Nursing Fellowship Nursing Fellowship The Barcott-Kim Nursing Fellowship, which aims to boost the ranks of nursing faculty members, names women's health nurse practioner Kristine Robin as inaugural member.To begin Ph.D. program in Jan. 2024
VP of CED Community, Equity and DiversityURI names Markeisha Miner, a senior administrator at Cornell Law School, the University's vice president for community, equity and diversity.Effective Jan. 2, 2024
‘Deep Mapping’ ‘Deep Mapping’Professor, trans-disciplinary researcher Madison Jones uses digital technology to discover the cultural, historical, and ecological significance of a place.The layers of place
Bridging the Divide Bridging the DivideAradhana Srinagesh is first URI recipient of MHARI’s Bridging the Divide scholarship, which aims to break down barriers to mental health treatment, diversify pool of providers. Doctoral student in clinical psychology
Adaptive Technology Lab Adaptive Technology LabEngineering professors Yalda Shahriari and Reza Abiri receive three-year $460,000 NSF grant for work to improve stroke patient rehabilitation.Building a new robotic platform
NSF Research Grant NSF research grantURI Education professor Sara Sweetman teams up with PBS Kids’ ‘Elinor Wonders Why’ on NSF grant, developing episodes to build science collaboration between boys and girls.$3.4 million NSF grant
Nursing Dean Dean, College of NursingURI names Danny Willis, nationally respected education leader and practitioner, Dean of the URI College of Nursing.Effective Jan. 2, 2024
Veterans Day Veterans DayURI community to honor the country’s veterans and military members at event featuring faculty, students and staff affiliated with the military.Fri., Nov. 10, 11 a.m., Higgins Welcome Center
Athletics Facilities Athletics Facilities InitiativeURI launches major initiative to enhance athletics facilities and advance championship-caliber programs.Upgrading Meade Stadium and other facilities
Nursing Scholarship Graduate Nursing ScholarshipEngineering alumnus John H. Visneuski '70, establishes Master/Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarship out of ‘great respect for nursing profession.’Provides annual support
URI Online URI OnlineLaunched in 2020, URI Online offers 22 programs today. New this semester: graduate certificates in quantum computing and social media, M.S. in health outcomes and data analytics.More in 2024
Honors Colloquium Honors ColloquiumManagement scholar Ana Maria Peredo will discuss Indigenous community-based organizing in 'Rethinking Business for the Common Good.'Tues., Oct. 31, 7 p.m., Edwards Hall
Fall Music Programs Fall Music ProgramsURI music department announces fall concert highlights, welcomes Luis Viquez, new URI Symphony Orchestra director. Sat., Oct. 28, Symphony Orchestra
URI Biomedical Engineering URI Biomedical EngineeringURI, UMass Chan Medical School researchers are developing the MINDER-band, a high-tech armband to help people with opioid-use disorder.Funded by $2.6 million NIH grant
Offshore Wind Offshore WindURI researchers awarded a $2.5 million Department of Energy grant to study the impacts of offshore wind energy development on local communities.Five-year research grant
Pharmacy Dean Pharmacy DeanURI names Kerry LaPlante, internationally recognized expert in antimicrobial resistance and infectious diseases, as dean of the College of Pharmacy, effective Jan. 2. First female dean of the College
RI Survey Initiative R.I. Survey InitiativeURI researchers launch new opinion poll providing key insights into Rhode Islanders’ attitudes toward public education and trust in government.See results
Guitar Festival URI Guitar FestivalEighth annual festival to feature seven concerts over five days on the Kingston Campus and at nearby venues, showcasing 20 internationally renowned artists.Wed., Oct. 18-Sun.,Oct 22