Economics professor Nina Eichacker discusses U.S. debt ceiling battle, potential consequences of failing to raise limit.
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – A now former longtime Rhode Island U.S. congressman has for the next year found new homes in academia. Former Rep. James R. Langevin has been appointed by the University of Rhode Island as a new visiting scholar for the university’s …
University of Rhode Island Economist Len Lardaro, author of a monthly Rhode Island economic index, believes there is a 60 percent chance of what he calls a “vanilla” recession in 2023 and 70 percent in 2024. In this interview, he touches on immigration and …
While grading essays for his world religions course last month, Antony Aumann, a professor of philosophy at Northern Michigan University, read what he said was easily “the best paper in the class.” It explored the morality of burqa bans with clean …
PROVIDENCE – A new study from researchers at Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital and the University of Rhode Island has shown that having pharmacies offer access to treatments for opioid disorders leads to a much higher retention rate among patients …
KINGSTON, R.I. — Jan. 13, 2023 — A University of Rhode Island College of Nursing fellowship has topped more than $1.7 million, after $600,000 in recent contributions triggered a $500,000 match from an anonymous donor. The Dr. Donna Schwartz-Barcott and Dr. …
Media Contact: Posted on January 13, 2023 Applications, audition videos due through Jan. 31 KINGSTON, R.I. – Jan. 13, 2023 – TEDxURI returns to the University of Rhode Island campus this spring with the theme: “The Creative Spark.” Creativity can be found …
KINGSTON, R.I. – Jan. 13, 2023 – On Jan. 9, supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro flooded into the country’s capital city of Brasilia, vandalizing buildings that house presidential offices, Congress, and federal courts. The assault came …
Posted on January 13, 2023 Updated on January 13, 2023 Effective January 3, 2023, the University has renewed its policy on Student-Athlete Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). This policy provides guidelines for student-athletes and their development and use …
URI is seeking presenters to discuss ‘The Creative Spark’ for this spring's TEDxURI. Accepting applications, audition videos now.
KINGSTON, R.I. — Jan. 12, 2023 — Researchers at the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy, Rhode Island Hospital and Brown University found that pharmacists — not just physicians and clinicians at doctors’ offices — can safely and effectively …
‘Set the Table for a 2030 Food Vision’ offered virtually on Jan. 18. Registration required.
Media Contact: Posted on January 11, 2023 Updated on January 11, 2023 WHAT: Rhode Island’s economy continued to show signs of slowing in November, says University of Rhode Island Economist Leonard Lardaro, with the Current Conditions Index dropping from 75 …
Media Contact: Posted on January 11, 2023 Updated on January 11, 2023 New center will provide for interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary computational research across all campuses KINGSTON, R.I. – Jan. 11, 2023 – A new center for research computing will …
KINGSTON, R.I. – Jan. 11, 2023 – Senior year of college is typically a heavy lift. That description takes on new meaning in the case of University of Rhode Island senior Arianna Helger who not only carries a full-time course load but regularly juggles work …
New center to provide interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary computational research across all campuses.
Media Contact: Posted on January 10, 2023 Updated on January 10, 2023 Seventh Annual Rhode Island Food System Summit to be held Jan. 18 KINGSTON, R.I. – Jan. 10, 2023 – While Rhode Island’s food sector is one of its largest – representing nearly $4.5 …
Landscape Architecture to offer accelerated bachelor’s to master’s degree beginning Fall 2023.
Student film depicts URI’s 1992 Taft Hall takeover by Black Student Leadership Group.
KINGSTON, R.I. – Jan. 5, 2023 – To current University of Rhode Island students like Cristóbal Bustos, the events of fall 1992 are considered history. The ’90s may be back in style and many students appreciate the music or fashions of the day, but events at …
