The University of Rhode Island has created new majors in recent years in an effort to increase academic opportunities across their eight degree-granting colleges. Programs like Criminology and Criminal Justice (CCJ), International Studies and Diplomacy (ISD) and Data Science have recently been added to URI’s curriculum, giving students more opportunities to expand their interests. Professor…
During this week’s meeting of the University of Rhode Island Student Senate, the bill calling for the implementation of a new constitution was passed. This new constitution will reflect changes made during the past several meetings of Student Senate. A bill calling for the referendum polling the student opinion on increasing the Club Sports and…
Olympic Athlete Dr. John Carlos demonstrates the meaning of the black power fist as a symbol for civil rights during his lecture. Photo by Siobhan Richards Story by Kate LeBlanc and Jack Meyer. Civil Rights Advocate and Olympic Medalist John Carlos visited the University of Rhode Island on Wednesday to speak at the second annual…
Dr. Lobsand Sangay, Tibetan president-in-exile. Photo courtesy of Thupten Tendhar. The University of Rhode Island, along with Yale University, will be visited by Dr. Lobsang Sangay, the exiled president of Tibet on his “Thank you, America” event tour. Sangay, of the Central Tibetan Administration will be coming to URI Alumni Center on Thursday, Feb. 14…
Images courtesy of the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, Mapping Deepwater Areas in the Caribbean and South Atlantic Bight. A team of four University of Rhode Island students came up with a stabilizing system for using a 3D printer at sea that can generate critical ship equipment. Seniors Josh Allder, Grady Bolan, Sean…
Students line up in the dining hall to get food from the Homestyle Buffet. Photo by Joseph Lachance. New Food, New Hours for Dining Services The University of Rhode Island’s Dining Services will be expanding their options and hours this semester in order to increase the quality and accessibility of food for students with meal…
Demetrius Harmon shakes hands with audience members during the lecture “We Gon’ Be Alright.” Photo by Momolu Akoiwala. The University of Rhode Island’s oldest multicultural organization, Uhuru Sasa, and the Student Entertainment Committee hosted their second annual joint lecture, “We Gon’ Be Alright,” this past Tuesday, Feb. 5. The event featured keynote speaker, Demetrius Harmon,…
Performers squared off in the ring on Sunday night during the NXT Live Show. Photo by Greg Clark. The University of Rhode Island’s Ryan Center hosted an NXT wrestling event this past weekend, making it the third time professional wrestling has come to campus. NXT, a branch of the World Wrestling Entertainment brand, acts as…
Two professors at the University of Rhode Island have used computer modeling to examine the deadly Anak Krakatau volcano collapse and resulting tsunami that occurred in December 2018. Steven Carey, a professor emeritus of oceanography, and Stephan Grilli, department chair and professor of ocean engineering, have used available data to simulate the collapse. The collapse…
The University of Rhode Island has reassured that despite the government shutdown over winter break, students will still receive their financial aid. Carnell Jones, the director of Enrollment Services, said that URI has been understanding for incoming students for the spring 2019 semester that have had processing issues. The main issue concerned IRS transcripts which…