Month: April 2021
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URI students learn about animal behavior by training chickens to perform tasks
KINGSTON, R.I. – April 27, 2021 – University of Rhode Island junior Jessica Weidemann hopes to work at a zoo or aquarium when she graduates, and she knows that she’ll need skills in animal training if she hopes to get her foot in the door for the highly competitive jobs. More...
URI advisor, advisee awarded Fulbright Fellowships to conduct research abroad
URI names Rochester Institute professor, administrator Ammina Kothari as director of the Harrington School
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URI advisor, advisee awarded Fulbright Fellowships to conduct research abroad
KINGSTON, R.I. – April 29, 2021 – University of Rhode Island Assistant Professor Elizabeth Mendenhall has been advising graduate student Eliya Baron Lopez for two years, and they developed a close working relationship as they studied marine plastic pollution in the ocean and issues of marine policy… More...
URI online therapeutic cannabis program to graduate inaugural class
URI’s Rachael Garcia named 2021 R.I. Woman Veteran of the Year
Commencement 2021: URI graduate intent on making an impact
Commencement 2021: Theresa Brown found her niche while leading The Cigar’s coverage of the pandemic
New data provides clearer picture of historic volcano collapse
URI students learn about animal behavior by training chickens to perform tasks
Commencement 2021: Cancer, pandemic didn’t stop Jenna Lopes from earning her degree in health and physical education
Commencement 2021: Coming from a family of engineers, Michaela Bellisle creates her own path
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URI’s Rachael Garcia named 2021 R.I. Woman Veteran of the Year
KINGSTON, RI – April 28, 2021 – The University of Rhode Island’s own Rachael Garcia has been named the 2021 Rhode Island Woman Veteran of the Year by the Providence Regional Office of the Veterans Benefit Administration, part of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. More...
CNN’s John King discusses his ‘journalism journey,’ inspiration of Jim Taricani, and 2020 election
URI doctoral student Meg Jones awarded prestigious Fulbright grant
URI Commencement 2021: Marine biology major looks forward to shark-filled future
Commencement 2021: Corporate executive, community activist John Heroux finishes what he started 35 years ago
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New data provides clearer picture of historic volcano collapse
KINGSTON, R.I. – April 27, 2021 – The Anak Krakatau volcano flank collapse, triggered by an eruption on December 22, 2018 provided a deadly reminder of how vulnerable and unprepared we are when it comes to natural disasters… More...
Four URI sophomores awarded prestigious Hollings Scholarship from NOAA
URI oceanographers reveal links between migrating Gulf Stream and warming ocean waters
Commencement 2021: URI draws on diverse talent, resources to provide graduates with great experience
URI economist notes unimpressive growth, stresses need to improve state business climate for real recovery
Getting to Know Incoming URI President Marc Parlange
URI Master Gardeners open their gardens to visitors for statewide garden tour, June 12-13, Sept. 25-26
URI Theatre’s full stage production of ‘Miss Nelson is Missing!’ to be streamed by hundreds of R.I. classrooms
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URI graduate student awarded prestigious fellowship from National Science Foundation
KINGSTON, R.I. – April 13, 2021 – As a homeschooled student from kindergarten through grade 12 in the Boston, Dallas and Atlanta areas, Eman Khwaja felt empowered to invest in her education outside of traditional classrooms. Programs and volunteer work at zoos, aquariums, nature centers and other outdoor venues … More...
URI graduate student awarded prestigious fellowship from National Science Foundation
URI oceanographer part of pioneering study to improve weather prediction and global carbon budget understanding
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URI oceanographer part of pioneering study to improve weather prediction and global carbon budget understanding
KINGSTON, R.I., — April 13, 2021 — A research team led by Saildrone announced a new mission, partially funded by a $1.7 million grant from Google.org, which will use Saildrone Explorer uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) to conduct oceanographic missions to gain unprecedented insight into the impact of the Gulf Stream on weather and climate. More...