College of Education College of EducationURI's School of Education, now the Feinstein College of Education, expands its mission, offering several new degree programs, including a Ph.D. in Education.Dean Danielle Dennis
Hispanic Heritage Month Hispanic Heritage MonthURI celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month with a series of special events, including visual and performance art, food, dance, and lectures.Sept. 15-Oct. 15
Humanities Series Humanities SeriesHumanities lecture series, celebrates its 30th anniversary, welcoming a diverse group of storytellers to discuss their work in ‘Innovations in Storytelling.’ Yearlong series opens Wed., Sept. 20
Sea Services Event Sea Services EventNew URI symposium to showcase sea service missions, career paths, and opportunities through the University's maritime degree programs.Fri., Sept. 29
Forensic Sciences Forensic SciencesMarine crime, homeland security, animal protection among topics of URI Forensic Seminar Series, celebrating its 25th anniversary.Begins Fri., Sept. 15
Farmers Market Farmers MarketURI’s weekly Free Farmers Market begins its third year Sept. 7. The market will offer fresh produce at no cost to URI students every Thursday through October.Thurs., 10a.m.-1p.m.
VR App Virtual AppsURI students are boosting their laboratory Learning using new virtual and augmented reality applications.Collaborative App Library
Microplastics Infiltration Microplastics infiltrationNeuroscience, Pharmacy Professor Jaime Ross’ new study finds ‘widespread’ infiltration has potential for serious health consequences..Can cause behavioral changes
Public Service Scholarship Public Service ScholarshipURI junior Jasmin Valdivieso Sanches, political science, gender and women's studies major, awarded prestigious Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship.One of 100 students selected nationwide
URI ESTEEMED URI ESTEEMEDURI Professor Samantha Meenach awarded federal grant to attract underrepresented students to bioengineering, biosciences programs. $1.14 million NIH grant
Close to Home Close to homeURI researchers' study finds prevalence of microplastics in Narragansett Bay, estimating the top 2 inches of the bay floor contains more than 1,000 tons.First such study of the Bay
It’s Almost Time It's Almost TimeURI prepares to welcome more than 17,000 new and returning students to its campuses for the 2023-24 academic year. Classes begin Sept. 6
Energy Research Energy ReseachU.S. Department of Energy grant furthers research on system to maximize power production during difficult weather conditions. Floating wind turbines
Student Veterans Student VeteransURI Center for Military and Veteran Education hosts fall welcome and orientation for student veteran community.Thurs., August 31, Memorial Union
Leadership Awards Leadership AwardsProvost Barbara Wolfe and Research Director Christian Cowan win 2023 leaders’ awards.Providence Business News
Music of Remembrance Music of RemembranceNational Philharmonic performs Professor Eliane Aberdam’s homage to Ukraine fighters, fallen ones.Premiere of 'In Memoriam' violin concerto
Award Winners Award WinnersFifteen students honored for their outstanding academic and community achievements at URI’s Black Scholar Awards.26th annual event
Cancer Research Cancer ResearchNanoparticle research aims to treat chronic liver disease, help prevent common cancer.Pharmacy Professor Jyothi Menon