The URI film program has been upgraded to a department this semester, but what does that mean? PHOTO CREDIT: Melissa Marchese | Staff Photographer As a part of the Harrington School of Communication and Media’s goal to constantly innovate and improve, the film program was officially promoted from a program to a department. The decision…
VCU apologized to a URI commentator who was unable to access the commentators’ box at VCU. PHOTO CREDIT: Shane Donaldson For his entire career, Shane Donaldson has wanted to be judged by anything but his disability. When Shane Donaldson posted a tweet about not being able to call the University of Rhode Island’s basketball game…
URI alum, journalist demonstrates dedication to truth URI alum Christiane Amanpour of CNN receives the Larry Foster Award for Integrity in Public Communication PHOTO CREDIT: Greg Clark | Staff Photographer University of Rhode Island alum Christiane Amanpour received the Larry Foster Award for Integrity in Public Communication on Wednesday, Feb. 23. The Foster Award recognizes…
URI is aiming to include more diverse perspectives in their leadership positions. PHOTO CREDIT: Melissa Marchese | Staff Photographer The University of Rhode Island’s Board of Trustees, Faculty Senate and Administrative Officers are collaborating in their efforts to increase diversity among University Leadership positions. The aforementioned groups control a large part of URI’s academic affairs…
URI continues to urge students to comply with indoor mask mandates, even after Governor Dan McKee lifted the statewide mandate. PHOTO CREDIT: whatsupmag.com While Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee lifted the statewide indoor mask mandate on Feb. 11, the University of Rhode Island will continue to require community members to adhere to the original COVID-19…
URI partners with the Tomaquag museum to engage community members with the indigenous history of the Kingston Campus. PHOTO CREDIT: Cranston Herald Understanding the Indigenous history that lies on the University of Rhode Island’s campus is essential for students, according to Amy Albert, the community engagement coordinator at the Center for Career and Experiential Education…
The director of the Rhode Island State Crime Laboratory discusses how the use of explosives in the military has changed over the past 100 years. PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Charron | Staff Photographer The University of Rhode Island hosted the second installment of the Forensic Science Seminar Series for the spring 2022 semester on Feb. 18….
Camp Cronin hosts a beach clean-up where students volunteer to clean the community beach. PHOTO CREDIT: Erin Brown | Staff Reporter The University of Rhode Island’s location in the Ocean State has created a University-wide focus on ocean conservation and protection. The Ocean Recovery Community Alliance, also known as ORCA, partnered with URI’s Center for…
Pier built in conjunction with new research vessel New renovations planned for the URI Bay Campus. PHOTO CREDIT: Greg Clark | Staff Photographer The University of Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay Campus will be getting some new renovations in a new research ship and dock. The dock was funded by a $250,000 grant that R.I. Senator…
This week from the senate chambers: talks over the continuation of mask mandates. The meeting began with an appearance from Faculty Senate President Audrey Cardany and University of Rhode Island Health Services and Interim Vice President of Student Affairs Ellen Reynolds. Cardany and Reynolds, who are both part of the COVID-19 pandemic leadership group, came…