New chair aims to ‘elevate’ psychology department’s research, educational prominence - David Schnyer joins URI after leading highly ranked program at UT-Austin
Leadership program cultivates URI change makers in nutrition and dietetics - Seven URI students gain knowledge and experience in first cohort of IMODEL program
URI filmmaker puts spotlight on vulnerable Saltmarsh Sparrow - Former physical therapy professor Deirdre Robinson featured in Jason Jaacks’ documentary, ‘Between Moon Tides’ Rising tidal waters are posing increasing threats to one of our most inconspicuous shore dwellers: the Saltmarsh Sparrow (Ammospiza caudicuta), found only in healthy salt marshes along the U.S. Atlantic coast. Weighing less than an ounce (the equivalent of three nickels), […]
URI kinesiology internship reestablished in Australia - URI senior Bella DeVivo of Bethel completes ‘life-changing’ kinesiology internship in Australia
URI receives first-ever NIH T32 award to launch transdisciplinary biomedical research training program - Award reflects years of cross-campus collaboration and positions URI as a national leader in transdisciplinary biomedical training
Motor control experts attend international conference at URI - Three-day Progress in Motor Control conference attracts leading scientists, researchers, and clinicians from eight countries
URI professor recognized as a leading scholar in study of executive functions - Professor ranks among world’s top researchers in his area of expertise
URI study examines link between ADHD, alcohol use risks - Psychology Professor Amy Stamates aims to understand how alcohol use, cravings change in people with and without ADHD Young adult drinkers with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder are at increased risk for experiencing alcohol-related problems and developing alcohol use disorder compared to their non-ADHD peers. However, it is unclear why, as research supports that they drink less than […]
URI psychology student studies disparities in medication treatment for veterans with OUD - Amid national overdose epidemic, treatment rates remain concerningly low, indicating significant barriers to care Military veterans often experience distinct health issues and disparities that can heighten their vulnerability to opioid use, increasing their risk for opioid use disorder and overdose. Yet despite the heightened risk, nearly 60 percent of veterans with the disorder do not […]
Gallery: URI College of Health Sciences Commencement 2025 - Dean Patrick Vivier, joined by URI President Marc Parlange, Provost Barbara Wolfe, and the faculty and staff of the College of Health Sciences, conferred degrees upon the graduating class of 2025 on May 17. Dean Vivier and the entire College of Health Sciences extend their heartfelt congratulations to the Class of 2025. Check out a […]
