Music
“A life in the arts is constantly shifting, and URI gave me the space to focus on my fundamentals and grow into myself.”
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Devin Vietri ’15
Theatre
“Through theatre, art and storytelling we are able to learn about our past, understand and explore our present, and build toward a better future.”
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Art
“My degree helped me create an amazing network of like minded people that have helped drive me and my dreams forward.”
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Music
“Music and art are what bring people together. It has brought so many connections across cultures and the world.”
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Music
“My time at URI taught me time management, organization, networking, and teamwork.”
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Introducing a question-and-answer style series that will highlight research and creative works by our faculty. This month explores Native American Roots: Relationality and Indigenous Regeneration Under Empire, 1770-1859, a new book from Professor Christian Gonzales.
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Students and faculty from our Department of Theatre participated in the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre (KC/ACTF) 2021 Region 1 Festival.
Continue reading "URI Theatre participates in Regional Festival"Documenting a history of resistance
Marcus P. Nevius, assistant professor of history, spent a month in the the Great Dismal Swamp, a tract of marshland situated between Norfolk, Virginia, and Elizabeth City, North Carolina, researching his first book, City of Refuge: Slavery and Petit Marronage in the Great Dismal Swamp, 1763-1856.
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Theatre
“The arts are what makes life worth living; they connect human beings and evoke strong emotions.”
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Music
“The leadership and collaborative skills that I learned during my time at URI have become invaluable skills in my life after graduation.”
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Art History
“Along with my M.A., my undergraduate degree provides the foundation for any work I do in preservation, architectural history, and more broadly with cultural resources.”
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Art
“During my time at the URI, everyone made it clear that the most important goal is to develop students into graduates that are able to set themselves apart from everyone else.
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Jason Phillips ’23, a triple major in Journalism, Writing and Rhetoric, and English, discusses the importance of community in organizations and taking advantage of the opportunities URI has to offer, especially in the humanities.
Continue reading "Triple the Fun: Jason Phillips ‘23 on the Power of Community"2020 Dean’s Excellence Awards
In late December every year, we announce our Dean’s Excellence Awards. They are chosen based on nominations from students, faculty, administrators, and staff.
Continue reading "2020 Dean’s Excellence Awards"Professor exploring log-in solutions for people with upper extremity impairment
Professor Krishna Venkatasubramanian is researching computer authentication problems faced by people with upper extremity impairment with the goal of developing software that allows users to more easily access their devices. His work has the support of a three-year, $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation.
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