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Monday, April 30, 2012
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URI named National Center of Excellence by NSA, Homeland Security

The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security (NSA/DHS) have selected the University of Rhode Island as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education.

This designation is the nation�s premier academic certification for cybersecurity education, demonstrating that URI�s coursework and degrees meet the most important industry certification standards and NSA/DHS requirements.

�This award highlights the University�s expertise and influence in the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity education,� said URI President David M. Dooley. �Cybersecurity is one of the most critical issues facing us today and researchers here are leading the way...

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[Student-Athletes] thumbnail placeholder Standout student-athletes honored at Rhode Island State House: Ten University of Rhode Island student-athletes, and a distinguished alum, were honored at the State House's House of Representatives Chamber. The annual event was hosted by the Speaker of the House, the honorable Gordon D. Fox.

[Emergency Response] thumbnail placeholder Zombie outbreak is target of mock URI pharmacy clinic: On April 26th, 25 pharmacy students ran a mock dispensing clinic, during which anti-viral medications mockingly named Zombivir and Gummivir (really just Sour Patch and Gummy Bears candies) will be given to individuals to prevent the disease�s spread.

[Commencement] thumbnail placeholder Mary McGunigal selected to give student commencement speech: Mary McGunigal will receive her degree in Classical Studies during undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies on May 20 and she will also deliver the student commencement speech.