomed into a fulfilling career, but not without some help along the way. Nevius, an associate professor of…
With 12 straight wins, the Rams now hold the third longest active win streak in the country. PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com The Rhody Women’s Basketball team continued its historic run this past week as they extended their program-record winning streak to 12 with wins on the road at La Salle University and Saint Joseph’s University. The…
Ellen Reynolds, vice president of student health and wellness and director of health services, urges students to continue to adhere to COVID-19 mandates to keep the community safe. PHOTO CREDIT: Melissa Marchese | Staff Photographer Unlike other universities in Rhode Island that started online for the first few weeks of the spring semester due to…
Students shocked by new requirement Realty company requires application fees for students looking to rent off-campus. PHOTO CREDIT: Melissa Marchese | Staff Photographer As many students at the University of Rhode Island are looking for off-campus housing for the next academic year, some rental companies have started requiring application fees. Abbott Properties LLC, a real…
Renovations on the second floor of Ranger Hall are planned to be completed at the end of the summer. PHOTO CREDIT: Greg Clark | Staff Photographer Ranger Hall, the home of the University of Rhode Island’s Harrington School of Communication and Media, is on track to finish the renovations by the start of the fall…
Five books to read during the season of love Whether you relish in the romance of Valentine’s Day or curse the holiday and people who celebrate it, you can’t deny that love is addictive. I used to be an avid reader in middle school and re-sparked my interest during the pandemic, devouring romance novel after…
Twelfth night preview: Experience a Shakesperian comedy with URI Theater this March. PHOTO CREDIT: Asolo Repertory Theater Students are in for an “absolute party” when attending the University of Rhode Island Theatre Department’s production of William Shakespeare’s classic “Twelfth Night,” according to Riley Nedder, the lead actress of the production and a junior theatre and…
Chanell Williams was 1 of 3 Rams in double figures in the team’s 60-52 win on Wednesday. PHOTO CREDIT: Siobhan Richards Another crucial win for an already historic season. On Wednesday, the University of Rhode Island women’s basketball team picked up their 10th straight win this season and their 17th straight win at the Ryan…