Energy is intertwined with every part of our everyday lives, and realistic renewable energy goals are necessary for Rhode Island to keep the state and the planet thriving. The University of Rhode Island’s first Plugged Into Energy Research (PIER) lecture of the year discussed the struggles that come with integrating solar energy and simultaneously maintaining…
CNN’s Abby Phillip talked with a small group of student journalists after hosting the 14th annual Amanpour Lecture. PHOTO CREDIT: Leila Cox When Abby Phillip was invited to host this year’s edition of the University of Rhode Island’s annual Amanpour Lecture by Christiane Amanpour herself, she was floored. Phillip, anchor and senior political correspondent at…
Gender & women’s studies event remotely brings trans authors to campus P. Carl joined Merideth Talusan at URI to talk about their personal experiences in public as transgender activists and what inspired their latest award-winning stories. PHOTO CREDIT: pcarl.com The University of Rhode Island gender and women’s studies department hosted two award winning trans-rights activists…
After being removed from the University in 2013, the Alpha Chi Omega sorority is making its return. PHOTO CREDIT: Contributed by: Gianna Cappelli Eight years after being removed from the University of Rhode Island, national sorority Alpha Chi Omega is back on campus and working to re-establish itself in the Greek Life community. According to…
Health Services is expected to look different in the future as an $80 million project to construct a new building is being planned. PHOTO CREDIT: Siobhan Richards The University of Rhode Island has plans to construct a new building to house Health Services and the Counseling Center under one roof after a multi-year construction delay….
URI Foundation increases fundraising goal to $300 million by 2024 The University’s “Big Ideas. Bold Plans.” campaign launched in 2020 has increased its fundraising goal to achieve $300 million by June 30, 2024. PHOTO CREDIT: Melissa Marchese Increasing the University of Rhode Island’s campaign goal from $250 million to $300 million was not only a…
From the Senate Chambers this week: a request from the Faculty Senate President, two passed bills and a resolution and a general discussion regarding COVID-19 protocols. Faculty Senate President Audrey Cardany attended the Student Senate Meeting this week and proposed to invite a member of the Student Senate to join Faculty Senate meetings as part…
As the University College of Academic Success (UCAS) tries to find a new dean, right now they’re working from within. PHOTO CREDIT: Contributed by uri.edu Nearly three months after the retirement of its former dean of 35 years, the University of Rhode Island’s University College of Academic Success (UCAS) has still not begun the search…
Courses to help students connect, teach basic skills The Harrington School of Communication and Media at the University of Rhode Island has updated its curriculum to give Harrington students a shared skill set across majors and to create a tighter-knit community among students. The new Harrington Core Curriculum requires students to take four introductory courses,…
URI recently updated its COVID-19 event policies, now requiring proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test. PHOTO CREDIT: Siobhan Richards. The University of Rhode Island COVID-19 Task Force has updated the COVID-19 policies again, stating that both outside guests, employees and students will have to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19…