Courses to help students connect, teach basic skills The Harrington School of Communication and Media at the University of Rhode Island has updated its curriculum to give Harrington students a shared skill set across majors and to create a tighter-knit community among students. The new Harrington Core Curriculum requires students to take four introductory courses,…
URI recently updated its COVID-19 event policies, now requiring proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test. PHOTO CREDIT: Siobhan Richards. The University of Rhode Island COVID-19 Task Force has updated the COVID-19 policies again, stating that both outside guests, employees and students will have to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19…
J.P. Walsh welcomes Lynsea Montanari to the stage to speak about the importance of seafood and conservation to her native Narragansett tribe. PHOTO CREDIT: Nadia Sutyrina The University of Rhode Island’s Honors Colloquium showed a different side of culinary education when author, speaker, and chef Barton Seaver highlighted sustainability in seafood. The presentation, held on…
Award-winning CBS News journalist Vladimir Duthiers, ‘91, and Senior Director of Content Business Development and Innovation at ESPN Kevin Lopes, ‘05, will be speaking at a virtual Media Professionals Panel on Nov. 12. CONTRIBUTED BY: viacomcbspressexpress.com Ammina Kothari, the director of the Harrington School of Communication and Media, has emphasized the importance of networking since…
Undergraduate students present findings, receive awards To applaud those who conducted research over the summer covering various fields of interest, URI’s Undergraduate Research and Innovation holds an event. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille The University of Rhode Island Undergraduate Research and Innovation, or (URI)2, held its showcase for student research projects on Wednesday. “You are the…
Narragansett Dawn to arrive in 2023 After 45 years of breathing in some fresh salt, the Endeavor will soon give way to a new age as Narragansett Dawn becomes URI’s future research vessel. PHOTO CREDIT: Nadia Sutyrina After 45 years of service, the University of Rhode Island’s Research Vessel Endeavor will soon sail off into…
John King, who formerly attended URI, talks about his time at the Cigar, his path to journalism and the challenges young journalists face today. PHOTO CREDIT: CNN CNN’s Chief National Correspondent and University of Rhode Island alumnus John King has a message for student journalists today: thank you. “Younger journalists are coming of age in…
Findings reveal high rate of sexual misconduct among first-year students The University of Rhode Island’s 2021 Campus Climate Survey shared results regarding sexual misconduct experienced by students, opening up new opportunities for initiatives to be taken by campus officials. On Oct. 7, the University published the report which indicated that 10 percent of the 4,555…
The Be5K run strides towards suicide prevention and mental health awareness by raising money for the Heather Fund. PHOTO CREDIT: Greg Clark After a year without the Be5K on campus, the University of Rhode Island is once again hosting the annual run to benefit the Heather Fund. The Be5K has become a prominent event each…
Narcan to be distributed throughout R.I. URI approved a $250,000 grant for 3,000 doses of narcan to help communities with high opioid use and overdose. GRAPHIC CREDIT: Elizabeth Wong The University of Rhode Island recently approved a $250,000 grant from the Rhode Island Foundation to purchase 3,000 doses of Narcan for urban communities with high…