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The road to a dream

Patrick Raczkowski, a senior in the College of Engineering, has always been fascinated by engineering—and everything about cars. His dream: to work for BMW, one of the world's leading automobile manufacturers.

Water for the World

These URI researchers say clean water is possible the world over. They are using and studying diverse technologies, from the simplest to the most advanced. They say changing the way we think about water is key.

Sustainable Style

With a minor in sustainability, Ava Stanley ’25, a textiles, fashion merchandising and design major and a Verrecchia Scholar, wants the fashion industry to be part of the solution, not part of the problem.

‘Bakkhai’

A student-run production of 'Bakkhai,' a classic Greek tragedy by Euripides, brings a sharp, modern edge to URI. The production's four-show run opens in J Studio on Thurs., Feb. 27.

On another level

Emmett Goods’ inspiration to become a musician came with a jazz soundtrack. And now, the URI music professor's debut solo album ‘Another Level’ provides a musical portrait through people and places that mean a lot to him.

Research Excellence

“The Carnegie R1 classification demonstrates our elevated research enterprise, our emphasis on public scholarship, and our commitment to addressing the most pressing challenges facing our global society," said URI President Marc Parlange.

Do what you love

Before his arrival at URI, Owen Fleischer wondered how he’d apply his love for the outdoors to his studies. Today, the URI senior, who is double majoring in aquaculture and fisheries science and biology, wonders no more.

URI Football

2024 marked a turnaround for URI football. The winning season saw new records on the books, one thrilling victory after another, an invitation to the postseason party, and, most of all, a tremendous sense of pride.

Jump In

At the University of Rhode Island, our faculty and programs challenge you to expand your vision of what’s possible. We invite you to discover what URI has to offer.

4+1 ABM Programs

When you're approved for a URI 4+1 Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s program, you can earn two degrees in just five years. In today’s dynamic job market, earning an advanced degree as part of a 4+1 ABM program can open doors to exciting opportunities.

100+ Majors

Yes, the University of Rhode Island offers undergraduates many choices—of majors, minors, international degree programs. Learn a little more about the range of opportunities you'll find here. Take a look and see what you think.

Campus Life

Welcome to the URI community. This is the place where you will forge lifelong friendships, learn more about yourself and the world, and build the foundation for the rest of your life. We offer you many options and opportunities while you are here, and invite you to get involved.

Best of 2024

It's been a big year. The Wall Street Journal named URI New England's #1 public university. Voters approved the ballot question to provide investment for a biomedical sciences building, and the transformative Schilling Scholars Program was established.

Smiles and Cheers

More than 550 graduates received degrees at fall commencement on December 14, 2024 at the Ryan Center, cheered on by a crowd of 3,000 family and friends, and encouraged by President Parlange to ‘keep growing, keep building, keep learning.’

Fall Commencement

URI celebrates the accomplishments of more than 550 undergraduate and graduate students at the 2024 Fall Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 10 a.m. in the Ryan Center on the Kingston Campus.

We Are One

Disease, war, famine, and natural disasters are everyday problems for Shade Olowookere ’17, a public health advisor with the Centers for Disease Control division of Global Health Protection.

‘Peter and the Starcatcher’

Beginning on November 21, the URI theatre department presents 'Peter and the Starcatcher,' which provides a whimsical backstory for the tale of Peter Pan and his arch-nemesis Captain Hook.

A world of possibilities

Molecular neuroscience major CJ Hamilton ’25, a recipient of the prestigious Ryan Scholarship, appreciates being part of a community of students with “big ambitions."