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- URI economist: Rhode Island economy contracts in May, state on precipice of recessionWHAT: While state economic data for April showed a temporary reprieve, the Current Conditions Index slipped back into contraction territory in May with a value of 42. According to University of Rhode Island economist Leonard Lardaro, the CCI has remained in a neutral or contraction value every month since December and continue to lag their […]
- Rhode Island legislators approve crucial appropriation for unique weather-related tools at URIKINGSTON, R.I. – July 21, 2025 – Rhode Island legislators have endorsed a powerful complement of tools developed and housed at the University of Rhode Island so they can continue to benefit the state coastline and residents, approving $200,000 in the 2026 fiscal year budget. Legislators and researchers say that support to keep URI’s critical […]
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- Rams roll to first conference title since 2016The University of Rhode Island baseball team swept its way through the Atlantic 10 Conference Championship in Tysons, Virginia last week, securing the third conference title in program history. Following a 22-8 record in conference play, Rhode Island entered as the regular season champion and top seed in the tournament. Pitching led the way in... The post Rams roll to first conference title since 2016 first appeared on The Good 5¢ Cigar.
- Rowing continues dynasty with conference championshipThe University of Rhode Island women’s rowing team earned its second straight Atlantic 10 Conference Championship on May 17, securing its automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. For the sixth time in seven years, the Rams claimed the A-10 title, led by Head Coach Shelagh Donohoe. “ We’ve had a season of mixed results,” Donohoe said.... The post Rowing continues dynasty with conference championship first appeared on The Good 5¢ Cigar.