Ali Hornung Even while triple majoring at URI, Hornung founded and runs Glimmer of Hope Foundation Few college students would embrace the demands required of a triple-major, especially one with three very diverse majors in three different colleges. How many would embrace those demands while simultaneously running an international foundation dedicated to advocating for and […]

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A new alternative grading system has gained traction among some professors, who are starting conversations about it at URI. Since she started as a faculty development specialist at the University of Rhode Island in 2019, Anna Santucci has taken interest in implementing alternative grading methods. Santucci is a part of the Professional Organization of Developers […]

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What should consumers who are interested in no-credit-check loans watch out for? A no-credit-check loan is a tricky proposition and best avoided in most situations. Lenders that are willing to offer this type of loan are, as the name suggests, forfeiting a credit check of the potential borrower, assuming a worst-case scenario (bad or no […]

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Five outstanding Human Development and Family Science seniors were awarded the 2021 HDF Excellence Awards for their outstanding academic achievements. Congratulations to Madeline Green, Morgan Tibbits, Kathleen Hayes, Lindsey St. Clair, and Annemarie Yacino!  

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Engaging Generations Cyber-Seniors provides devices, training, tech mentoring for older people Media Contact: Patrick Luce, 401-874-4046 | Share: Twitter Facebook KINGSTON, R.I. — May 19, 2021 — During the height of the pandemic late last year, Warwick resident Patricia Fenton got the call she had been waiting for — her new grandson had been born, a rare bit of joyous news during one […]

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What attributes would you say the best student credit cards share? Credit card companies truly like college students because of the students’ earnings and spending potential after graduation. As such, there are lots of good options for college students out there. The best credit card varies from one person to another – it really depends […]

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