The University of Rhode Island’s BridgeUSA chapter, BridgeURI, collaborated with St. George’s School’s Civil Discourse fellowship to foster respectful political dialogue. The group of a dozen high school students from St. George’s and their teacher, Sarah Mason, discussed questions presented by BridgeURI such as: “Do executive orders give too much power to the president or…
As international university students across the United States have visas revoked, the University of Rhode Island is unable to do anything but inform. Getting a visa revoked is a federal issue, according to Kristin Johnson, the vice provost for global initiatives at URI. “[The students] are no longer supported or sponsored by the URI because…
With over 6,500 students currently on various meal plans at the University of Rhode Island, dining services is preparing for potential impacts from recently implemented tariffs, according to Dining Services Director Pierre St-Germain. These changes might affect campus operations, specifically surrounding the funding that goes into the dining halls and other food services such as…
No charges will be filed over a crash that killed former University of Rhode Island Memorial Union director Maureen McDermott last fall. The crash occurred at the intersection of Campus Avenue and Lower College Road. McDermott was reportedly struck after the driver turned left on Campus Avenue. The collision occurred on Nov. 6. McDermott died…
The former director of student involvement, Maureen McDermott’s life, service and commitment to campus life inspired the University of Rhode Island to rename the Student Leadership Award upon her passing. By honoring a student who has “positively contributed to the campus community by empowering others and inspiring those around them,” the Rainville Award category recognizes…
The University of Rhode Island implemented an early decision option for prospective students of the graduating class of 2029. The admissions office tracked opportunities for students nationally, according to Becky Muholland, the director of first-year admission and operations for the undergraduate admission office. Prospective students were interested about early decision at URI, so the office…
The Equal Protection Project, a Rhode Island non-profit organization, has brought 60 civil rights complaints to multiple educational institutions across the country, citing discrimination perpetuated in the name of diversity, equity and inclusion. The organization filed a complaint against the state’s flagship public university, University of Rhode Island, on Dec. 11, 2024, citing discrimination in…
State Rep. Terri Cortvriend and Sen. Victoria Gu announced bills to protect shoreline access points on March 26, according to a Rhode Island General Assembly press release. One bill would allow towns in Rhode Island to preserve abandoned roads that act as access points for shore recreation, some of which are abandoned or are threatened…
The University of Rhode Island Student Senate swore in President Melian Quoira-Reyes and Vice President Bitanya Hailu for the 2025-2026 academic year and met for two separate meetings. The senate met for their first meeting of the 2025-2026 academic year as well as an annual meeting recognizing graduating senators. In their first meeting as president…
Two reports of assault were reported this week. The first instance occurred on Thursday, April 10 and was recorded as a staff incident. The offender was referred to Human Resources for intervention and sanctions. No charges were filed and there were no reported injuries. The second assault occurred Sunday, April 13. The incident was a…