Hidden Homelessness: How many Rhode Islanders live doubled up? - Dr. Molly Richard, assistant professor of public health at the University of Rhode Island, recently released new estimates on doubled-up homelessness in Rhode Island. Using U.S. Census Bureau data, the research highlights the scale of this often hidden form of homelessness, how rates vary across the state, and its connections to housing affordability, public health, and […]
Counting the overlooked ‘hidden homeless’ - URI professor studies the extent ‘doubling up’ factors into homelessness crises
Public Health Week focuses on well-being of URI community - Full week of health-related events planned for April 6-12
National Public Health Week 2026 - The Department of Public Health at URI along with the entire College of Health Sciences will be celebrating National Public Health Week beginning on Monday, April 6th and continuing through Sunday, April 12th with a week full of fun and engaging activities across campus. We are inviting all of our campus community members to participate […]- Summer Internships for CHS Students! - The College of Health Sciences is now offering summer internships for undergraduate and master’s students.
Dr. Molly Richard’s research featured in Miami Herald - Dr. Molly Richard’s research on doubled-up homelessness was recently featured in the Miami Herald. Their measure of doubling up—defined as staying with others due to economic hardship or housing loss—was used to estimate the number of people experiencing this often “hidden” form of homelessness. The article highlights how this approach helps quantify the full scope […]- Dr. Molly Richard recently published op-ed in the Providence Journal - Dr. Molly Richard, Assistant Professor of Public Health, recently published an op-ed in the Providence Journal arguing that rent stabilization is a critical tool for preventing homelessness in Rhode Island. In the piece, titled “Stabilizing Rents can Reverse Rise in Homelessness,” Dr. Richard challenges the narrative that homelessness is a personal failure, instead framing it as a […]
URI Public Health Alum is going “Bananas”!- Dr. Richard’s new paper shows how structural racism contributes to homelessness. - Homelessness isn’t just a housing issue—it’s a racial equity issue, according to new research from the University of Rhode Island’s Department of Public Health. A national study by Assistant Professor Molly Richard finds that Black people in the U.S. are five times as likely to experience homelessness as White people—and Black families with children are […]
Homelessness rates vary sharply by race, URI paper shows - Public Health Assistant Professor Molly Richard’s latest paper published in national journal
