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Thupten Tendhar Recognized for Peace Work at URI
As a student and Buddhist monk in India, Thupten Tendhar’s introduction to the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. came when he read a small chapter in a book about the civil rights activist.
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URI removes truncated quote from campus library exterior
KINGSTON, R.I.— March 10, 2023 –Work began this week to remove a truncated quote from the granite façade of the University of Rhode Island’s Robert L. Carothers Library and Learning Commons.
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URI researcher discusses parasitic fungus at the heart of HBO sci-fi series
KINGSTON, R.I. – March 10, 2023 – If you’re a fan of HBO’s post-apocalyptic series “The Last of Us” – or the video game that inspired it – you’ve probably heard the term Cordyceps.
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URI Public Safety Department honors officers, employees for outstanding service
The University of Rhode Island Department of Public Safety recognized the accomplishments and contributions of its staff during its recent Awards, Recognition and Swearing In Ceremony, held recently at the Higgins Welcome Center.
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URI Theatre takes irreverent look at racial stereotypes in Hollywood with ‘By the Way, Meet Vera Stark’
Hollywood’s golden age wasn’t so golden if you were an aspiring Black actor. Just ask Vera Stark.
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‘The Black Fives: The Epic Story of Basketball’s Forgotten Era,’ featuring author Claude Johnson will be broadcast live Feb. 23
On Thursday, Feb. 23, from 2 to 3 p.m., all members of the University of Rhode Island community are invited to take part in a live webinar presented by The Atlantic 10 Commission on Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
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The sting of Cupid’s arrow can be sweet or sour
At JMM 2023, Professional Enhancement Programs (PEPs) provided professional development on a number of mathematical topic areas, from pedagogy to programming to artistic perspective.
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URI’s Graduate School of Oceanography to present ocean pollution lecture Tuesday, Jan. 24
University of Rhode Island Professors J.P. Walsh and Rainer Lohmann will present “Confronting Ocean Pollution” at the URI Narragansett Bay Campus’ Coastal Institute Auditorium on Tuesday, Jan. 24.
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URI names Danielle Dennis dean of Feinstein College of Education and Professional Studies
Danielle Dennis, professor of literacy, teacher education and policy, and former director of the University of Rhode Island School of Education, has been named dean of the Alan Shawn Feinstein College of Education and Professional Studies at URI.
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Celebrating the legacy of Professor Frank M. White
The Frank M. White Legacy Panel was unveiled at a special ceremony in the Hermann Viets Conference Room in URI’s Bliss Hall on Nov. 17, honoring the former engineering professor’s legacy.
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URI to offer new degrees in early childhood and world language education
Beginning in fall 2023, the University of Rhode Island’s Alan Shawn Feinstein College of Education and Professional Studies will offer two new bachelor’s degrees that are relevant and necessary in preparing educators for today’s learners.
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URI Free Seed Program on December 23
URI Free Seed Program on December 23
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URI Education Abroad "Getting Started" Information Session on December 6
URI Education Abroad "Getting Started" Information Session on December 6
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Launching CIRIGHTS, The World's Largest Human Rights Database on December 9
Launching CIRIGHTS, The World's Largest Human Rights Database on December 9
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URI Pharmacy study seeks to identify new toxins in algal blooms
Bacterial algal blooms and the toxins they produce are a persistent problem in freshwater lakes and rivers, and have affected local populations by contaminating drinking water and placing a significant burden on local economies due to diminished recreational activity
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No doubt Rhode Island economy continues to move well beyond pandemic declines, says URI economist
No doubt Rhode Island economy continues to move well beyond pandemic declines, says URI economist
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University of Rhode Island seeks student artists for Ocean View exhibition and competition
School-aged artists in Rhode Island have the chance to see their ocean-themed creations line the walls of a gallery and compete for prizes next spring.
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New study encourages harvesting, consuming wider variety of fish
It’s better to harvest many fish species lightly than to harvest few species heavily. That’s the result of a study published in Fisheries magazine and conducted by Jeremy Collie from the Graduate School of Oceanography and a group of fisheries experts.
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Maryland native drawn to RI for ocean engineering, stayed because of the blue economy
When Edgewater, Maryland native Maeve Story was deciding where to study ocean engineering, she confidently selected the University of Rhode Island.
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Rhode Island teachers learn first-hand about ocean science at sea
Twelve Rhode Island educators recently boarded R/V Endeavor, the University of Rhode Island’s 185-foot research ship, for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become part of a scientific team conducting ocean research at sea.