SPECIAL EVENT:
Reimagining Education for a Changing World with Miguel Cardona
Drawing on his experiences as a teacher, principal, state commissioner, and federal leader, Dr. Miguel Cardona offers a candid look at the challenges facing public schools and presents a bold vision for strengthening education. He urges communities to unite in ensuring educators have the resources, respect, and support they deserve because strong public schools remain the foundation of equity, opportunity, and a thriving democracy. Read more.
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Tuesday evenings at 5:30pm
Edwards Hall and onlineThe 2025 Honors Colloquium will provide a valuable opportunity for the URI community to engage in a thoughtful and informed dialogue on the challenges facing education today. The way we educate students is constantly evolving, but are we preparing them for the future or reinforcing outdated systems? The 2025 Honors Colloquium, Education, Behind the Curtains, will explore how history, policy, and innovation shape learning from early childhood through higher education. From AI-driven instruction to the growing need for equity-minded educators, this series will dive into the most urgent challenges in PK-20 education. Through critical conversations with experts and practitioners, we will examine how schools, colleges, and universities can better serve students and society in an ever-changing world.
Coordinators: Lazaro Camacho, Jr. and Daniel Kelley
SPEAKERS:
What’s ‘Public’ about Public Education? (And Will It Still Exist In 2028?) - Jennifer Berkshire & Jack Schneider
September 30, 2025
Becoming Indigenous-Serving Institutions - Heather Shotton
October 7, 2025
What Can We Afford? - Dominique Baker
October 14, 2025
Using AI to Become Better at Being Human - Richard Culatta
October 21, 2025
In these times: Racial Justice, Resistance, and Reimagination in Community Colleges - Eric Felix
October 28, 2025
Who Gets to Belong? Unmasking Injustice and Reimagining Education for All - Terrell Strayhorn
November 18, 2025
State of Education in Rhode Island - Speaker Panel
December 2, 2025
Watch Virtually- Video links will be available on the day of the event.
Additional Events
Theatre: Pride and Prejudice
J Studio, Fine Arts Center – Kingston Campus
uri.edu/theatre
REVELATIONS! Education: Behind the Curtain – In Words and Images
Exhibition: September 15 – December 11
Reception & Art Conversations: September 17, 4:30–7 p.m.
Lippitt Hall, 4th Floor
Hera Gallery
more details to come.
Learn more about the URI Honors Program.