Hollings Scholars Hollings ScholarsSix URI sophomores awarded NOAA Hollings Scholarships, the most prestigious scholarship for undergrads in marine, atmospheric sciences.Nationally competitive scholarship
College of Nursing College of NursingURI College of Nursing graduate programs again ranked among nation's top nursing colleges, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings.Master's program in top 50 of 603
Spring Splash 2024 Spring Splash 2024URI Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design students showcase their creativity in annual fashion show.April 20, 5 p.m., Memorial Union Ballroom
Among the Best Among the BestURI College of Pharmacy among the nation’s ‘Best Pharmacy Schools,' with Doctor of Pharmacy program ranked 31 out of 141 nationally. U.S. News & World Report rankings
Women of Color Conference Women of Color ConferenceU.S. District Court Judge Melissa DuBose to speak at URI Women of Color Conference, celebrating legacy of alumna Rose Butler Browne. April 13, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Avedisian Hall
‘Innovations in Storytelling’ ‘Innovations in Storytelling’Spring Humanities Festival to feature novelist, filmmaker, Zen Buddhist priest Ruth Ozeki, author of ‘The Book of Form and Emptiness.'April 11, 4 p.m., Higgins Welcome Center
Art Exhibition Art ExhibitionClass of 2024 art students present their work in the senior capstone 'Make-Shift-Move' art exhibition at the Hera Gallery in Wakefield.Apr. 6-May 4
Public Health Public HealthURI College of Health Sciences to offer a new interdisciplinary major in public health, which will help train the next generation of health care policy makers.Starting Fall 2024
TEDxURI All about InnovationTEDxURI 2024 features 10 presenters using big ideas to promote innovation in fields from health care and inclusive music education to energy and technology.April 7, 2 p.m. Edwards Hall
Celebrating Poetry Celebrating PoetryFormer U.S. poet laureate and Pulitzer Prize winner Natasha Trethewey to give a reading at URI in celebration of National Poetry Month. Apr. 4, 5 p.m., Galanti Lounge, Carothers Library
Innovative Education Innovation in EducationURI to host Innovative Education Conference, focusing on higher education best practices, 'Inclusive Teaching in an Ever-Changing Learning Environment.'Mar. 27, virtual conference
Humanities Series Humanities SeriesWomen’s stories take center stage in spring humanities series, featuring textile artist Chawne Kimber (Mar. 21, 22) and choreographer Camille Weanqoui (Mar. 26, 27).‘Innovations in Storytelling’
Pew Fellow Pew FellowshipProfessor of environmental and natural resource economics Emi Uchida named Pew Fellow, one of six Marine Conservation recipients recognized this year.Three-year, $150,000 fellowship
URI Peace Awards URI Peace AwardsProfessor Clarisa Carubin, graduate student Mei Mei Long honored for their work promoting peace and nonviolence at URI and the community.Presented at MLK Unity Luncheon
Forensic Science Forensic ScienceKirk Yeager, FBI chief explosives scientist who analyzed Boston Marathon bombing, to speak at URI Forensic Science Seminar Series.See upcoming Forensic Seminar Series events
‘Empowering Plastics Solutions’ Empowering Plastics SolutionsURI Plastics: Land to Sea initiative welcomes Laura Ludwig of the Center for Coastal Studies to discuss ‘Marine Debris with Purpose.’ Finding solutions to plastics pollution
Education Award Education AwardHealth and physical education major Noelani Perez ’24 recognized by the SHAPE America Society of Health and Physical Educators.Major of the Year