Friday, January 30, 2015

University of Rhode Island

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Profileuniversity.com - University of Rhode Island is a public research university located in Kingston, Rhode Island, United States. In the beginning, the university which was inaugurated in 1888 serves as the state's agricultural college. The Oliver Watson farm was purchased as a site for the school, the original farmhouse, a listed historic landmark, remains on campus.

Through college and school, which includes the Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, Environment and Life Sciences, Human Science and Services, Nursing, Pharmacy, University College, Continuing Ed and the Graduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island offers more than 80 majors study. In addition, public higher education institutions also offer undergraduate programs, graduate and professional educational programs for students to pursue.

Many of the stories associated with the history of this university, especially in the field of sports. For example, the term "fast break" in the sport of basketball, was first invented and introduced by this university. In addition, there is also a history of the name of the university mascot election in sport, Rhody the Ram, many events, Reviews such as "Rhody Rally," incorporate this name.

Still from the field of sports, many achievements and awards that have been achieved by this university, one of the successful achievements presented by sailing team, which is the only one from the US to win the Collegiate Keelboat World Cup. And since that win in 1990, it has had more than 11 Kennedy Cup appearances.

As for students who also want to develop their talents and demonstrate their achievements in sports, can join the university sports teams. There are 17 club sports teams and 15 intramural teams that have been provided by the university. They compete in the NCAA Division I athletics.

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