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Year: 2020

URI virtual COVID-19 panel discussion: Caring for the Caregivers

Researchers discover life in deep ocean sediments at or above water’s boiling point

Jesse Ruscito

URI 4-H members donate reusable masks to local community groups

URI Master Gardeners donate hundreds of poinsettias to retirement communities throughout Rhode Island

Lauren Machado

Graduate student’s business plan wins national merchandising contest

Cecilia Rouse

URI Board of Trustees member nominated by Biden to serve as chair of Council of Economic Advisers

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New online graduate certificate programs at URI can boost skills for natural resource, environment professionals

KINGSTON, R.I. – November 20, 2020 – The University of Rhode Island’s College of the Environment and Life Sciences is launching three new online graduate certificate programs in 2021 to help professionals working in natural resource and environmental fields improve their skills and expertise. More...

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URI VOTES team outside of Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles

Efficient In-person voting observed by URI VOTES research team

KINGSTON, R.I. – November 25, 2020 — The 2020 election is all but complete, but a team of researchers at the University of Rhode Island is still crunching the numbers – not the number of votes, but the statistics used to determine the efficiency of in-person voting…. More...

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Samuel Montalto is pictured with his family

Inaugural Samuel J. Montalto Memorial scholarship awarded to pharmacy student, National Guard reservist

KINGSTON, R.I. — November 25, 2020 — The memory of a University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy graduate, who became a prominent optometrist in the community and a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserves, is being honored in a scholarship that is benefiting another pharmacy student serving in the military during a monumental health challenge…. More...

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Stephanie Thomas

Fashion expert Stephanie Thomas to discuss ‘Disability and Fashion’ Dec. 1 as part of URI Honors Colloquium

KINGSTON, R.I. – Nov. 25, 2020 – Stephanie Thomas,  a disability fashion styling expert, tastemaker and keynote speaker will discuss ‘Disabilities and Fashion’, Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m., as part of the 2020 University of Rhode Island Honors Colloquium, “Challenging Expectations: Disability in the 21st Century.”… More...

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URI VOTES team outside of Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles

Efficient In-person voting observed by URI VOTES research team

Samuel Montalto is pictured with his family

Inaugural Samuel J. Montalto Memorial scholarship awarded to pharmacy student, National Guard reservist

Stephanie Thomas

Fashion expert Stephanie Thomas to discuss ‘Disability and Fashion’ Dec. 1 as part of URI Honors Colloquium

URI psychologist offers tips for managing stress during holidays

University of Rhode Island experts available to discuss paths to vaccine

Adrianna Cafarella

In challenging times, URI students have many reasons to be grateful

Isabelle Bise and Blaine Ramalho

URI students, staff work to combat food insecurity

The Summit Supercomputer

URI Director of Research Computing awarded time on United States’ fastest supercomputer

Natural Resources students assisting with a field lab

New online graduate certificate programs at URI can boost skills for natural resource, environment professionals

Trey DiGioia rehearses his many voices for the radio play “It’s a Wonderful Life.”

In time of pandemic, URI Theatre finds a creative outlet with five radio plays

URI’s Academic Enhancement Center spotlighted in national journal for adaptability during COVID-19

Alumna Contributes $1 Million to URI Basketball

University of Rhode Island experts available to discuss post-election issues

Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea

‘Long Rhode to the Vote’ looks at 2020: R.I. Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea to discuss election, trends in voting rights

Taricani Lecture: Panel of esteemed journalists praise election coverage, discuss challenges faced in aftermath

New course brings Survivor to URI

Dr. Rory A. Cooper

Dr. Rory A. Cooper to discuss ‘Disability and Technology’ Nov. 17 as part of URI Honors Colloquium

$1 million gift to advance URI basketball facilities

URI Health Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing students conduct virtual health checks with community seniors

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Naomi Pajarillo

Combatting imposter syndrome: URI minority students on track for science research careers

KINGSTON, R.I. – November 9, 2020 – University of Rhode Island senior Naomi Pajarillo never imagined herself earning a doctorate when she first enrolled at the University three years ago. But thanks to some excellent mentors, hands-on research opportunities, and a new program designed to boost access to scientific research careers among under-represented populations, she is well on her way. More...

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