A doctoral student at the University of Rhode Island, Rachel Young, has filed a federal lawsuit against the university, accusing the institution of failing to meet basic accessibility requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act, thereby violating her civil rights, according to an article published on GoLocalProv. The complaint was filed in the U.S. District…
Students expressed frustration with the University of Rhode Island Student Senate and their response to comments made by the College Republicans on Instagram. The incident first came to light on Wednesday, Dec. 3, when the Instagram account @providenceprogressives, a progressive Providence journalism outlet, posted screenshots of comments made by @uri_gop, the College Republicans Instagram account,…
The University of Rhode Island is planning to renovate the Memorial Union to increase student retention and meet the needs of the next student body, according to the Campus Improvement Plan. The aim for the renovation is to create a flexible space that fits students, the campus community and alumni expectations, according to the Campus…
University of Rhode Island students feel that the decision to use an AI voiceover to read graduates’ names during the December graduation ceremony is “disrespectful” and “offensive,” according to responses in a survey sent out by The Good Five Cent Cigar. The Cigar conducted a survey on Monday asking students for their opinions on the…
The University of Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay Campus is already undergoing major renovations, with upcoming plans for even more, according to Ryan Carrillo, the URI director of planning and real estate development. The master plan for these renovations started in 2016, leading the project to be completed in different phases, according to Carrillo. Phase I…
Routine health inspections by the Rhode Island Department of Health found violations of health codes, including the presence of rodent droppings, at multiple University of Rhode Island dining halls, according to Food Establishment Inspections. A live mouse was found in a snap trap in the Rams Den kitchen during the inspection, according to the Dec….
The University of Rhode Island Student Senate finished the fall semester with various initiatives targeted at strengthening communication with students and modernizing campus policy. Speaker of the Assembly Cole Rinne said his first semester leading the senate has been busy but rewarding. After four years of being involved, Rinne said he’s proud of the progress…
As the winter season approaches, the University of Rhode Island is taking action to ensure the safety of students with mobility disabilities on campus. The university is required to make all pathways accessible following any adverse weather conditions, Dorca P. Smalley, director at the Office of Equal Opportunity, said. “Every town has different laws that…
The University of Rhode Island has received a complaint over job applications for an administrative position, claiming that they prefer hiring union members over non-union members. The Goldwater Institute, an organization who states their mission is to fight for liberty and freedom for all Americans, supported the complaint, according to an article from Nov. 20….
The University of Rhode Island Police Department responded to 12 medical emergencies and assisted with motor vehicle accidents over the last full week of classes. On Tuesday, Dec. 2, police responded to four medical emergencies, all ending in trips to the hospital. An incident at Tucker Hall is being investigated for potential alcohol involvement. On…