President Donald Trump signed an executive order to end federally funded diversity, equity and inclusion programs on Jan. 20, potentially affecting students’ sense of belonging at the University of Rhode Island. In Section 2 of the White House’s executive order titled, “Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs And Preferencing,” DEI programs are referred to…
The University of Rhode Island is under investigation by the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights in response to a complaint alleging that certain URI scholarships are in violation of the 14th Amendment. The 14th Amendment states that “No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or…
University of Rhode Island fraternity Pi Kappa Alpha, commonly referred to as Pike, is returning back to campus life after a one-semester suspension period with an aim to foster a stronger culture of responsibility and accountability. Pike was suspended early last fall for violating the URI Student Handbook’s Health & Safety Hazing Policy, according to…
University of Rhode Island faculty convened for an academic summit focusing on the use and potential integration of artificial intelligence in academia on Jan. 16. Sue Adams, the interim vice provost for Academic and Faculty Initiatives, assembled staff and faculty with varying experiences and opinions on AI for the summit, entitled “AI at URI 2.0.” …
Amid executive orders targeting immigration from President Donald Trump, the Office of International Students and Scholars at the University of Rhode Island will continue to offer support to the university’s international student community, according to Melissa De Jesus, director of International Student Scholars and Immigration Services. “This is a time when folks can be concerned,”…
Bressler Hall experienced a water main break on Jan. 24 due to cold temperatures, requiring the Memorial Union to shut off all running water for four hours, according to Brad Irish, the Memorial Union assistant director of operations. The Ram’s Den, the Total Image Hair Salon and the 193 Coffeehouse were not operational on the…
University of Rhode Island faculty convened for an academic summit focusing on the use and potential integration of artificial intelligence in academia on Jan. 16. Sue Adams, the interim vice provost for Academic and Faculty Initiatives, assembled staff and faculty with varying experiences and opinions on AI for the summit, entitled “AI at URI 2.0.” …
The University of Rhode Island student senate swore in four new senators, approved nominations for a constitution review committee and approved four bills in its meeting on Wednesday. Senate President Argha Goswami joined elected Sens. Melanie Capraro, Clayton Roach, Isabella Neighbors and Tyler Dickson for an oath which motioned their induction as official members of…
More than 550 University of Rhode Island undergraduate and graduate students received their diplomas and celebrated their accomplishments on Saturday. The Block Island Sound Quintet played music to introduce the graduates as they walked into the Ryan Center on the Kingston Campus. Once the students were seated, Barbara Wolfe, university provost and executive vice president…
Twenty medical emergencies occurred on campus in the past week – the second most of any week in the semester, behind the week of Oct. 27, which had 22. Seven separate medical emergencies occurred on Wednesday, Dec. 4. That night, two emergencies were reported on Campus Avenue. The first occurred at Hillside Hall where two…