Majors: Human Development and Family Science / Political Science Activities: Tour Guide Recruitment Committee Member, URI101 Academic Mentor for Undeclared First-Year Students, Diversity Dialogues Member, Ram Marching Band Color Guard Member, Mental Health First Aid Certified “The LGBTQ+ community, the POC community, and those struggling with mental illnesses or disabilities are all facing extreme discrimination […]

Major: Theatre and Elementary Education Minor: Psychology “Diversity and inclusion are important to me because I know how it feels to not be included and feel alone and unheard in a space. I have been in spaces where I did not feel as though I had the same resources as my white peers had to […]

Majors: Criminology and Criminal Justice / Psychology Minor: Political Science “It is important because I know how it feels to not have a voice and be left out so I would want to prevent that from happening to anyone else. I want to make sure that no cultures get treat unfairly, but all cultures are celebrated […]

Major: Computer Science Activities: National Society of Black Engineers, Asian Student Association, dance teams, and intramural volleyball “I think diversity is important because it allows us to learn more about each other, the world, and ourselves.”

Major(s): Political Science and Gender and Women’s Studies “Diversity, equity, and inclusion are important because it creates comfort for students to want to reach their full potential. Allows for creativity and innovation to flourish when students are given the resources to do so.”

Major: Criminology and Criminal Justice Activities: Women’s Prelaw Society, Asian Student Association “My favorite part about being a URI student is helping build community within the University. I felt welcomed immediately by many groups and I strive to be able to provide a similar experience to others. By joining clubs and attending events, I was […]