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Graduate Recruitment and Diversity Initiatives

The University of Rhode Island is dedicated to building a rich learning community in which diversity and multiculturalism are deeply valued. We work towards this goal by providing the following services:

  • Recruitment and retention initiatives that will attract and provide support for a diverse population of graduate students
  • Programs to ensure that our undergraduate population will be prepared to succeed in graduate school
  • Collaborative relationships with departments and colleges to facilitate graduate student success
Dr. Alycia Mosley Austin
Director, Graduate Recruitment and Diversity Initiatives
(401) 874-4322
alycia@mail.uri.edu 		Dr. Alycia Mosley Austin


Summer Research Opportunities for Undergraduates



Resources for Students

At URI, we are firmly committed to assisting prospective and current students with all facets of the graduate school process. Please contact us with any questions regarding:

  • Advising for prospective students on navigating the admissions process
  • Information on summer undergraduate research opportunities
  • On-campus networking opportunities
  • Assistance in identifying sources of funding
  • Advising for current students on succeeding in graduate school


Resources for Faculty and Staff

There are services available through the Graduate School for faculty and staff regarding recruitment and retention activities. We can provide assistance with:

  • Graduate School Recruitment Fairs and Campus Visits
  • Promotional Materials for Recruitment
  • Travel Grants for Recruitment
  • Demographic data on graduate student admission and enrollment trends for
    grant proposals and applications

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



NEWS/UPCOMING EVENTS


Congratulations to the winners of the 2012 University of Rhode Island Graduate School Excellence in Doctoral Research Award

STEM AWARD

Anabela da Maia
Department-Biological Sciences
Dissertation Title - "FUNCTIONAL MORPHOLOGY OF THE DORSAL FINS IN SHARKS DURING STEADY SWIMMING AND MANEUVERING"
Major Professor - Dr. Cheryl Wilga

NON-STEM AWARD

Elisabeth C. O'Bryon
Department - Psychology
Dissertation Title - "BILINGUAL SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS' EXPERIENCES CONSULTING WITH TEACHERS TO SUPPORT ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS"
Major Professor - Dr. Margaret Rogers

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