Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025
Dear URI Faculty, Staff, and Students,
We continue to extend our thoughts and support to our colleagues at Brown University during this difficult time. We know that events like those that occurred at Brown yesterday can be unsettling, particularly within our close-knit Rhode Island community.
The safety of our community remains our priority. The University’s leadership team has been meeting and monitoring developments throughout the weekend.
URI Police and Public Safety professionals remain in constant communication with Brown, state, and federal law enforcement partners. According to information from law enforcement, we have no reason to believe there is any threat to our campuses at this time. Out of an abundance of caution, and in recognition of the stress and concern these events may cause, URI Police and Public Safety have increased patrols across our campuses and will continue to maintain a visible presence in the days ahead to provide added peace of mind for our community.
Consistent with guidance from law enforcement, the University will continue regular operations. Final exams will proceed at their scheduled times, and students should continue to follow any instructions provided by their instructors.
We recognize that individuals may be impacted differently by yesterday’s events, and we want to be clear that the University is here to support you. Resources are available to members of our community, including:
Counseling Center
217 Roosevelt Hall; 401-874-2288
24/7 virtual, text, or chat with a counselor via TELUS Health
Dean of Students Office – Student Support and Advocacy Services
302 Memorial Union; 401-874-2098
Health Services
Potter Building; 401-874-2246
Psychological Consultation Center
Chafee Social Science Center, Suite 100; 401-874-4264
Couples and Family Therapy Clinic
Transition Center, 2 Lower College Rd.; 401-874-5956
Campus Chaplains
URI Chaplains Association; 401-874-2740
Our state and our University community are stronger together. We encourage everyone to continue looking out for one another and offering care and support where it is needed.
As we move through the end of the semester, we wish our students the very best with final exams this week and thank our faculty and staff for their continued care and commitment to our community.
Sincerely,
Barbara Wolfe, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Ellen Reynolds, Vice President for Student Affairs