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Davi Prak

Davi Prak long had her heart set on being a nurse, so when she graduated from high school, she applied to just one program: the University of Rhode Island’s College of Nursing.

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URI's First Marine Laboratory
In 1896, the College established its first marine laboratory. The laboratory, one of the oldest continuously operating marine laboratories in the United States, later became part of the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management.

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Jazz Concert Series

URI student playing sax at Newport Jazz Festival

URI’s Jazz Concert Series, featuring the URI Big Band, will be held August 1-4 at locations throughout the state.

Alumni and Family Weekend

Alumni and Family Weekend

Homecoming and Family Weekend are combined Oct 20-22. Tickets are available now for the Homecoming Game and An Evening with Whoopi Goldberg.

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CASE Circle of Excellence Bronze Award Winner

QuadAngles wins two CASE 2017 Circle of Excellence awards. Read QuadAngles Online for great stories, photos, and alumni class notes.

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