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Administrative policy available for community comment
Oct. 21, 2026 The Administrative Policy Committee is seeking community feedback on a pending administrative policy. The new Policy on Payment Card Data Protection is available for community comment Oct. 21 through Nov. 3. Community members can access the draft policy and its associated feedback form by visiting the University’s Administrative Policy Development web page. […]
October 21, 2026
University mourns the loss of plant sciences professor Bridget Ruemmele
Oct. 16, 2026 The University mourns the loss of Bridget Ruemmele, professor of plant sciences and entomology, who passed away on Oct. 4. She was an esteemed member of URI’s College of the Environment and Life Sciences. Bridget was born in Hudson, Wisconsin to James and Colette Ruemmele and grew up on her family’s dairy […]
October 16, 2026
Share your feedback on inclusion at URI
Oct. 15, 2026 The University of Rhode Island is continuing its annual efforts to assess progress toward fostering an inclusive, people-centered culture as outlined in the Focus URI strategic vision. To help with that assessment, please take a few minutes to complete the 2026 Snap Climate Survey. The survey is brief: just seven questions not […]
October 15, 2026
Lunch and Learn: Join us for ADA Uncovered
Oct. 14, 2026 Are you a student, staff, faculty, or supervisor, interested in learning more about discrimination on the basis of disability and institutional ADA compliance? Please join us for “ADA Uncovered: Disability Discrimination and Institutional ADA Compliance,” a virtual lunch-and-learn event at noon on Oct. 28. Please note that attendees must have a Webex […]
October 14, 2026
Plains Road construction
Oct. 13, 2026 Construction on Plains Road will begin Oct. 14, requiring a shift in traffic between West Alumni and Flagg Road. Detour routes will be established via Plains Road and Tootell Road with police details stationed to assist with traffic control. While access to the Ryan Center Lot, Plains Road South Lot and URI […]
October 13, 2026
A message from Ellen Reynolds, Vice President for Student Affairs
Oct. 8, 2026 Dear Rhody Community, Now that we’re a month into the fall semester, I wanted to check in, see how you’re doing, and make sure you have what you need. By now, you may be settling into a good rhythm and feeling energized by your classes, friendships, and activities. Or you may be […]
October 8, 2026
Spring registration season is approaching
Check eCampus for outstanding tasks. Update contact information. Oct. 7, 2026 As we prepare for Spring 2027 course registration, please take a few moments to review your Task tile in e-Campus for any holds or outstanding “To Do” items. Incomplete requirements may interfere with your ability to register for classes. Before selecting courses for next […]
October 7, 2026
Annual Notification Regarding Student Records and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Oct. 6, 2026 The University of Rhode Island complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974. This act was designed to protect the privacy of education records, to establish the right of students to inspect and review their education records, and to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading […]
October 6, 2026
Temporary road closure
Oct. 6, 2026 Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 13, through Friday, Oct.16, a portion of Greenhouse Road and East Alumni Avenue will be closed. The closure will remain in place overnight. Parking in this area will remain accessible. Vehicular traffic will be detoured along Upper College Road and Flagg Road to bypass the area. The shuttle stop […]
Public Safety Advisory Committee to hold meeting Oct. 8
Oct. 1, 2026 The Public Safety Advisory Committee will hold its quarterly meeting on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 2 p.m., in the Carlotti Administration Building, Conference Room 221. The committee is charged with advising and providing recommendations to the Department of Public Safety and its various units—including the URI Police Department, Transportation and Parking, and […]
October 1, 2026
New RIPTA U-Pass benefit provides free bus access for students, faculty, and staff
Sept. 30, 2026 The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce a new partnership between the University and the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) that provides URI students, faculty, and staff with expanded access to public transportation throughout Rhode Island. Under the University Pass Program (U-Pass), beginning October 1, all enrolled URI students […]
September 30, 2026
University’s annual crime, fire safety report available October 1
Sept. 29, 2026 The University of Rhode Island Annual Security, Crime Statistics and Fire Safety Report—known as the Clery Report—will be available to all members of the community on Thursday, Oct. 1. The report contains useful information about how the University works in partnership to educate all members of the community to be safe in […]
