Year: 2017
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URI alumni magazine wins two international awards
The University of Rhode Island has won two international awards for stories featured in its quarterly magazine, QuadAngles, from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).
More than 710 institutions from countries as diverse as Australia, Switzerland, South Africa and the United Kingdom took part in CASE’s 2017 Circle of Excellence awards, submitting more than 3,350 entries in nearly 100 categories. More...
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URI group investigates impacts of diet, exercise on development of dementia
Faculty, staff and graduate students from a broad range of disciplines at the University of Rhode Island are taking on one of society’s most vexing health challenges: how to prevent or slow the onset of dementia through changes in diet and exercise. More...
URI alumni magazine wins two international awards
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URI group investigates impacts of diet, exercise on development of dementia
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Toy cars modified by URI students deliver fun, physical benefit
Who doesn’t remember the simple joy of zipping around the yard in a toy car? Every kid should have that experience, and thanks to Lil’ Rhody Riders — an ongoing student leadership project at the University of Rhode Island — they can. More...
Newport eighth grader defines ‘real peace’ at URI’s 7th Annual Gandhi Essay Award Ceremony
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CoreMechanics engages URI to research viability of musculoskeletal wellness device
Imagine donning a vest every day that could strengthen your core, improve your posture and align your joints — allowing you to maintain your health or recover from an injury. CoreMechanics LLC of Narragansett envisions just such a device and has called on experts from three colleges at the University of Rhode Island to help make it a reality. More...
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URI Master Gardeners open their gardens to visitors, June 24-25
Twenty-six private gardens designed and maintained by University of Rhode Island Master Gardener volunteers will be open to the public June 24 and 25 for the eighth Gardening with the Masters Tour.
The gardens will be open between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. More...
In compromise, governor gets free tuition at CCRI
The Providence Journal on Jun 16, 2017Democrats in General Assembly unveil $9.2B budget + video
The Providence Journal on Jun 16, 2017University of Rhode Island students redesign toy cars to benefit …
News-Medical.net on Jun 16, 2017From presidents to POWs
The Independent on Jun 16, 2017Bird collision risk being studied
Block Island Times (press release) (subscription) (blog) on Jun 16, 2017Real-world experiences helping prepare JWU, URI marketing majors
Providence Business News on Jun 16, 2017URI student wins $7,500 Goldwater Scholarship
Providence Business News on Jun 16, 2017Invasion: Ticks View Result
WCVB-TV ABC 5 Boston on Jun 16, 2017URI nonviolence institute sows seeds of peace in a hostile world
The Providence Journal on Jun 15, 2017RI jobless rate drops to 4.1%; state adds 600 jobs
The Providence Journal on Jun 15, 2017Fishing Report: Does this lure you? Buying bait from your car
The Providence Journal on Jun 15, 2017The educational engine powering Rhode Island
FDI Intelligence on Jun 15, 2017
Toy cars modified by URI students deliver fun, physical benefit
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CoreMechanics engages URI to research viability of musculoskeletal wellness device
Posted onRhode Island nears end of state budget negotiations
Clay Center Dispatch on Jun 14, 2017
URI student receives scholarships to study in Taiwan next year
Posted onURI Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies to offer nonviolence training, June 12-15
Posted onURI professor’s April economic index continues to show broad-based acceleration
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WHAT: The Current Conditions Index performance so far this year continues to reflect a broadly based acceleration. While the CCI value of 83 for April was a slight drop from the March value of 92, it is still a strong value, as ten of the twelve CCI indicators improved. More...
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URI dining services nabs two national awards
The University of Rhode Island dining services staff commits itself to giving students a quality dining experience on a daily basis, and each semester, members of the staff put in a great deal of extra effort to create a memorable experience at one special event. More...