- Signs point to slowing R.I. economy, but some strength remains, says URI economistWHAT: Rhode Island’s economy started the fourth quarter on a cautious note, as the Current Conditions Index for October decreased to 67, after recording a 75 in each of the previous two months. A large portion of recent economic momentum remains based on yearly comparison of the CCI indicators, but there are signs of weakening […]
- GALLERY: Celebrating URI’s newest alumniKINGSTON, R.I.—Dec. 17, 2024—Congratulations to the more than 550 graduates who, along with friends and family, celebrated fall commencement at the Ryan Center this past weekend. We know you will do great things! Here’s a look back at the day in pictures.
- All NewsSigns point to slowing R.I. economy, but some strength remains, says URI economistWHAT: Rhode Island’s economy started the fourth quarter on a cautious note, as the Current Conditions Index for October decreased to 67, after recording a 75 in each of the previous two months. A large portion of recent economic momentum remains based on yearly comparison of the CCI indicators, but there are signs of weakening […]
- All NewsGALLERY: Celebrating URI’s newest alumniKINGSTON, R.I.—Dec. 17, 2024—Congratulations to the more than 550 graduates who, along with friends and family, celebrated fall commencement at the Ryan Center this past weekend. We know you will do great things! Here’s a look back at the day in pictures.
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- All NewsURI alumna’s study on foot biomechanics, involving women’s basketball team, published in international journalKINGSTON, R.I. — Dec. 17, 2024 — A biomechanics study conducted by University of Rhode Island graduate and former star guard on the women’s basketball team Catherine “Dolly” Cairns was recently published in an international journal. Cairns conducted the study on the basketball floor of the Ryan Center and in the advanced kinesiology labs on […]
- All NewsFall 2024 graduates urged to ‘celebrate the unexpected’More than 550 University of Rhode Island undergraduate and graduate students received their diplomas and celebrated their accomplishments on Saturday. The Block Island Sound Quintet played music to introduce the graduates as they walked into the Ryan Center on the Kingston Campus. Once the students were seated, Barbara Wolfe, university provost and executive vice president... The post Fall 2024 graduates urged to ‘celebrate the unexpected’ first appeared on The Good 5 Cent Cigar.
- All NewsSmiles and CheersMore than 550 graduates received degrees at fall commencement on December 14, 2024 at the Ryan Center, cheered on by a crowd of 3,000 family and friends, and encouraged by President Parlange to ‘keep growing, keep building, keep learning.’
- All NewsURI fall graduates encouraged to ‘keep growing, keep building, keep learning’KINGSTON, R.I. – Dec. 16, 2024 – University of Rhode Island President Marc Parlange reminded graduates at Saturday’s fall commencement that this was not the end, but the beginning of the next leg of their journey. “Keep growing, keep building, and keep learning,” Parlange urged. “These principles will guide you through whatever comes your way.” […]
- All NewsURI Child Development Centers host annual Art Exchange to benefit food bankKINGSTON, R.I. — Dec. 12, 2024 — The University of Rhode Island Child Development Centers hosted its annual Art Exchange in the Memorial Union Dec. 12 to benefit the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. The preschool students, along with Director Jessica MacLeod and her staff of teachers and student interns, offered handmade works of art […]
- All NewsFall commencement speaker excited to share her journey with fellow graduatesKINGSTON, R.I. – Dec. 12, 2024 – Anna-Trang Truong came to the University of Rhode Island in the fall of 2020 with her game plan written, seemingly carved in stone. Her mother, Ha Tran, was a certified nursing assistant; her sister, Quyen, was on her way to graduating from URI with a nursing degree; and […]
- All NewsWomen’s basketball extend skid to five with Ivy-League LossesThe University of Rhode Island women’s basketball team had its losing streak stretch to five games with a winless week on the road against a pair of Ivy League opponents, Harvard University and Princeton University. Rhode Island went into its matchup against Harvard coming off three consecutive close losses, all within seven points or less.... The post Women’s basketball extend skid to five with Ivy-League Losses first appeared on The Good 5 Cent Cigar.
- All NewsSwim and Dive splits dual-meet in first conference testThe University of Rhode Island women’s swim and dive team competed in a tri-meet against two Atlantic 10 opponents on Saturday, splitting the competition with a 153-106 win over the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a 137-122 loss to La Salle University. “They are going to be teams that we swim against at our conference... The post Swim and Dive splits dual-meet in first conference test first appeared on The Good 5 Cent Cigar.
- All NewsFirst-year Frenchwoman makes Rhody markFrom the quiet streets of Villeneuve-d’Ascq, France to playing under the bright lights of the Thomas M. Ryan Center, first-year forward Palmire Mbu is making a name for herself on the University of Rhode Island women’s basketball team in her first year. Mbu’s journey started at the age of six, when she watched her brothers... The post First-year Frenchwoman makes Rhody mark first appeared on The Good 5 Cent Cigar.
- All NewsInside look: football’s best season since 1985With a final drive touchdown, fourth-quarter comebacks and a blocked field goal shining at the front of a slurry of highlights, the University of Rhode Island football team recently concluded its most successful season in program history. In 2024, the Rams won the most games in a single season in the history of URI football... The post Inside look: football’s best season since 1985 first appeared on The Good 5 Cent Cigar.
- All NewsOchsenfeld: UFC310 ReviewLas Vegas, the fight capital of the world, played host to Ultimate Fighting Championship 310 on Dec. 7, capping off a historic year of pay-per-view cards for the global leader in combat sports. In the main event, Brazilian marauder Alexandre Pantoja looked to defend his flyweight title for the third time against UFC debutant and... The post Ochsenfeld: UFC310 Review first appeared on The Good 5 Cent Cigar.
- All NewsDebuts highlight women’s indoor track openerThe University of Rhode Island women’s track and field team began its indoor season at the URI Heptathlon qualifier and the 29th annual Rhode Island Pentathlon on Friday, as several URI athletes had their collegiate debuts. Rhode Island hosted the URI Heptathlon at the Mackal Field House, where five athletes competed in five events. Beginning... The post Debuts highlight women’s indoor track opener first appeared on The Good 5 Cent Cigar.
- All NewsThis Week In Sports – 12/12MEN’S TRACK AND FIELD URI Heptathlon (12/5-12/6) Boston University Season Opener (12/7) Brown Alden Invitational (12/7) University of Rhode Island fourth-year Matt Santy was victorious in the URI Heptathlon with the 4,900 points he earned over the two-day event. He came in seventh place in the 60-meter dash, fourth in pole vault, fourth in the... The post This Week In Sports – 12/12 first appeared on The Good 5 Cent Cigar.
- All NewsMen’s indoor track breaks records in opening weekendThe University of Rhode Island men’s track & field team opened their season by participating in three different meets and setting multiple school records this past weekend. The season started on campus at the Mackal Field House as Rhode Island hosted the URI Heptathlon. In their first meet of the season, the Rams only featured... The post Men’s indoor track breaks records in opening weekend first appeared on The Good 5 Cent Cigar.
