"People think that changing the world is a ridiculous ambition," says Kyle Nacci, founder of the Big Thinkers campus group.—now Thrive Academy.
For many kids, zipping around in a motorized toy car is the height of fun. Unfortunately, this is not true for children with limited mobility.
At URI, we're proud of our traditions, and especially proud of the spirit of innovation that defines the University today.
Sociology professor Judy Van Wyk studies teenagers with a focus on troubled boys who have lost their way.
If you are fascinated by the human brain, you can choose from a dozen different approaches to studying brain science as a URI undergrad.
In his 30-year Navy career, he has commanded delicate operations, challenging deployments, and military readiness activities.
Sean Fay-Wolfe recently signed with Harper Collins to publish the next two volumes in his Minecraft fan fiction trilogy.
By bringing it to the mat, the stage, or the community, URI‘s fraternities and sororities team up, have fun, and make a difference.
There's nothing like a floating classroom. Take the ocean ecology class that traveled to the edge of the continental shelf last year.
Linda Green led Watershed Watch volunteer water quality monitoring program for 28 years, becoming a national leader in the field.
Many students use winter break to unwind. But if you're restless to keep learning, URI offers a mini-semester in January called J Term.
Catalina Martinez has always been ready to tackle something new. That's her method of operation—against cultural traditions and the odds.
Inspired by Humans of New York, Emma Lamy and Steven Leone launched their URI-centric riff on the phenomenon last year.
At URI College of Nursing, you'll be exposed to a wide range of career options, with some of the top people in their fields showing you the ropes.
Nursing professor Denise Coppa is committed to ensuring underserved communities receive the health care they need.
Every Thursday, you’ll see students, faculty, and staff all poring over the latest issue of The Good 5 Cent Cigar, URI's student newspaper.
When Phill Rhyner graduated, he didn’t think he would invent a unique piece of dredging equipment or appear on a popular reality TV show.
Regina Sarong's career goal is to work at Pixar, making engaging, heartwarming, and inspirational animated films for kids.
