URI professor co-authors new American Heart Association guidelines

Maya Vadiveloo helped write official guidance that focuses on dietary patterns over specific food rules Following heart-healthy nutritional guidance — despite the well-known benefits of doing so and the even better known detriments of not — often proves to be a difficult commitment. But the American Heart Association is making it simpler to follow in […]

Continue reading "URI professor co-authors new American Heart Association guidelines"

HDF student advocates for early childhood educators before House Finance Committee

Sarah Behm testifies in support of more education funding, plans for future advocacy role A URI Human Development and Family Sciences student who also acts as an advocate for teachers and early childhood educators recently testified before the Rhode Island House Finance Committee, encouraging legislators to increase funding for early educators, who are among the […]

Continue reading "HDF student advocates for early childhood educators before House Finance Committee"

URI Kinesiology Department hosts high school students for ‘hands-on’ Biomechanics Day

The April 6 event in the College of Health Sciences advanced labs aimed to promote biomechanics, other STEM fields, especially among women The University of Rhode Island Department of Kinesiology welcomed high school students from around the state to its labs in Independence Square to learn about biomechanics and other STEM fields during the annual […]

Continue reading "URI Kinesiology Department hosts high school students for ‘hands-on’ Biomechanics Day"

Valentine’s special: URI Couple & Family Therapy Clinic offers free relationship check-ups for students

Student couples at the University of Rhode Island are invited to participate in a free 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. The number of sessions is limited, so students are urged to register immediately. Under […]

Continue reading "Valentine’s special: URI Couple & Family Therapy Clinic offers free relationship check-ups for students"

URI College of Health Sciences dean appointed editor-in-chief of national sports medicine journal

Gary Liguori will launch and direct ACSM’s ‘Exercise, Sport, and Movement’ University of Rhode Island College of Health Sciences Dean Gary Liguori has been appointed the inaugural editor-in-chief of Exercise, Sport, and Movement (ESM), the American College of Sports Medicine’s new open access journal. In addition to serving as dean of the College, Liguori is […]

Continue reading "URI College of Health Sciences dean appointed editor-in-chief of national sports medicine journal"

New faculty member: Health Sciences Assistant Professor Nekehia Quashie

The University of Rhode Island College of Health Sciences recently welcomed Assistant Professor Nekehia Quashie to the college. Specializing in family dynamics, especially as it relates to health care, Quashie has joined the Department of Health Studies. Learn more about one of the College’s newest professors: Education: Ph.D. Sociology, University of Utah; M.S. Sociology, University […]

Continue reading "New faculty member: Health Sciences Assistant Professor Nekehia Quashie"

New faculty member: Kinesiology Assistant Professor Ryan Chapman

The University of Rhode Island College of Health Sciences recently welcomed Assistant Professor Ryan Chapman to the college. Specializing in biomechanics, Chapman has joined the Department of Kinesiology. Learn more about one of the College’s newest professors: Education: Ph.D., biomedical engineering, Dartmouth College; M.S., biomechanical engineering, The University of Iowa; B.S.E.E., electrical engineering, The University […]

Continue reading "New faculty member: Kinesiology Assistant Professor Ryan Chapman"

New faculty member: PT Assistant Professor William Burns

The University of Rhode Island College of Health Sciences recently welcomed Assistant Professor William Burns to the college. Specializing in clinical and experiential education, Burns has joined the Department of Physical Therapy. Learn more about one of the College’s newest professors: Education: DPT, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, San Marcos, Calif.; MS, physical […]

Continue reading "New faculty member: PT Assistant Professor William Burns"

New faculty member: HDF Assistant Professor Jessica Cless

The University of Rhode Island College of Health Sciences welcomed Assistant Professor Jessica Cless to the college recently. An experienced therapist who specializes in working with survivors of psychological trauma, Class is part of the Department of Human Development and Family Science. Learn more about one of the College’s newest professors: Education: Ph.D., family studies […]

Continue reading "New faculty member: HDF Assistant Professor Jessica Cless"