The University of Rhode Island is known regionally and worldwide for its innovative, big ideas, adaptive intelligence and breakthrough solutions to today's puzzling problems. URI's pioneering research extends the University's influence well beyond its coastal borders, while its unique interdisciplinary courses provide its 16,637 undergraduate and graduate students with global opportunities in an intimate environment. The University of Rhode Island - a small, beautiful place with some of the biggest thinkers in the world.
(see more)The University of Rhode Island is known regionally and worldwide for its innovative, big ideas, adaptive intelligence and breakthrough solutions to today's puzzling problems. URI's pioneering research extends the University's influence well beyond its coastal borders, while its unique interdisciplinary courses provide its 16,637 undergraduate and graduate students with global opportunities in an intimate environment. The University of Rhode Island - a small, beautiful place with some of the biggest thinkers in the world.
URI American Marketing Association chapter recognized for excellence
Marketing students from the University of Rhode Island's College of Business Administration had amazing experiences last month during the American Marketing Association's 37th Annual International Collegiate Conference in New Orleans.
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2015 Apr 23
URI public relations students receive excellence awards
The URI Harrington School of Communication and Media recently recognized outstanding students at its third annual Public Relations Excellence Awards ceremony on Wednesday, April 1. The awards are given presented to students who "capture the essence of achievement.''
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2015 Apr 23
URI Theater students featured in production of "As You Like It"
The University of Rhode Island Theatre Department is proud to present William Shakespeare's pastoral comedy, "As You Like It."
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2015 Apr 20
URI Theatre students featured in production of "All My Sons"
The University of Rhode Island Theatre Department continues its 2014-2015 season with the play, "All My Sons," by Arthur Miller.
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2015 Feb 19
University of Rhode Island names more than 4,700 to the Fall 2014 Dean's List
The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that the following students qualified for the Fall 2014 Dean's List.
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2015 Jan 15
URI students inducted into engineering honor society, Tau Beta Pi
The URI chapter of the engineering honor society Tau Beta Pi inducted new members at a ceremony on Dec. 9. Fifty-two junior and senior students, representing all eight engineering programs at the University, were inducted.
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2014 Dec 23
URI Chi Epsilon Honor Society members awarded engineering scholarships
During the Fall 2014 semester, members of URI's Chi Epsilon Honor Society received scholarships and awards in recognition of their achievements in URI's College of Engineering.
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2014 Dec 23
URI engineering students inducted into Chi Epsilon honor society
The University of Rhode Island's Chapter of Chi Epsilon inducted 19 engineering students. Chi Epsilon members in various civil engineering disciplines play significant roles on campus and within the surrounding community.
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2014 Dec 23
URI business students take third place at 30th Annual Minority Business Conference
For the second year in a row, a team from the University of Rhode Island's College of Business Administration won the student case competition, while a second URI team took third place, at the 30th Annual Minority Business Conference sponsored by the Boston Metropolitan Chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants. The event was held Oct. 4.
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2014 Nov 10
URI students take first place at 30th Annual Minority Business Conference
For the second year in a row, a team from the University of Rhode Island's College of Business Administration won the student case competition at the 30th Annual Minority Business Conference sponsored by the Boston Metropolitan Chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants. The event was held Oct. 4.
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2014 Nov 10
URI Theatre students featured in production of "Avenue Q"
The University of Rhode Island Theatre Department presents the award-winning musical, "Avenue Q." URI performers bring the cast of human and puppet characters to life in a production that's "part flesh, part felt and full of heart."
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2014 Nov 10
URI Theatre students featured in production of "Seminar"
The University of Rhode Island Theatre Department begins the fall semester with one very funny seminar on stage. In fact, the department will present the fresh comedy, Seminar by Pulitzer Prize nominee Theresa Rebeck.
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2014 Oct 8
University of Rhode Island students complete summer internships
In an internship, URI students have the opportunity to apply theory to practice in the field, and then return to the classroom ready to apply practice to theory. URI's experiential learning coordinators partner with faculty to design internships with structured learning outcomes that will provide students with a competitive advantage when they graduate.
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2014 Oct 7
University of Rhode Island names 2014 URI 101 Mentors
URI 101 Mentors play an influential role helping first-year students in their transition to college. Mentors create effective and comfortable partnerships with instructors and become resourceful team leaders for all students.
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2014 Sep 9
University of Rhode Island names more than 4,000 students to the Spring 2014 Dean's List
The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that more than 4,000 undergraduates have qualified for the Spring 2014 Dean's List. The students represent all of Rhode Island's cities and towns, all six New England states, New York and New Jersey, many other states and more than a dozen countries. More than half of the students are Rhode Islanders.
