{"id":4222,"date":"2018-09-17T16:08:49","date_gmt":"2018-09-17T20:08:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/chs-draft\/?page_id=4222"},"modified":"2026-05-26T11:49:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T15:49:19","slug":"home-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/chs\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-hero-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-hero super   cl-has-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-hero-proper\"><div class=\"overlay\"><div class=\"block\"><h1>Health is evolving. So are we.<\/h1><a class=\"cl-button\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/chs\/academics\/\" title=\"\">EXPLORE PROGRAMS<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"still\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/chs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/969\/IMG_5480.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls-container\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-icon\" title=\"Accessibility controls\">Accessibility controls<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-motion-control cl-accessibility-control-hidden\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Pause motion\">Pause motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">On<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Play motion\">Play motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Off<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-contrast-control\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Increase text contrast\">Increase text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Standard<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Reset text contrast\">Reset text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">High<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-system-setting\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle\" title=\"Apply my preferences site-wide\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle-label\">Apply site-wide<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Careers in health and wellness are among the fastest growing occupations worldwide, so the need for well-prepared, broadly skilled professionals has never been greater. URI&#8217;s College of Health Sciences was formed to meet this need, bringing together majors and programs connected by a common theme\u2014to make a positive and lasting impact on the health and well-being of people of all ages, adding years to their lives and life to their years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/chs\/about\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/chs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/969\/quinn-hall-400x250.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"Quinn Hall\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>About<\/h2><p>Learn about our mission, values, and academic community.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">LEARN MORE<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/chs\/academics\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/chs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/969\/academics.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Academics<\/h2><p>Find a degree or certificate program that fits your needs and goals.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">LEARN MORE<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/chs\/people\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/chs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/969\/CHS-award-winners.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"CHS award winners\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>People<\/h2><p>Meet our outstanding faculty of top health science professionals.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">LEARN MORE<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/chs\/centers-and-labs\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/chs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/969\/home-research.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Research<\/h2><p>Our labs and centers offer hands-on learning opportunities.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">LEARN MORE<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-hero-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-hero fullwidth   cl-has-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-hero-proper\"><div class=\"overlay\"><div class=\"block\"><h1>Why Health Sciences at URI?<\/h1><a class=\"cl-button\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/chs\/why-health-sciences\/\" title=\"\">See The URI Difference<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"still\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/chs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/969\/watercolor-zoom-at-CDC-2.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls-container\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-icon\" title=\"Accessibility controls\">Accessibility controls<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-motion-control cl-accessibility-control-hidden\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Pause motion\">Pause motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">On<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Play motion\">Play motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Off<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-contrast-control\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Increase text contrast\">Increase text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Standard<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Reset text contrast\">Reset text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">High<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-system-setting\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle\" title=\"Apply my preferences site-wide\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle-label\">Apply site-wide<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"display-posts-listing\"><li class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\"\r\nsrc=\"https:\/\/events.uri.edu\/widget\/view?schools=uri&#038;days=31&#038;num=4&#038;template=card\"><\/script><\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In the News<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"display-posts-listing\"><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2026\/08\/uris-mental-and-behavioral-health-counseling-masters-program-sets-students-up-for-success\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/chs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/969\/17URIHS-167-1200x800-1-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/chs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/969\/17URIHS-167-1200x800-1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/chs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/969\/17URIHS-167-1200x800-1-300x300.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2026\/08\/uris-mental-and-behavioral-health-counseling-masters-program-sets-students-up-for-success\/\">Mental and Behavioral Health Counseling master\u2019s program sets students up for success<\/a> <span class=\"excerpt-dash\">-<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt\">The University of Rhode Island\u2019s Mental and Behavioral Health Counseling\u00a0master\u2019s degree program in the College of Health Sciences is putting students on a path to becoming the next generation of mental health practitioners.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/chs\/2026\/08\/05\/gilman-scholar-learned-positive-psychology-in-denmark\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/chs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/969\/Meghan-Capuano-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Meghan Capuano\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/chs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/969\/Meghan-Capuano-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/chs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/969\/Meghan-Capuano-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/chs\/2026\/08\/05\/gilman-scholar-learned-positive-psychology-in-denmark\/\">Gilman Scholar learned &#8216;positive psychology&#8217; in Denmark<\/a> <span class=\"excerpt-dash\">-<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt\">Thanks to the Gilman Scholarship program, Meghan Capuano, who earned a bachelor&#8217;s degree in psychology from URI in the spring 2026 semester, studied in Copenhagen, Denmark this summer. Her educational experiences extended well beyond the traditional classroom setting, as she interviewed Denmark residents about their experiences with the country\u2019s overall well-being and asked for their [&hellip;]<\/span><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2026\/07\/gerontological-society-of-america-names-uri-professor-among-its-newest-fellows\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/chs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/969\/NTQ-Profile-photo-1200x800-1-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Nekehia Quashie\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/chs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/969\/NTQ-Profile-photo-1200x800-1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/chs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/969\/NTQ-Profile-photo-1200x800-1-300x300.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2026\/07\/gerontological-society-of-america-names-uri-professor-among-its-newest-fellows\/\">Gerontological Society of America names URI professor among its newest fellows<\/a> <span class=\"excerpt-dash\">-<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt\">Nekehia Quashie, assistant professor of public health in the URI College of Health Sciences, has been named a fellow by the Gerontological Society of America\u00a0for her outstanding contributions to the field of gerontology.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2026\/06\/study-shows-gains-in-preschoolers-executive-function-with-additional-teacher-training\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/chs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/969\/worktime-teacher-at-child-level-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Study shows gains in preschoolers\u2019 executive function with additional teacher training\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/chs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/969\/worktime-teacher-at-child-level-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/chs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/969\/worktime-teacher-at-child-level-300x300.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2026\/06\/study-shows-gains-in-preschoolers-executive-function-with-additional-teacher-training\/\">Study shows gains in preschoolers\u2019 executive function with additional teacher training<\/a> <span class=\"excerpt-dash\">-<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt\">A study performed by Sammy Ahmed, assistant professor of human development and family science in URI\u2019s College of Health Sciences, revealed how workshops and coaching help preschool teachers improve their students\u2019 cognitive skills.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  block-level alignright\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/chs\/news\/\" title=\"SEE MORE NEWS\">SEE MORE NEWS<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Careers in health and wellness are among the fastest growing occupations worldwide, so the need for well-prepared, broadly skilled professionals has never been greater. 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