Psychology Professor Ellen Flannery-Schroeder named inaugural Dr. Glenda L. Vittimberga ’88 Endowed Professor

The University of Rhode Island College of Health Sciences has awarded the inaugural Dr. Glenda L. Vittimberga ’88 Endowed Professorship in Psychology to Ellen Flannery-Schroeder, professor and director of training in clinical psychology. The endowed professorship was established by the Vittimberga family in memory of their sister, a renowned child psychologist who left an outstanding legacy of teaching, […]

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URI’s online dietetics master’s program ranked among the best nationally

Onlinemastersdegrees.org ranks the URI program fourth nationally The University of Rhode Island online master’s in dietetics program is among the top such programs in the country, slotting in fourth nationally in the most recent rankings by onlinemastersdegrees.org. The organization listed this year’s best online dietetics master’s programs that excel in key areas such as accreditation, […]

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URI Child Development Centers host high school students for lesson in early education

State-URI partnership exposes high school students to potential careers in human development and education High school Career and Technical Education students from around the state have gotten a first-hand look at child development and career pathways in the human development and education fields, thanks to a partnership between the URI Child Development Centers and the […]

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Valentine’s Day special: Relationship check-ups, follow-up counseling for local couples

URI Couple and Family Therapy Clinic offers no-cost promotion to limited number of student couples in honor of the holiday Student couples are invited to participate in a relationship assessment and follow-up counseling at the University’s Couple and Family Therapy Clinic just in time for Valentine’s Day and all the romantic expectations it brings. To […]

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URI’s Cyber-Seniors program improving digital competency, social connections for older adults expanding statewide

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 […]

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Deborah Riebe appointed College of Health Sciences interim dean

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 […]

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Health Sciences’ inaugural dean leaves College with ‘tremendous foundation,’ primed for further expansion

Former Dean Gary Liguori has left URI to accept a position as provost of the University of West Florida From its beginnings just over six years ago, the University of Rhode Island College of Health Sciences has evolved into a flourishing interdisciplinary college that continues to expand its offerings and its footprint around the state. […]

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