As the University of Rhode Island prepares to release a new budget model on July 1, students and faculty are weighing what this change could mean for the future of academic majors and programs. The university is moving away from an incremental budgeting system, in which colleges receive a certain amount annually, to a model…
University of Rhode Island students felt relief when purchasing their textbooks for their Chinese classes after tariffs were lifted on China and Taiwan. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on China on Feb. 4, 2025, which placed a 10% penalty on all Chinese goods, according to the Associated Press. The tariffs imposed on Taiwan came as…
Arrests April 25: A well-being check resulted in the arrest of a 44-year-old Wakefield resident, who was charged with a DUI and driving with a suspended license. Larceny April 22: Hope Commons Dining Hall Motor Vehicle Accident April 23: Keaney Road April 24: Gorham Residence Hall Harassment April 23: Report filed at URI Police station.
Members of the University of Rhode Island community who have voiced their opinion on the university’s use of artificial intelligence say they have been cut off by official URI Instagram pages. URI accounts have been advertising different events on campus utilizing AI, which have received a negative public opinion online from some, according to The…
The University of Rhode Island Student Senate swore in its new jury, passed two bills and discussed upcoming plans for dining on Wednesday. The nominations for the jury were Genevieve Walsh, Jayci Tickner, Meghan Capano, Catherine Fullerton and Jackson Brent. All were sworn in unanimously with one abstention for Brent. Campus Affairs Chair Sebastian Rosa…
Arrests April 15: Motor Vehicle Stop led to the arrest of 19-year-old University of Rhode Island student Mia Johnson, who was charged with possession of a false ID. Motor Vehicle Accidents April 14: Upper College Road April 16: Briar Lane April 17: Old North Lane April 19: Keaney Road Suspicious Person April 17: Upper College…
The Rhode Island Senate approved the appointment of University of Rhode Island alumnus David Barett, ’78, as the newest member of the Board of Trustees and reappointed five existing members on March 31. Barett was appointed to the Board by Gov. Dan McKee on March 25, filling a seat previously held by former Congressman Robert…
Disturbances April 10: Fayerweather Residence Hall, 18 year-old South Kingstown resident Joseph Mancini was arrested and charged with possession of a schedule I to V controlled substance and first offense willful trespass. Motor Vehicle Accident April 7: Route 138 Highway Suspicious Activity April 7: Memorial Union, gone on arrival.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on April 3 aimed at limiting the number of years college athletes can compete and how often they are able to transfer schools. Under the order, athletes would be limited to five years playing and one transfer without penalty. Currently, the NCAA’s Division I eligibility timeline is five…
The University of Rhode Island Student Senate opened its latest meeting by emphasizing respect and structure, as leaders set expectations for decorum while addressing student concerns ranging from parking to residence life as the semester wrapped up.. “I want this to be a space of respect,” Speaker of the Assembly Ryan Niro said. “If we…