02/13/09 - As University of Rhode Island President Robert L. Carothers prepares to retire, the search continues for his replacement. Last night, students were invited to a forum held in the Multicultural Center to discuss the search process and offer suggestions as to what they'd like to see in their next president.
02/13/09 - The University of Rhode Island's Women's Studies Program received a $5,000 grant from the National Education Association that will be used to improve the use of online courses. Every year URI receives a long list of grants that faculty members can choose to apply for.
02/13/09 - A childhood nature enthusiast, Scott Ruhren has parlayed his love of nature into two jobs, one as a professor of ecology and the other as a nature conservator. A part-time instructor at the University of Rhode Island, Ruhren's full-time job is as senior director of conservation programs for the Audubon Society of Rhode Island.
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