Donald DeHayes, URI provost and vice president of academic affairs, is retiring after 13 years. Photo contributed from providencejournal.com. The University of Rhode Island’s Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Donald DeHayes announced he will step down after serving in the position for the past 13 years, as his close colleague President David Dooley…
URI’s COVID testing sites are manned by hundreds of local volunteers. Photo by Greg Clark. In an effort to maintain an organized system of COVID-19 testing, the University of Rhode Island recruited hundreds of volunteers from the University and surrounding community to work at the Memorial Union testing site. Leading this operation is Wendy Bucci,…
Black Lives Matter Rhode Island (BLM RI), a local organization focused on racial justice and equity, has recently focused their efforts on making changes in the worlds of education and prison reform. Last Thursday, BLM RI held a roundtable discussion in conjunction with the University of Rhode Island to discuss their achievements and future policy…
The University of Rhode Island’s office of undergraduate admissions has seen an increase in applications for the fall semester, despite the COVID-19 pandemic forcing the process online. The graduating class of 2021 has had a different year than most, with their final year of high school, college tours and orientation being fully online. Dean Libutti,…
The University of Rhode Island Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Symposium held a presentation and town hall this week for students and faculty to ask questions pertaining to the University’s new diversity initiatives and goals. The event began with a presentation from Mary Grace Almandrez, associate vice president and chief diversity officer, about herself, the…
During this week’s meeting, the Student Senate addressed projects by the Campus Affairs Committee, introduced a new bill and swore in two new representatives. The Campus Affairs Committee informed the Senate this week about progress being made regarding incorporating motorized scooters on campus. According to Campus Affairs Chairman Michael Bentley, there have been 64 responses…
All URI students are required to participate in biweekly COVID testing this semester. Photo by Greg Clark. As the University of Rhode Island begins its spring semester, students are now required to participate in biweekly testing at the Memorial Union to ensure the campus positivity rates remain low. Through their e-campus portal, students are able…
Photo from niva.no. A team of researchers at the University of Rhode Island has received a $100,000 grant to save and expand the green sea urchin market through aquaculture. Coleen Suckling, an assistant professor of sustainable aquaculture, is leading the project along with several graduate and undergraduate students from URI and the University of Maine. …
Photo from ealt.ca. A University of Rhode Island graduate student is leading a study to understand the changing distribution of beavers and muskrats around the state. John Crockett, aided by Assistant Professor in URI’s department of national resources science Brian Gerber, has been doing a study on the distribution of the creatures that were once…
COVID-19 regulations have pushed student organizations to expand virtually and many new clubs have been forced to adapt to the new pandemic guidelines which largely prevents in-person recruitment and meetings. The lack of in-person contact has changed the way organizations recruit new members and hold regular meetings. Despite this, the organizations that were recognized by…