University of Rhode Island News

The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy and West Kingston Elementary School collaborated to provide a Health and Wellness Day at the elementary school for about 300 in late April.A As a continuing part of pediatric outreach at the College of Pharmacy, led by Kelly Matson and K. Kelly Orr, URI Clinical Associate Professors of Pharmacy ... (more)

As the sun shone over the quadrangle at the University of Rhode Island, families and friends eagerly awaited the rite of passage of their sons and daughters: college graduation.

SOUTH KINGSTOWN - Nine years ago, Erick Betancourt shared a jail cell with a young man who had killed and mutilated two Providence men.

North Providence High School science department chairman Michael Cicerone was named Outstanding Chemistry Teacher 2012 on April 30 by the state's chapter of the American Chemical Society.

An April 23, 1986 letter released Monday by the Board of Governors for Higher Education provides new information on the origins of the Institute for International Sport -- and the role of public relations executive Michael Doyle, the brother of the Institute's founder, Daniel Doyle.

Meet Eric Hofbauer: Known as "a crucial instigator in Boston's DIY avant-jazz scene" , Eric Hofbauer has been one of the city's most active musicians and organizers for the past decade.

More than 700 Rhode Island students with special needs or disabilities, along with educators, Rhode Island Department of Health staff, transition coordinators, Rhode Island youth serving agencies and organizations, subject experts, and motivational speakers, will attend the fourth annual inspirational Dare to Dream Conference on Tuesday at 8 a.m.

At the University of Rhode Island, a new, unique polyphenol was discovered in maple syrup and reported in 2010, named quebecol for Quebec.

Rhode Island Sea Grant held its 11th annual Ronald C. Baird Sea Grant Science Symposium on Wednesday, bringing in scientists and policy experts from North America and Europe to the University of Rhode Island's Providence Campus.

Living bacteria have been discovered deep beneath the ocean where they've had no new food or oxygen since dinosaurs roamed the earth.

Three University of Rhode Island students have become the school's first to earn degrees with a major in Mandarin Chinese.

Dr. Margaret Leinen is executive director of Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute and Florida Atlantic University associate provost for marine and environmental initiatives.

Kaila Palumbo of East Chester, N.Y., Samantha Markel of Upper Saddle River, N.J. and Amelia Pepe of Quincy, Mass., sport the latest in graduation fashion at URI's commencement exercises Sunday.

Two Disorderly Conduct Arrests Ryan Yergeau of 23 Rosedale Ter. was arrested on Thursday evening at approximately 10:55 p.m. after he allegedly initiated a fight on the intersection of Rosedale Ave.

With the wail of a single bagpipe from the front of the procession, the calls of the University's Color Guard, the triumphant trumpets and roll of the drums, the soft sounds of thousands of footsteps encircling and crossing the quadrangle, all ringed by the resonant cheers and applause of families and friends, the University of Rhode Island's 126th ... (more)

In the northern Pacific Ocean, buried 20 meters below the ocean floor, are bacteria that live life in the extreme slow lane.

The faculty union at the University of Rhode Island is handing out white armbands printed in red with the words "Ratify Our Contract" for professors to wear over their robes at two commencements, one for graduate students on Saturday and another for undergraduates on Sunday.

Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport employees Denise Szelag, Joseph Murphy and Nicolina Kelly have been selected as winners in this year's Rhode Island Federal Employees of the Year Award.A Their contributions in the areas of professional accomplishments, technical excellence and compliance, and humanitarian work have earned each of them ... (more)

Join University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography Scientists on Saturday, May 19 for a two-hour beach exploration.

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