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 […]
Meet Lauren Peckham, commencement speaker for the College of Health Sciences - Lauren Peckham’s interest in law and justice started early, watching courtroom dramas with her grandparents and imagining herself one day on the bench—or behind the podium at the White House. That spark turned into purpose as she pursued studies shaped by personal experience and a passion for advocacy. With three majors across two colleges—criminology and […]
URI psychology professor looks to change behavior around driving under the influence of marijuana - Study will create targeted interventions to change behavior in college students
Commencement 2025: Traumatic accident inspired Cailyn Doyle to study clinical neuroscience at URI - URI’s neuroscience program helped the senior understand her father’s traumatic brain injury and positioned her to help others
URI physical therapy students assess balance, physical health of individuals with Parkinson’s during community event - Students represent Neuro Collaborative Lab during ‘Renew! Retreat’ event at Portsmouth community center Doctor of physical therapy students from the University of Rhode Island conducted balance screenings, and assessed the physical health of individuals living with Parkinson’s Disease at a community clinic in Portsmouth as part of a nationwide event to help those with the […]
Health Sciences students present novel studies during college’s annual Research Night - Graduate and undergraduate students display research into impactful topics across the health spectrum Dozens of students from multiple departments in the University of Rhode Island College of Health Sciences showed off their dynamic research projects on various health topics during the college’s second annual student Research Night on April 22. Undergraduate and master’s degree students, […]
Three professors present studies during Health Sciences faculty research event - Lisa Weyandt, Jillian Scheer, and Christie Ward-Ritacco described their work in neuroscience, psychology, and kinesiology, respectively The College of Health Sciences periodically holds faculty research nights for professors to speak about their research studies. In URI’s Alumni Center on March 27, professors Lisa Weyandt, Jillian Scheer, and Christie Ward-Ritacco shared examples of their research, which […]
Novel approach to personal finance course addresses challenges faced by students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds - Article based on approach selected as best paper by journal Personal finance courses are intended to help college students manage their finances after graduation. However, these courses can be challenging for students who have a lower level of financial literacy due to having economically disadvantaged backgrounds. In 2019, Jing Jian Xiao, a professor of Human […]
High school students get hands-on STEM lessons at URI Biomechanics Day - More than 500 students from around the state visited Mackal Field House as URI Department of Kinesiology hosts annual event High school students from schools around the state got a hands-on look at the high-tech equipment in the University of Rhode Island Department of Kinesiology, as professors and students welcomed them to Mackal Field House […]
