Novel approach to personal finance course addresses challenges faced by students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds - Personal finance courses are intended to help college students manage their finances after graduation. 
Child development center gives URI a unique presence in downtown Providence - KINGSTON, R.I. – April 2, 2025 – It’s unusual to see a group of 3- to 5-year-olds walking through some of Providence’s busiest streets, but in lieu of a playground,… 
URI Child Development Centers host International Association of Laboratory Schools’ Annual Conference - Laboratory schools, including those at URI, provide experiential learning for college students, comprehensive education for pre-school children 
URI program to improve digital competency, engage generations earns national recognition - Cyber-Seniors matches URI students with older adults for tech education, intergenerational companionship 
Commencement 2024: Challenging past fuels human development grad’s drive to help ‘people who remind me of me’ - KINGSTON, R.I. — May 17, 2024 — A DCYF social case worker often encounters people at their lowest points, desperately seeking affordable childcare to take a much-needed job; choosing between…
Spotlights
Meet Michael - Michael is an HDF student and one of this year’s scholarship winners! What year are you? I am currently enrolled in my Senior year, here at URI looking to complete… 
Meet Jake Burns - Jake BurnsHDF Graduate Jake Burns graduated May 2024 in the Human Development and Family Sciences program with a minor in Social Justice and Civic Responsibilities. Jake was awarded the “Excellence… 
Meet Dr. Jessica Cless, PhD - Dr. Jessica Cless is an Assistant Professor in the Human Development & Family Science Department at the University of Rhode Island. 
Meet Madison Guerrera - Madison GuerreraHDF Undergraduate Madison Guerrera is an ambitious undergraduate in the Human Development and Family Sciences (HDF) program who is graduating May 2024. Madison received one of the HDF Undergraduate… 
Meet Dr. Sammy Ahmed, PhD - Dr. Sammy Ahmed is an Assistant Professor for the Human Development and Family Science department. Dr. Ahmed conducts a very active and exciting research agenda related to youth cognitive development.