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Aron Parker celebrates a touchdown against the University of New Hampshire. Photo by Autumn Walter. For the second time in as many weeks, the Rhode Island football team lost in heartbreaking fashion, this time falling to the University of New Hampshire 27-24. Unlike in their week two loss to Delaware, where the Rams raced out…
Alumnus Tom Ryan and wife donate $35 million, the largest in URI history Photo by Greg Clark. Alumnus Tom Ryan and wife give $35 million Alumnus Thomas M. Ryan and his wife Cathy Ryan have made a $35 million donation to the University of Rhode Island, the largest private donation in history. The $35 million…
Alan Cooperman educates his audience about religion in America during the first honors colloquium. Photo by Autumn Walter. Alan Cooperman kicked off this year’s Honors Colloquium on Religion in America this past Tuesday, with his lecture exploring the diversity of religion and spirituality in the United States and how it plays a role in culture,…
Following cuts, finding a parking spot now takes longer in the Keaney lot. Photo by Greg Clark. Students were angered that the University cut the Keaney commuter lot nearly in half The commuter lot in Keaney was cut nearly in half over the summer, frustrating many students and causing difficulty parking in lots designated for…
Simon Trcka helps bring the URI soccer team to victory against Merrimack University. Photo by Autumn Walter In recent seasons overtime has not been kind to the University of Rhode Island men’s soccer team. Before Friday’s matchup against the Merrimack Warriors, the Rams had not won in overtime at the URI Soccer Complex since the…
Emmett Goods passionately plays his trombone for a captivated audience. Photo by James Singer. Jazz trombone teacher practices for his doctoral performance in front of students Emmett Goods steps on stage in front of an intimate group of 16 people and raises his brass trombone to his lips. The first notes of the performance ring…
The Rhode Island state budget passed in July includes the creation of a Board of Trustees for the University of Rhode Island, which is intended to allow the University more independence in governing its affairs. Supporters of the initiative believe that the separate board will help URI become more competitive and flexible in its approach…
Fans and Students gather for the University’s first Rhody football game on the new turf against University of Delaware. Photos by Autumn Walter. Rhody Loses Home Opener in Triple OT Thriller The turf was set, the lights were on and Meade Stadium was brimming with a packed house to usher in a new era of…
Students Mackenzie Cetta and Tori Nelson express support toward students going to vote. Photo by Autumn Walter Starting in the fall of 2020, the University of Rhode Island will give students Election Day off during even numbered years to encourage civic engagement. Originally, Faculty Senate, the group that votes on the academic calendar, had to…
Film Media students Sarah Angeloni, Alyssa Botelho and Marion O’Sullivan, celebrate their achievements at the 48 Hour Film Festival. Photo by Grace DeSanti. Several film media students from the University of Rhode Island took on the challenge of competing in Providence’s 48-Hour Film Project this past July. The 48-Hour Film Project is an annual film…