New federal changes to Title IX policy regarding sexual assault will call for disciplinary hearings, the possibility of cross examination of the complainant and accused and will only cover cases that occur on-campus. On Aug. 14, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education implemented its new Title IX guidelines for sexual harassment. While Title IX itself…
The University of Rhode Island Honors Program kicked off its annual Honors Colloquium via YouTube on Tuesday with a discussion on why disability is highly stigmatized by society. To coincide with the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disability Act, this year’s theme is “Disability in the 21st Century.” Each talk will cover contemporary issues…
University announces campaign to raise $250 million by 2024. The URI foundation is raising money to improve student life on campus. Photo By Ethan Pellegrino. The University of Rhode Island Foundation recently announced a major campaign to raise $250 million by 2024 to further develop student life, campus programs and faculty research. The campaign, “Big…
Students can get jobs at places like the mailroom and the school store on campus. Photo from @uricampusstore. Although on-campus jobs are still available, students looking for a position may have to get creative during their job hunt due to limitations created by the COVID-19 pandemic. When the University of Rhode Island suspended all in-person…
In order to combat the spread of COVID-19 while still providing students with meals, the University of Rhode Island has made significant changes to dining services around campus. Due to restrictions and safety guidelines, all of the dining options are to-go and students must follow guidelines and safety regulations when inside and outside of the…
Social Justice and Inclusion Micro-credential now being offered to staff, faculty and affiliates Associate Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, Dr. Mary Grace Almandrez, helped organize a series of diversity modules for URI staff. Photo from Web.uri.edu The Office of Community, Equity and Diversity (CED) launched the Social Justice and Inclusion (SJ&I) Micro-credential in July…
The global pandemic is taking a toll on the American economy. Graphic by Elizabeth Wong. The United States economy has taken a serious hit due to COVID-19, and professors from the University of Rhode Island’s economics department have been analyzing the recession intently. Prior to the start of pandemic, URI economics Professor Richard McIntyre saw…
The University of Rhode Island’s Student Senate held a short meeting yesterday and passed one resolution. The resolution, introduced by Instruments Committee Chair Christopher Bove, called for the Senate to express condolences for the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died last Friday at the age of 87. The bill expressly mentioned…
Many Americans will be voting by mail in the upcoming election due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the mail ballots have recently been the subject of much controversy. With Election Day just over a month away, here are the facts about mail ballots, as well as information on where, when and how you can register…
URI biomedical engineers create PPE for health workers The University of Rhode Island’s biomedical engineering department helped produce much-needed personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping save lives across Rhode Island. When students were sent home in the spring 2020 semester, Dr. Kunal Mankodiya, associate professor of electrical, computer and biomedical engineering, and…