Dr. Annemarie Vaccaro, associate professor and program director of College Student Personnel, received a national award for a “lifetime commitment to research and scholarship” in student development and social justice in January, . NASPA, also known as Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, honored Vaccaro with an award for an “outstanding contribution to literature…
Cheating is considered a serious offense here at the University of Rhode Island. As a school that stresses academic honesty and integrity, cheating is not taken lightly. When a student it caught or suspected of cheating in the classroom, the professor has three options, according to Assistant Director of Community Standards Joe Berardi. The…
Winnie Brownell says this semester will be her last at URI Winifred Brownell, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, decided she will retire from her position on June 30 of this year. “I think it’s time to pass the baton to the next generation,” Brownell said. “I just think we’ve accomplished a great…
Community members come together to discuss Trump’s cabinet picks Students and faculty came together in the Multicultural Center last Friday to discuss their concerns about present political events and the newly appointed cabinet members. This was a part of a larger event called called “Strike4Democracy.” What started as single speeches by anyone who wished to…
Whether you’re trying to get into a bar off campus on the weekend, or buying alcohol from the local liquor store, the University of Rhode Island and South Kingstown Police are reminding students of the consequences that come with using a fake ID. Last week, URI sent out a notice on behalf of the South…
Last year, the Rhode Island Office of Internal Audit launched an audit of the University of Rhode Island’s Housing and Residential Life. The audit looked into the University’s policies and procedures, as well as fiscal policies. “I think audits are great, I love them,” said Vice President of URI’s Student Affairs division Kathy Collins. “I…
On Wednesday, Feb. 15 At 11:46 a.m., a report was filed for a drug offense in Gorham Residence Hall, on Complex Road. At 3:19 p.m., a report was filed for a drug offense in Eddy Residence Hall, on Complex Road. On Thursday, Feb. 16 At 2:32 a.m., University Police were notified of suspicious activity…
Local Monday, Feb. 20 marked the 14th anniversary of the Station nightclub fire in West Warwick. The Station Fire Memorial Foundation observed the anniversary with a private prayer service and meeting. A permanent memorial for the disaster which killed 100 people during a concert in 2003 will open later this year. Last week, Democratic lawmakers…
The University of Rhode Island’s senior food service administrator discussed plans to move The Daily Grind coffee shop in the 24-hour room of the Carothers Library into the mother’s room, which is located behind the shop, during last night’s senate meeting. Senior Food Service Administrator Dominic Ferraro discussed the relocation of the Daily Grind,…
The University of Rhode Island held the second annual Sugar Science Day for high school girls Wednesday, Feb. 22. Mindy Levine, program coordinator and Associate Professor of Chemistry, says how excited she is to bring the program back for another year, especially for girls in high school. “For high school girls in particular, they’re already…