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2014 Aug 11
University of Rhode Island engineering students win national FAA competition
Five URI engineering students recently won first place in a national FAA competition with their design of airport collision avoidance system. The team will travel to Washington, D.C., to present their invention to FAA officials.
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2014 Aug 6
University of Rhode Island names 2014 Science and Engineering Fellows
Many URI undergraduates who excel in their studies in the STEM fields were named as URI's 2014 Science and Engineering Fellows. Through this competitive 14-week fellowship, which began in May, students have the opportunity to apply their classroom knowledge to real-world problems in a range of disciplines.
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2014 Jul 24
University of Rhode Island awards about 3,000 undergraduate degrees at commencement
At the University of Rhode Island's 128th Commencement on Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18, 2014, about 3,000 undergraduate and 680 graduate students became the University's newest alumni.
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2014 Jul 1
University of Rhode Island awards almost 700 graduate degrees at commencement
At the University of Rhode Island's 128th Commencement on Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18, 2014, more than 3,100 undergraduate and 680 graduate students became the University's newest alumni.
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2014 Jun 26
Excellence is recognized at the University of Rhode Island
The University of Rhode Island recognized outstanding talent last month by presenting excellence awards to faculty, students, administrators and staff. The URI Foundation, the URI Research Foundation and the URI Division of Research and Economic Development held the joint award celebration on May 14.
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2014 Jun 23
URI students receive fellowships for studying foreign languages
The Rhode Island Foundation recently named 15 University of Rhode Island students Demers fellows. The Beatrice S. Demers Fund provides fellowships to Rhode Island residents and any Rhode Island college or university students who pursue foreign language study. Fellowships cover the cost of tuition, fees, travel, housing and living expenses.
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2014 Jun 23
URI Student Entertainment Committee honored at Rainville Awards
Presented by the URI Office of Student Involvement, the Rainville Awards are given to students who have shown exemplary leadership and teamwork skills while maintaining a strong academic standing.
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2014 Jun 5
URI honors student leadership excellence at Rainville Awards
Presented by the URI Office of Student Involvement, the University's Rainville Awards are given to students who have shown exemplary leadership and teamwork skills while maintaining a strong academic standing.
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2014 Jun 5
Students recognized at URI's Senior Student-Athlete Awards Banquet
The URI Senior Student-Athlete Awards Banquet is an annual event which recognizes and celebrates the hard work and devotion every senior has put in during their four years as a student-athlete.
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2014 May 21
University of Rhode Island names 2014 Coastal Fellows
The University of Rhode Island Coastal Fellows program is an environmental fellowship initiative designed to involve URI undergraduate students in addressing current environmental problems.
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2014 May 13
URI names 2014 Orientation Team members
The goal of URI's orientation program is to welcome new students and their families to the URI community and to start them along a path for a success. The Orientation Team represents all that URI is - a diverse and enthusiastic community of learners.
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2014 May 7
URI engineering students inducted into the Order of the Engineer
As part of a commitment to pride and responsibility in the engineering profession, 103 University of Rhode Island engineering students were inducted into the Order of the Engineer on April 30. The students became the first group from the state's flagship university to join the national professional organization and established the first Link (chapter) in Rhode Island.
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2014 May 5
URI honors seniors at 17th annual Black Scholar Awards
Nine graduating University of Rhode Island seniors were honored for their academic excellence and achievements during the 17th annual Black Scholar Awards ceremony April 7 in Ryan Auditorium at the Center for Biotechnology and Life Sciences. Donald Cunnigen, professor of sociology and anthropology at URI and a member of the URI Black Faculty Association, established the awards program in 1998 to recognize and honor outstanding African-American seniors.
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2014 Apr 21
URI Theatre students featured in production of "Chicago"
The University of Rhode Island Theatre Department continues its season with the world-famous musical, "Chicago." Based on the book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, with music by John Kander and lyrics by Ebb and the play written by Maurine Dallas Watkins, URI Professor and Theatre Department Chair Paula McGlasson will direct dozens of actors as they bring this award-winning stinging satire on corruption, crime and celebrity to the stage in Kingston this month.
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2014 Apr 15
URI students inducted into the Rhode Island Onyx Honor Society
The University of Rhode Island's Black Scholar Awards program honored this year's Rhode Island Onyx Senior Honor Society inductees based on their academic excellence, community service, and cultural pride.
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2014 Apr 21