Jim Langevin continues to serve Rhode Island through education at URI, Brown Congressman, Jim Langevin is expected to visit URI’s Political science classrooms. PHOTO CREDIT: pbn.com The University of Rhode Island announced on Jan. 17 that former United States Representative James Langevin has been appointed as a visiting scholar in the department of political science. …
URI Health Services has received over 56,000 COVID tests from RIDOH to distribute to students for free. PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Charron The University of Rhode Island has been giving out free COVID-19 test kits since the fall of 2022, according to Jennifer Hodshon, senior associate director of Health Services and acting director of Health Services….
Illustration by: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor This week from the Student Senate: steering wheel locks for car owners on campus, new developments in the ongoing Narragansett three-person housing ordinance and new security camera coverage. The University of Rhode Island Chief of Police Michael Jagoda spoke to the Student Senate stressing the Police Department’s initiatives to give…
Students and staff reflect on global ventures Student learning how to use an underwater camera in Belize. Photo Courtesy of: Anya Hanson At the University of Rhode Island, there are over 700 study abroad locations, both domestic and international with options to study abroad for entire semesters, summer sessions and short spring break trips, there…
University announces 2023 commencement ceremony dates, agenda The university will celebrate Class of 2023 on the Quad. PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Charron The University of Rhode Island Commencement ceremony for the class of 2023 will be held on Saturday, May 20 at 10 a.m and will be the second commencement to take place on the Kingston…
University sources fresh, local fish for on campus meals Pictured: Baja Fish Tacos from Mainfare Dining hall. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor The University of Rhode Island Dining Services announced on Jan. 20 that they will start serving locally sourced seafood in the dining halls on campus on Feb. 1. Pierre St. Germain,…
President Marc Parlange outlines 10-year plan, strategic priorities President Parlange discusses 10-year plan. PHOTO CREDIT: Eddie Melfi | Staff Photographer University of Rhode Island President Marc Parlange gave the 2023 State of the University address on Feb. 1 to emphasize positive development and present a strategic 10-year plan. Parlange made clear his pride in the…
Former Black Gold editor-in-chief reflects on campus experience Page from the Black Gold paper 50 years ago. PHOTO CREDIT: URI Library Archives Although the University of Rhode Island is currently only home to one newspaper, the Black Gold is a student newspaper that used to run alongside The Good Five Cent Cigar. Valerie J. Southern…
Illustration by: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor The Spring 2023 session of the University of Rhode Island Student Senate is off to a quick start. A fourth amendment to the URI Student Senate Constitution was proposed, a new at-large representative was elected and concern was expressed regarding an elevated level of complaints regarding off-campus student…
Danielle Dennis devoted to teacher advocacy, growing connections New dean of URI’s Feinstein College of Education, Danielle Dennis aims to encourage students’ long learning. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu The University of Rhode Island has named Danielle Dennis dean of the Alan Shawn Feinstein College of Education and Professional Studies. Dennis, a scholar of literacy education and…