Thanksgiving will be a bit happier — and healthier — for more than 100 families this year, thanks to the efforts of a group of College of Health Sciences students. Members of the Nutrition Club assembled 140 Thanksgiving baskets and delivered them in a truck borrowed from URI Dining Services to Maplewood Terrace, a low-income […]
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For her senior capstone project, psychology major is telling a story that represents many The teasing started in middle school: whale; fat girl; jelly rolls; Mrs. Puff. Paola Moreno got so depressed she stopped eating breakfast and lunch. “I didn’t want people at school to see me eating,” says Moreno. “I didn’t want people to […]
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KINGSTON, R.I.- November 3, 2017- Known most notably for her work in science communication and outreach, neuroscientist Heather Berlin will present a lecture titled “The Dynamic Unconscious Mind” as part of this year’s Honors Colloquium at the University of Rhode Island. The lecture will be held Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. in Edwards Hall, 64 […]
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Alexander Dien to represent students on the American Physical Therapy Association’s Student Assembly A third-year doctoral candidate in Physical Therapy at URI will represent the university in a national trade organization after being elected vice president of the American Physical Therapy Association’s Student Assembly. Alexander Dien officially became a member of the association’s board of […]
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Psychology Professor Lisa Weyandt will travel to Pennsylvania to receive the award URI Psychology Professor Lisa Weyandt will be honored by her alma mater for her distinguished accomplishments throughout her career. Weyandt will travel to Pennsylvania State University Oct. 27 to receive the award given annually to select graduates of Penn State’s College of Health […]
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Nutrition scientist aims to increase access, impact of nutrition therapy While a high school track athlete in Franklin Lakes, NJ, Dara LoBuono was looking for any opportunity to improve her time and cross the finish line ahead of her competitors. A visit with a sports nutritionist gave her the edge she needed on the track, […]
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Can gait be used as a tool to diagnose, prevent, or treat cognitive decline? URI kinesiologists are taking steps to find out what gait can tell us about dementia.
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Phillip Clark honored for mentorship in, promotion of geriatric education A local expert on gerontology at the University of Rhode Island has been named the recipient of a prestigious award from a national association on aging. Phillip Clark, professor of Human Development and Family Studies, and director of both the gerontology program and the Rhode […]
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James Prochaska developed Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change; Janice Prochaska disseminated the model A University of Rhode Island psychology professor internationally renowned for his pioneering work in behavior change, along with his wife and research partner, will receive the Institute of Coaching Vision of Scientific Excellence in Coaching award. The Institute presents the award annually to […]
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With the summer sun high in the sky, Chinese Olympic Committee delegates, NHL coaches, college trainers and exercise scientists had snow and ice on their minds as they convened at the University of Rhode Island earlier this month.
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