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URI Asian Cultural Ambassador Scholarship presentations on 5/2/23 at the URI Multicultural Student Services Center. From left, Susan Li Liang, New Bedford, MA. 2nd year Biological Sciences and Psychology, Julia Al-Amir Pawt. RI, double major, Arabic/HDF, MSSC Director, Jean D. Nsabumuremyi, Prof. Ken Yang, PhD, Argha Goswami – Assam, India. Computer engineering 2025, Miriyam Abbas 1st year PhD Behavioral Science, of Lucknow Uttar Pradesh India. URI PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

The Multicultural Student Services Center is dedicated to providing a space where you feel welcome; where you can take part in the conversations that challenge and connect us; and where you can find out about opportunities that will help you thrive at URI. We want to empower you to make your voice heard and make your mark–on the University and the world.

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URI names Markeisha Miner vice president for community, equity and diversity

The University of Rhode Island has named Markeisha Miner, an accomplished student services leader and experienced litigator, as its next vice president for community, equity, and diversity.

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Jean Nsabumuremyi named new director of the Multicultural Student Services Center - The University of Rhode Island has named Jean Nsabumuremyi, director of Idaho State University’s TRIO Educational Opportunity Center, as the new director of the Multicultural Student Services Center.
URI honors Professor Vanessa Quainoo, students, faculty, staff for extraordinary efforts to foster diversity and inclusivity - On May 11, 2021 the University honored Professor Vanessa Wynder Quainoo for her lifelong commitment to diversity and inclusion, along with six community members and two organizations as part of its annual Diversity and Inclusive Excellence Awards Ceremony.
URI student leaders honored with 32nd annual Rainville Awards - On June 1, 2020, the University honored three undergraduate student leaders and one student organization as part of its 32nd annual A. Robert Rainville Leadership Awards.

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Artist Jason E. Smith ’10 draws inspiration from historical, ancient mythological and cultural ideas human origins, mysticism, religious beliefs, and symbolism. His work has been featured in the URI magazine and you can browse more images on Instagram.