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…
Apps like Handshake, Starfish and LinkedIn can help students network and find internship possibilities. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor As the semester comes to an end and students start looking for summer internships, the University of Rhode Island’s Center for Career and Experiential Education (CCEE) has made lots of resources available to help…
URI President Marc Parlange congratulates Leila Cox on winning the Rainville Servant Leadership Award. Photo contributed by: Michael J. Nolf This Tuesday, the University of Rhode Island’s 34th A. Robert Rainville Leadership Awards honored dozens of nominees who have displayed leadership within the campus community, awarding three individuals and one organization that stood out among…
The bi-annual Student Senate blue light walk was held last week as a way to check on safety measures on campus. PHOTO CREDIT: Melissa Marchese | Staff Photographer On Thursday, March 31, the Student Senate held their bi-annual Blue Light Walk, a night where the Senate walks around campus and tests the blue light system…
The University of Rhode Island’s Master of Public Administration program held a virtual event on April 13 titled “Challenges and Opportunities for Green Infrastructure, Stormwater, and Resilience Funding in Rhode Island” about policy recommendations aimed at Rhode Island municipalities based on the results of a study the program conducted. For the study, the MPA team…
URI received a Gold Military Friendly Schools Award for its commitment to creating a successful environment for military and veteran students. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu The University of Rhode Island received a Gold Military Friendly Schools Award on March 9 for the University’s support of veteran and military students. Tracy Santos, a Marine Corp veteran, junior…
An update to indoor mask mandates now allows individual professors to choose the masks requirements in their classroom. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor After closely monitoring the Center for Disease Control‘s (CDC) most recent COVID-19 guidelines, the University of Rhode Island updated its mask policy for the rest of the spring semester. The…