September 29, 2026
Portion of West Alumni Avenue closed
Sept. 28, 2026 A portion of West Alumni Avenue, between White Horn Brook and the Brookside parking lot will be closed beginning Wednesday, Sept. 30, through Friday, Oct. 2. The closure will remain in place overnight. Vehicular traffic will be detoured along Tootell Road, Flagg Road and Butterfield Road to bypass the area. Associated detour […]
Winter J Term registration
Sept. 28, 2026 The University of Rhode Island Office of Summer Sessions and Winter J Term is thrilled to announce that registration for 2027 Winter J Term courses opens Tuesday, Oct. 6. This exciting opportunity allows students to earn credits during winter break which occurs the first three weeks of January, helping to accelerate their […]
September 28, 2026
Parking in Emporium lots discouraged
Sept. 28, 2026 Students, faculty and staff are reminded that their University parking permits do not allow them to park their vehicles in the Kingston Emporium lot or its adjacent lot. These parking lots are privately permitted by the Emporium’s owner. Anyone without an Emporium permit risks having their vehicle ticketed or towed. Please take […]
Our shared commitment to promoting accessibility
Sept. 28, 2026 Dear URI Community, At the University of Rhode Island, our commitment to promoting equal opportunity and accessibility for all goes beyond compliance; it is a foundational value that shapes how we serve each other. We invite you to bookmark the University’s ADA compliance landing page, which includes the contact information for ADA Partners and […]
Prepare for this weekend’s storm
Sept. 24, 2026 Dear URI Students, I am writing to make sure you are aware of a significant coastal storm—a potential nor’easter—that is expected to begin impacting Rhode Island on Friday and continue through the weekend. While the exact track and impacts of the storm may continue to evolve, current forecasts indicate this could be […]
September 24, 2026
University mourns the loss of dean emeritus Diane Strommer
Sept. 23, 2026 The University mourns the loss of Dean Emeritus Diane W. Strommer, who passed away on Sept. 9. Strommer was the dean of URI’s University College from 1980 until 1998. She was 91. Born in Jersey City, Strommer received her Ph.D. from Ohio State University, and began her academic career at Boston University. […]
September 23, 2026
Announcement of Provost Barbara Wolfe’s Retirement
Sept. 22, 2026 To Our URI Community, I am writing to share that Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Barbara Wolfe has informed me of her decision to retire from her role at the conclusion of the 2026-27 academic year, effective June 30, 2027. Barb has served as URI’s chief academic officer since […]
September 22, 2026
Free one-year access to AWS Kiro for URI students
Sept. 21, 2026 Dear URI Students, The University of Rhode Island has been selected to participate in the AWS Kiro for Students program, a philanthropic partnership. As a result, currently enrolled URI students can obtain free access to Kiro for one year. Kiro is an AI-powered software development platform that uses AI agents to assist […]
September 21, 2026
A message from the Office of Equal Opportunity
Sept. 21, 2026 Dear URI Community, Each of us plays a vital role in creating and maintaining an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, in alignment with the University’s mission. As you embark on a new semester, our team, which serves as the University’s civil rights designee, is here to support you. As you begin this […]
URI selected to participate in AWS Kiro for Students program
Sept. 18, 2026 Dear URI Community, The University of Rhode Island has been selected by Amazon Web Services (AWS) to participate in the AWS Kiro for Students initiative, a philanthropic partnership that provides URI students with complimentary access to Kiro for one year. Kiro is an AI-powered software development platform that uses AI agents to […]
September 18, 2026
Fall 2026 Commencement
Sept. 18, 2026 The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that fall 2026 Commencement will be held on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 10 a.m. in the Thomas M. Ryan Center. All undergraduate and graduate students who complete their degree requirements by the end of the fall semester are eligible to participate. President Marc […]
An Update on Recent Federal Actions
A message from the Leadership Team on Federal Actions September 14, 2026 Dear URI Faculty, Staff, and Students, As the fall semester gets underway, we want to provide an update on several recent federal actions and legislative developments that may affect members of our University community. The federal policy environment continues to evolve rapidly. The […]
September 14, 2026