The University of Rhode Island community was the target of an ongoing phishing scam, according to a university-wide notice sent out by University of Rhode Island Police and Transportation and Parking on Feb. 6. The scam, targeted at new URI students, promised individuals a parking pass for the semester in exchange for their vehicle information…
Students and professors at the University of Rhode Island are adapting to changes made in required reading to accommodate the decline of long-form reading. Approximately 1 in 3 adults in the United States read at the lowest on a five-level scale, indicating that roughly 59 million adults across the nation are unable to read long-form…
Support has been growing at the University of Rhode Island for Sen. Linda L. Ujifusa and Rep. Jennifer Boylan’s proposed Rhode Island Climate Superfund Act, which would relieve Rhode Island taxpayers of paying for climate cleanup caused by fossil fuels. Surfrider Foundation is a national organization dedicated to protecting our oceans and coastlines from pollution…
As Rhode Island experiences a critical shortage of caregivers for seniors and adults with disabilities, some health professionals are calling for innovative solutions that higher education may play a key role in. The senior population is growing nationwide, causing an increase in demand for senior care. Adults aged 65 and above increased from 12% to…
Rhode Island-based Heritage Restaurant Group announced it would be acquiring iconic Wakefield restaurant The Mews Tavern, marking a new chapter in the establishment’s 79-year-history on Feb. 2. Known for its interior charm, comfort food and large selection of craft beers, The Mews Tavern has long been a community staple for residents of South County. Founded…
The University of Rhode Island student senate learned how to strengthen their professional presence and prepare for future careers Wednesday meeting. Career Education Specialist Angela Quagliaroli talked about resources offered through the Center for Career and Experiential Education. Quagliaroli introduced students to the university’s career clusters, including business, data analytics, education, health services, engineering and…
University of Rhode Island police responded to 10 medical emergencies, six motor vehicle accidents, three larceny reports and one report of a suspicious person. Nine of the 10 medical emergencies resulted in hospital transport. One incident involved an intoxicated student at Merrow Hall on Saturday, Feb. 7. In another case, officers assisted a student experiencing…
The University of Rhode Island announced a hiring freeze to prevent exceeding a state-imposed limit on the number of full-time employees that some are advocating against on Jan. 20. The hiring freeze applies to both full-time and part-time employees and is expected to remain in place until the end of the fiscal year on June…
A special commission of the Rhode Island State Senate unanimously voted to recommend opening a medical school at the University of Rhode Island on Jan. 27. The recommendation followed a report created by the commission. Co-led by URI President Marc Parlange and Sen. Pamela J. Lauria, it was formed in 2024 to evaluate the potential…
A student-senate-proposed bill that would enact a President’s List distinction on student transcripts received approval from the faculty senate on Jan. 22. The President’s List would serve as an additional post-semester honor, recognizing students who earn a grade point average of 3.8 or greater, according to Jackson Troxell, chairman of the academic affairs committee on…