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About the College of Arts and Sciences

The College of Arts & Sciences is URI's largest College, with 4,400 students in 43 undergraduate and 15 graduate programs. Our focus is on a vibrant liberal arts core, which we teach within a research university setting. The administrative home of the College is Chafee Hall; our eight-story building is URI's tallest.

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Check out the new video about the Harrington School of Communication and Media, created by URI alum Dan Riordan's Gnarly Bay Productions:

 


URI political science professor wins Fulbright to study in Ukraine


URI professor Cheryl Foster named Kennedy Center/Sondheim Inspirational Teacher


Big Thinkers: URI Assistant Professor of Chemistry Mindy Levine


ART GALLERY
The newest exhibit in the Fine Arts Center showcases graffiti art, some of which was painted right on the gallery walls.

 


Information about Applications for Demers Foreign Language Fellowships and information about Scholarships for International Study and Research

Application Deadline is January 31, 2013


URI student to compete in Miss America pageant Saturday


Star on the Rise:
URI music major performing with BSO, preparing for life on the stage


David Goldman shares his vision; Real Life Through the Lens


Professor Jason Dwyer

URI Chemist awarded $400K 'early career' grant by NSF


Big Thinkers in the College of Arts and Sciences:

Steven Craveiro '13

Jenna Broccolo '12

Cherry Arnold '87

Tony Horton '80


At URI an unusual Marriage of Engineering and Languages lures students


URI named center of academic excellence in cybersecurity


URI student adjusts to life in northern Uganda during independent study


Recent Arts & Sciences Graduate Jamie Dufault produces promotional video for "Tartuffe" for URI


URI Student Andrew Burnap wins regional acting competition


URI Professor David Faust gives lawyers tools to get into minds of witnesses


2012 Heiskell Award Winner
Internationalizing the Campus
University of Rhode Island: Study Abroad

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Researching Better Electronic Vehicles at URI

URI Professors Bose and Lucht are collaborating to produce lithium-ion cells that can help electric vehicles drive longer.


URI/Lehigh study shows medication improves performance in college students with ADHD. Read more


SmartMoneySmartMoney magazine ranks URI #1 in New England and 13th in nation for return on investment. Read more


James ProchaskaURI's James Prochaska and First Lady Michelle Obama to be honored for contributions to improve public health

 


 

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