Program provides devices, internet connection, technical education Participants in the University of Rhode Island’s Engaging Generations Cyber-Seniors program have shown statistically significant improvements in digital competence, technology use, quality of life, and in strengthening social bonds. The program has helped participants feel more connected to their communities, increase contact with family and friends, and generally […]

The kinesiology expert previously served as associate dean of the College The University of Rhode Island College of Health Sciences has appointed Deborah Riebe as interim dean of the College, replacing former Dean Gary Liguori. Riebe, an international leader in the development of physical activity interventions to improve health, previously served as associate dean of […]

Professor Marie Mortreux’s work, partly funded by NASA, can help inform long-term space flight planning; also applies to nutrition regimens on Earth When it comes to maintaining muscular and skeletal health in the body, it’s either use or lose it. Maintaining mechanical load on muscular and skeletal systems is critical to prevent muscle atrophy and […]

Graduate student Chrissie Wojciechowski seeks volunteers for study in College’s advanced kinesiology labs

Paper by Professor Sarah Feldstein Ewing stresses that relying on detection through informal observation­ — as parents and providers have commonly done with alcohol and tobacco use­­ — is quickly becoming a thing of the past.

The College of Health Sciences distributed end-of-year awards to faculty and staff members during the College’s annual holiday event Dec. 12. Dean Gary Liguori handed out awards for excellence in research, teaching and service, as well as a staff excellence awards. Winners include: Excellence in Research – Associate Professor Nicole Weiss Psychology Associate Professor Nicole […]

English Labrador will work with clients in the Psychological Counseling Center, members of campus community