The University of Rhode Island announced its plan to build two new dorm buildings by 2027 on Dec. 4, an accelerated timeline to what was proposed in the Housing and Residential Life Master Plan last fall. The university estimated the dorms would produce over 1,100 news beds on campus, through a public-private partnership with the…
Rhode Island released a report on Oct. 24 detailing that the state faces a projected $400 million deficit by fiscal year 2026 as surplus pandemic funds run out, and the University of Rhode Island has started to prepare. “The state is projecting a structural deficit and we certainly rely on state support at the university,”…
An inspection report from Ram’s Den on Nov. 21 revealed a presence of rodents and rodent droppings, which was the subject of two of five health code violations issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health during a yearly inspection. RIDOC issued a food establishment inspection to review the state of health code maintenance in…
The University of Rhode Island student senate met Wednesday to vote on six new senate positions for its internal elections and four bills, all of which were passed. To open the meeting, Vice President Sanah Feroz spoke on meeting with managers from Mainfare and Butterfield dining halls to discuss bringing greater visibility toward dietary restrictions,…
The University of Rhode Island student senate swore in ten newly-elected senators and approved four bills officially recognizing three new clubs and one organization on Wednesday. President Argha Goswami began the swearing-in ceremony by having all ten elected senators stand and repeat the student senate swearing-in oath. Goswami congratulated senators and welcomed them to the…
Over the past two weeks the University of Rhode Island Police responded to 19 medical emergencies and eight motor vehicle accidents, even as students left campus for Thanksgiving break. An arrest warrant was served to a 21-year-old man on Thursday, Nov. 21 on Complex Road. The warrant was served by the North Kingstown Police Department…
Students opening the online NetNutrition dining hall menus are met with a disclaimer warning about possible missing allergen information in the menus. The disclaimer reads: “FOOD ALLERGY CAUTION!! Ingredient and Allergen info still in development. Some menu items may have missing information.” The University of Rhode Island Dining Services added this disclaimer for particular circumstances…
The University of Rhode Island Student Action for Sustainability proposed the creation of a sustainability center on campus to better facilitate communication regarding student and faculty sustainability initiatives. The proposal was held on Oct. 21. in front of the president executive council, according to Kiersten Sundell, who serves as the SAS vice president and student…
Over Thanksgiving break, the University of Rhode Island worked to accommodate on-campus needs for those who relied on the more limited services due to low staffing. Butterfield was the only dining hall open during the Thanksgiving recess, operating at shortened hours between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Thanksgiving, the dining hall closed its doors…
A master’s psychology student at the University of Rhode Island continues to research how emotions and alcohol intoxication affect risks of sexual assault in young women on college campuses throughout Rhode Island. By observing how women are emotionally impacted by alcohol consumption, Reina Kiefer hopes to raise awareness for sexual assault prevention in her role…