First in-person Welcome Days since 2019 see high turnout Admitted and prospective students are invited to attend Welcome Days to learn about life at URI. Pictured: Tour guide Ty Bully with his brother, who has committed to URI, and parents. PHOTO CREDIT: URI Tour Guides The University of Rhode Island is hosting in-person Welcome Day…
This week in the Student Senate: new and former committee chairs and senators were sworn into Senate, WRIU Radio Station requested a $500,000 grant and a $300,000 loan to fix their radio tower and two bills were passed. The meeting began with President Grace Kiernan swearing in newly elected and re-elected Senators onto the Senate….
Students in GWS 320: Feminism Into Action speak at the Rhode Island State House to advocate for reproductive rights. Photo contributed by: Jody Lisberger Exposure to the global impact of feminist advocacy work influenced students in GWS 320: Feminism Into Action to make their voices heard by the state government. Jody Lisberger, associate professor at…
University sees greatest amount of awards received in history One of the most prestigious scholarships in marine science is being granted to seven URI students. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu Eight sophomores at the University of Rhode Island were awarded the Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in early April….
TMD students to showcase new designs at annual show The textiles, fashion merchandising and design (TMD) department at the University of Rhode Island will host their annual “Spring Splash” fashion show event titled “Waves of Change” to commemorate the changes that the world and the fashion industry have endured during the past two years in…
OCG 539: Hacking4Oceans discusses environment, economics In fall 2021, in a collaboration between the Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO) and the College of Business, the University of Rhode Island started a class that will return next year, OCG 539: Hacking4Oceans, where students can work with businesses and mentors to find solutions for current ocean issues….
URI’s Forensic Science seminar continues with James Cliff’s “Crime Scene Investigation.” PHOTO CREDIT: Stevenson.edu James Clift, a Providence police detective, contrasted the perception of crime scene investigation on television shows and the news with real-life police work at the ninth installment of the Forensic Science Seminar Series during the spring 2022 semester. The event, which…
With Earth Day approaching it is important to look at ways climate change affects areas. URI’s GSO explored “Effects of Climate Change on Recreational Fishing and Boating” this past week. PHOTO CREDIT: seagrant.gso.uri.edu The University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography hosted the Rhode Island Sea Grant Baird Symposium webinar series “Effects of Climate…
Dance marathon returns in-person for the first time in two years This year’s annual RhodyTHON raised $62,345.68 to donate to Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence. PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Charron | Staff Photographer RhodyTHON had their 10 hour-long dance marathon on Saturday, April 2 to raise money and celebrate the funds they raised over the year…
New system encourages acceptance in classrooms URI’s E-Campus page now allows students to edit their preferred name, pronouns and gender identity. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor The University of Rhode Island released new name, pronoun and gender identity markers on most of its online systems for students, faculty and staff. Annie Russell, director…