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URI Theatre looks to make a return to in-person productions. PHOTO CREDIT: URI Communications Last week, the University of Rhode Island’s theatre department announced the casts for this fall semester’s productions, “Silent Sky” and “Clue.” The department plans for these performances, starting in October, to have a live in-person audience for the first time since…
The team celebrates their Governor’s Cup trophy win with Gov. Dan McKee (top right) and URI President Marc Parlange (bottom right). Contributed by James Singer. The University of Rhode Island Football team is off to its best start in 16 years after defeating in-state rival Brown University 45-24, capturing their third straight Governor’s Cup trophy. …
University partners with new neighbor Tomaquag Museum. Stephanie Morningstar spoke at the first Master Gardner’s webinar of the school year. PHOTO CREDIT: nefoclandtrust.com The University of Rhode Island’s Collaborative Extension recently held its first webinar of the semester for community members to learn about Indigenous plants and discuss the Tomaquag Museum’s plan to move onto…
New University President Marc Parlange settles in as new semester starts. PHOTO CREDIT: University of Rhode Island After just a few short weeks as the 12th president of the University of Rhode Island, Marc Parlange has already ingrained himself in the community in learning the importance of the Providence College and URI rivalry firsthand. In…
As state regulations involving COVID-19 shift, URI Dining Services returns to offering in-person meals. PHOTO CREDIT: Joe Kulik In accordance with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the state of Rhode Island, the University of Rhode Island is offering students options for dining this year that have been unavailable for the past…
Andre Blackett, 38, closes the game out with a sack, leading Rhode Island to a win against their CAA foe, Albany. Contributed by James Singer. The University of Rhode Island Football team kicked off conference play last weekend with a nail-biting 16-14 victory on the road against the University of Albany Great Danes. A strong,…
Women’s Center returns to campus in new location. PHOTO CREDIT: Melissa Marchese For the University of Rhode Island’s Women’s Center, the return to an in-person school year also means a return to the use of the Center’s in-person space. According to the Women’s Center’s mission statement, its goal is to provide a safe, empowering space…
Senior defensive back on the football team Coby Tippett, center, is one of many athletes benefiting from his name, image and likeness. Photo from gorhody.com. “One who engages in a pursuit, study, science or sport as a pastime rather than as a profession.” That’s the Merriam-Webster Dictionary definition of “amateur”–– a word that was used…
Maximus Julian, Leah Ribner-Martin two of University’s brightest The University of Rhode Island tragically lost two students this summer and continues to mourn their passings as the academic year begins. Maximus Julian, a 22-year-old student in the College of Business, passed away on June 1 after being the victim of a random act of violence…
URI is requiring students to be vaccinated, but if they’re exempt, they must receive twice-weekly testing. Photo credit: Greg Clark. The University of Rhode Island recently updated its COVID-19 policies for the fall 2021 semester, due to the rise of the delta variant and the increase in fully vaccinated students. Last year, the University’s guidelines…