Lorraine Guerra

Theatre and Communication Studies

“I am most proud of my independent project that I started called “Our Voices” where I received a $2,000 grant from the Dean of Libraries to purchase plays and theatre works about people or color and or written by people of color.”

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Ian Weiner

Communication Studies and Journalism

“What I value most about my liberal arts education is our ability to go beyond the classroom and out into the world. Every semester, I have had a class that takes me beyond our Kingston campus and out into the real world.”

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Arts and Sciences Plays Pivotal Role in Award Winning Clemente Veterans’ Initiative

The National Endowment for the Humanities recently awarded $99,000 to support the Providence Clemente Veterans’ Initiative. The program serves veterans by providing opportunities to study history, public speaking, literature, philosophy, and beyond. Professor of Communication Studies Kathleen Torrens, Professor of Philosophy Cheryl Foster, and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Jen Riley discuss the impact of this program, the salience of the humanities, and the importance of URI’s contributions.

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