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Russell Yates Interview

On January 23, 2017, URI president David M. Dooley sat with The Providence Journal's G.Wayne Miller in Dooley's Kingston-campus office for a wide-ranging discussion of the university, the state of public higher education today, what he envisions for the future, and his strong refutation of the notion that today's young students are 'coddled' or 'snowflakes.' As URI celebrates 125 years, Dooley sees the increasingly diverse URI student body as harder-working than ever, with concerns about what the Trump presidency will bring -- and great optimism that they will be prepared to help solve the planet's increasingly complex challenges.

An Interview with URI President, David M. Dooley

At a Kingston main campus gathering that drew more than 200 students, staff and faculty, University of Rhode Island president David M. Dooley outlined steps URI will take to ensure the safety and continuing welcome of all community members, regardless of nation of origin. Hear his full remarks.

URI President David Dooley discusses the safety of immigrant students

Rhode Island College president Frank Sanchez, formally installed on Friday, recently discussed his ambitions for RIC and its history -- and his new First-in-Family Fund -- with staff writer G. Wayne Miller. Take a listen.