5+ hour ago  (542+ words) When Farhad Atash arrived at the University of Rhode Island in 1985, he brought with him the belief that thoughtful planning and design can improve the lives of everyone who calls a community home. As he prepares to retire after 41 years…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (670+ words) When Kaylyn Wood first arrived at the University of Rhode Island, she thought she had her future mapped out. Interested in psychology and social work, she envisioned a career helping young people navigate difficult circumstances. But somewhere between lecture halls…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (593+ words) Nearly every day, Dr. Matthew Calestino "94 walks into assisted living facilities across central Florida to care for elderly patients " listening to their stories, managing complex medical conditions, and helping families navigate difficult moments. That lifelong connection to science, education, and…...

2+ week, 9+ hour ago  (567+ words) For Johnson, advocacy is rooted in lived experience and early observation. "Growing up, my parents were the ones modeling the idea of advocacy," she says. She recalls watching her brother, who is neurodivergent and visually impaired, navigate systems that were…...

2+ week, 12+ hour ago  (129+ words) The University of Rhode Island's fourth annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month luncheon celebrated diverse communities found at URI and their partnerships. The annual program brings speakers to URI each spring to talk about their own educational journeys…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (564+ words) When Crystal Rivera De Leon "26 was five or six years old, she watched her first wildlife documentary on the Discovery Channel with her grandfather. Looking back, she describes that moment as life-changing. "It solidified exactly what I wanted to do,…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (123+ words) A New Model for Reef Aquaculture Aquaculture Beyond the Classroom Much of this opportunity was shaped by Professor Michael Rice, whom Pleskun credits as instrumental in opening pathways to real-world exposure. Rice's emphasis on field immersion and applied learning provided…...

3+ week, 11+ hour ago  (111+ words) Department of Political Science The University of Rhode Island Professor Chris Parker received a $4, 000 grant from the Institute for Humane Studies for a project titled "Support for Popular Constitutionalism in the American Public." The grant will help fund a nationally…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (464+ words) What is your major and graduation year? I am a communication studies major, graduating in spring 2026. Where are you from, and what made you choose URI? I'm originally from Boston, MA. I chose URI because I wanted a beach-town experience…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (165+ words) Department of Political Science The University of Rhode Island URI Political Science students Debora Bema, Brianna Knight, and Kyra Guerin are preparing to take the next step in their academic careers. Debora Bema will attend the University of Iowa. She…...