URI Ranks #1 for Best University in New England
URI stood out in more ways than one this year and its president credits the university’s values and commitment to quality education for its high ranking.
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URI's Women's Basketball Coach Joins Team USA Coaching Staff
Meet Tammi Reiss, a former professional basketball player, New York native, and current coach for URI who is officially the assistant coach for Team USA.
Viola Davis to Receive Honorary Degree from URI
Rhode Island native Viola Davis will be at URI May 18 to receive an honorary Doctorate of Letters in recognition of her professional and personal achievements.
Christiane Amanpour Among the Network Stars Who Once Worked in Rhode Island TV
Christiane Amanpour is among the many network stars who worked in Rhode Island television news early in their careers.
Martin Luther King Jr.’s Historic Visit to Rhode Island
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.'s Rhode Island visit and his speech 58 years ago.
First Look At New Netflix Series Starring Blind Rhode Island Actress
Way back in December of 2021, we told you about Netflix's plan to turn Anthony Doerr’s Pulitzer Prize-winning bestseller, All The Light We Cannot See, into a limited series starring a Rhode Island actress in the lead role.
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Lamar Odom Wants to Coach URI Basketball
The former NBA star expressed his desire to become head coach for URI Men's Basketball in a recent interview.
New Invasive Species of Tick Found in Rhode Island
The Asian longhorned tick has found its way to Rhode Island. Will Massachusetts be next?