"It's stable. It's inexpensive. It's fairly tasty. For people who might be struggling to eat adequate fruits or vegetables or other whole grains, it's a low-risk snack to start." -Nutrition Professor Maya Vadiveloo, on surprising health benefits of popcorn:cutt.ly/5rzWeU80

Commencement 2025: Traumatic accident inspired Caitlyn Doyle to study clinical neuroscience in URI’s neuroscience program, which helped her understand her father’s brain injury and positioned her to help others. Learn more about this impressive graduate: cutt.ly/yrzYg8Qx

About 30% of college students said they had driven under the influence of cannabis – increasing the risk of an accident for these young drivers. URI Psychology professor Andrea Paiva is hoping to help reduce the prevalence of this at-risk behavior: cutt.ly/HrzKzZuC

“I’ve learned how to be kind even when it’s hard, how to keep showing up when things get messy, and how to let challenges shape me rather than stop me." Meet this year's commencement speaker, Lauren Peckham: cutt.ly/IrxqNLLB

Congratulations to the College of Health Sciences Class of 2025!! Watch the ceremony here: youtube.com/live/1SfOSL-cR…

Wellness, advocacy, and impact 📷 Congratulations to the URI College of Health Sciences #ClassOf2025! 📷 #URI2025 #RhodyGrad #RhodyGrads #GoRhody #Commencement #Graduation

The Rhode Island Nursing Education Center is investing in the future of health care, preparing critical health care professionals to care for our community. Learn more about the RINEC: youtube.com/watch?v=w6pda_…

Psychology Professor Amy Stamates aims to understand how alcohol use, cravings change in people with and without ADHD: web.uri.edu/chs/2025/06/03…

"The older the generation is, the more interest they have in the dating apps. The younger the generation, the less interest they have in dating apps." -Associate Teaching Professor Elizabeth Briggs-Gruebel: turnto10.com/news/local/sin…

From URI Talent Development scholar to CDC public health advisor, Shade Olowookere ’17 is redefining global health. A first-generation Nigerian-American, she’s building healthier and more equitable communities around the world. Read her story: rb.gy/cuuu1r

Progress in Motor Control conference attracts leading scientists, researchers, and clinicians from eight countries. “Our goal was to create a space where people could explore the crossroads between neurophysiology and application." - Mariusz Furmanek. cutt.ly/SrUSzgBJ

URI senior Bella DeVivo completes ‘life-changing’ kinesiology internship in Australia, as the URI College of Health Sciences reestablishes the internship down-under. Learn more: uri.edu/news/2025/08/u…

Former physical therapy professor Deirdre Robinson featured in Jason Jaacks’ documentary, ‘Between Moon Tides’ web.uri.edu/chs/2025/09/17…

New Chair David Schnyer aims to elevate the Psychology department’s research and educational prominence as he joins URI after leading one of the nation’s top psychology programs. Learn more about the dynamic researcher and educator, and his goals at URI: cutt.ly/KrNOuitR

URI is again the No. 1 public university in New England according to the The Wall Street Journal in its 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings! This recognition reflects our commitment to student success by providing broad access to a high-quality education. ➡️uri.edu/news/2025/10/u…

Psychology researchers support active treatment and rehabilitation over avoidance and sensory deprivation for concussion recovery. Learn more: uri.edu/news/2025/10/r…

The 2020 graduate, actor, advocate and author returned to the Kingston Campus to meet with preschool students, while promoting her new children’s book, I Am Ingrid uri.edu/news/2025/10/a…

URI kinesiology students and faculty stood out among 700 attendees from more than 20 institutions at American College of Sports Medicine meeting, earning top awards for academic accomplishments, outstanding research, impressive presentations. Learn more: cutt.ly/Hr5rLgSZ

Congrats to Nakena Kilgore '22, winner of the "Promising Practitioner Award" from the National Association of Social Workers! She graduated with a kinesiology degree from URI, and now works toward a master's in social work. Learn more: cutt.ly/ir69f14F

Designed to be used online with Instacart, URI Smart Cart 2.0 study will provide feedback on quality of grocery purchases. Learn how to take part in this healthy initiative: uri.edu/news/2025/11/s…