Executive orders from President Donald Trump, which propose 25% tariffs on imports from China, Canada and Mexico have caused University of Rhode Island professors and staff to raise multiple economic and safety concerns for students. The orders calling for possible tariffs on imports from these countries were released by the White House on Feb. 1….
The University of Rhode Island raised tuition 3.5% in the fourth consecutive year of tuition increases. Tuition will rise to $17,476 a year for in-state students, and $39,398 for out of state students, according to WPRI. While the university attempts “to keep it [tuition] as low as possible,” the rising costs of housing, dining and…
Despite administrative and management concerns sparked by local communities, South County Hospital continues to serve as the closest and primary hospital for the University of Rhode Island. After the resignation of several physicians in Sept. 2024, South County Health faced public criticism over management. Save South County Hospital, a non-profit group, was formed in September…
A University of Rhode Island biomedical research program for disadvantaged first-year and second-year students stands on uneasy ground after the Trump administration froze funding under the National Institutes of Health, which the program receives funding through. Research funding cuts are projected to result in an annual loss of $4.8 million for URI, according to a…
A federal judge in Baltimore blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order halting federally funded diversity, equity and inclusion programs, giving such programs a moment to breathe while they attempt to respond. United States District Judge Adam Abelson issued a federal injunction after a lawsuit was filed on Feb. 3 by the city of Baltimore, the…
Students in environmental fields are losing federal internship and employment opportunities due to funding issues caused by the Trump administration. Ella Squires, a second-year geological oceanography major at the University of Rhode Island, was working at her local coffee shop on Feb. 13 when she got an email informing her that her internship program was…
The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education declared the University of Rhode Island a top-tier research institution with an R1 designation on Feb. 13. The declaration is given based on the amount of money the university attracts from outside sources like federal agencies, according to theCarnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education website. “Earning…
The University of Rhode Island Student Senate met with members from the office of Community Equity and Diversity to discuss its importance, reviewed the results from a shuttle service survey and passed a bill acknowledging a senate recognized organization on Wednesday. The senate was joined by members of the CED: Markeisha Miner, vice president, Michelle…
This week, the University of Rhode Island Police addressed issues such as a mental health crisis, potential vandalism and motor vehicle accidents. Two medical emergencies occurred at Health Services this week that required transportation to the hospital. One instance occurred on Thursday Feb. 20 and involved abdominal pain. Officials arrived at 3:10 p.m and the…
An outbreak of the yearly bird flu, or avian influenza, has quickly spread nation-wide, skyrocketing egg prices and putting the birds of local farms at risk. Peckham Farm sits at the bottom of the University of Rhode Island’s campus and is home to 65 outdoor chickens and 40 inside birds. With the migratory season in…