The keynote speaker for the annual LGBTQ+ symposium this March will be T. Wise. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor On March 23, the University of Rhode Island will host its 27th annual LGBTQ+ Symposium, where T. Wise, a transgender writer, educator, performer and social justice activist, will speak about his life experiences and…
After 40 or more years of service, some University faculty and staff were honored by the Lifetime Service Society. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu The University of Rhode Island honored 23 University employees and inducted them into the Lifetime Service Society, a club that honors those who have worked for the University for 40 or more years….
President Marc Parlange spoke with the Blue Economy Podcast last week about the University’s programs to encourage sustainability. PHOTO CREDIT: blueeconomypodcast.com University of Rhode Island President Marc Parlange recently spoke on a podcast to talk about the current direction of the University, the “Blue Economy” and the school’s participation in the Build Back Better Regional…
Micro-credential, Diversity Dialogues educate community To encourage a more diverse community on campus, Dialogues on Diversity are being implemented for both students and faculty. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu The University of Rhode Island is trying to do its part to amplify diversity in the community among both students and faculty, according to Mary Grace Almandrez, URI’s…
“Sistah Seeds” founder shares history of seeds in African-American culture Plant a seed for your new love of gardening. PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Charron | Staff Photographer For many generations, Amirah Mitchell’s family has strayed away from farming because of the intergenerational trauma associated with the action, but Mitchell is the first to break that cycle…
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…