Samantha Neary

  • Assistant Dean, Academic and Student Affairs
  • Phone: 401.874.5985
  • Email: srneary@uri.edu
  • Office Location: Bliss Hall, Suite 420
    1 Lippitt Rd
    Kingston, RI 02881

Biography

Samantha Neary came to URI in 2018 after eight years working at multiple higher and secondary education institutions in the Greater Boston Area. She has expertise in academic advising, career advising, curriculum development, admissions, study abroad, and student organizations/leadership, specializing in the STEM student population.

Research

  • Comparative studies of international higher education and student affairs systems 
  • College student development via abroad experiences

Education

  • M.S., College Student Development & Counseling, Northeastern University, 2015
  • B.A.; English Literature, Biology, Environmental Analysis & Policy; Boston University, 2009