Dr. Sabik and Dr. Nash complete ATL Summer Institute Workshop - Dr. Natalie Sabik and Dr. Caitlin Nash completed the ATL Summer Institute Workshop this month. The workshop titled "(Re)Discovering a Culture of Care at URI emphasized the importance of shared well-being, access to mental health resources, and fostering a culture of care within higher education.
Dr. Wenhui Feng Elected Treasurer of AAEA Section - Dr. Wenhui Feng, Assistant Professor of Public Health at the University of Rhode Island, was recently elected Treasurer of the Food and Agricultural Marketing Policy Section, a section of the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA). In this role, she will oversee the section’s financial operations, including budget management and financial reporting. When asked about […]
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
Dr. Cohen participates in RIPHA Summit Panel - The panel at the Rhode Island Public Health Association Summit on April 28th was titled "It will take a village! The quest for compiled local-level health data for 2026 and beyond."
Dr. Cohen Keynote Speaker at URI Graduate Student Conference - Dr. Cohen's keynote address at the URI Graduate Conference on March 27th spoke to the theme of "Many Paths, One Purpose: Researching for a Better Future" where he offered advice to attendees including learning from setbacks, taking advice from mentors who have your best interests in mind, and advocating for your own professional growth and development.
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 […]
