The Rhode Island state budget passed in July includes the creation of a Board of Trustees for the University of Rhode Island, which is intended to allow the University more independence in governing its affairs. Supporters of the initiative believe that the separate board will help URI become more competitive and flexible in its approach…
Students Mackenzie Cetta and Tori Nelson express support toward students going to vote. Photo by Autumn Walter Starting in the fall of 2020, the University of Rhode Island will give students Election Day off during even numbered years to encourage civic engagement. Originally, Faculty Senate, the group that votes on the academic calendar, had to…
EEE has impacted humans and livestock more than usual in 2019. A West Warwick resident died from Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), a disease transmitted by mosquitoes that can cause ongoing neurologic problems, on Sept. 9, according to the Providence Journal. This was the first reported death caused by EEE in Rhode Island since 2007 according…
The brand new engineering building is now open for classes. Photo by Greg Clark Building opened for the first day of classes, but finishing touches are still being completed. After years of planning and construction, engineering students were able to begin their fall semester in the new, $125 million Fascitelli Center for Advanced Engineering. Rhode…
The College of Nursing students received a grant to do hands-on work. Photo by Greg Clark. The University of Rhode Island’s graduate program will receive a $2.7 million grant over the next four years to increase student experience at local healthcare centers and aid in tuition payment. With the grant, students will do hands on…
The University of Rhode Island’s Student Senate passed a bill to implement the Student Senate bylaws during this week’s meeting. Student Senate has been working for months to pass these bylaws. John Bagley, chair of Instruments Committee, which is in charge of modifying the bylaws, thanked the members of Student Senate for their assistance. Work…
Thursday, Sept. 5 At 6:55 a.m., a call was issued for vandalism at Browning Hall. A report was filed. At 12:05 p.m., there was a motor vehicle stop on Upper College Road. A verbal warning was issued. Friday, Sept. 6 At 10:45 a.m., vehicle vandalism was reported at the Briar Lane lot. A report was…
Programs, committees in turmoil after external review, lack of communication creates further issues Campus diversity was recently questioned after an external review was completed and presidential committees were disbanded. | Photo by Anna Meassick. By Laura Weick and Kate LeBlanc Last January, the University of Rhode Island released a report by an external review team…
by Theresa Brown and Andy Main Several resource centers at the University of Rhode Island are continuing to make improvements to the mental health services offered on campus in order to provide students with the highest quality of treatment possible. With a staff that is certified to handle a wide array of topics, the…
New improvements have been scheduled for dining services for the fall semester. | Photo by Grace DeSanti. Pierre St-Germain, director of dining services, looks to welcome a food truck, a sushi bar, a new chef and other additions to the University of Rhode Island next semester. URI has purchased the food truck and is working…