Tag: University of Rhode Island
URI urges COVID-19 vaccinations after finding variants on campus
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – The University of Rhode Island late Wednesday said it will allow its entire campus community to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine at...
Lardaro: Economy ‘horrific’ in February, but headed in right direction
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island economy was still contracting year over year in February but is headed in the right direction, especially in the...
Crisis exposes depths of the ‘digital divide’
When Magdalena Andreozzi moved workshops offered by her nonprofit online during the COVID-19 pandemic last summer, she expected some bumps in the transition.
After all,...
R.I. plays role in making new COVID-19 vaccines
What seemed like an epic race for an effective COVID-19 vaccine has produced several options that have people rolling up their sleeves across Rhode...
URI College of Business raises $1.4M for initial phase of Ballantine...
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – The University of Rhode Island recently completed its initial fundraising phase to support the renovations of Ballantine Hall, home to the...
Parlange named next president of University of Rhode Island
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – Marc B. Parlange has served in various education roles all around the world. Now, he will move from the land down...
New URI president to be selected Monday
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – A new University of Rhode Island president is expected to be decided on Monday evening when the university’s board of trustees...
COVID-19 vaccination mandates are mulled by universities, businesses
PROVIDENCE – Universities and businesses in Rhode Island are grappling with whether to require COVID-19 vaccinations for employees, and in the case of colleges,...
Her focus on eye care was helped by upbringing
The word “family” in Duquette Family Eye Care Inc. of North Smithfield means much more than just a business willing to serve families in...
Five Questions With: Joseph Lembo
Joseph Lembo is a member of Narragansett 2100, an organization of 300 members formed seven years ago that includes owners of rental properties in...
