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URI mourns passing of retired writing, rhetoric professor Robert Schwegler
Dec. 16, 2025 The University of Rhode Island mourns the death of retired writing and rhetoric professor Robert A. “Bob” Schwegler, who died Nov. 29. He was 79 years old. Professor Schwegler’s career in higher education spanned a half century, beginning with the University of Cincinnati and Syracuse University. He joined URI in 1978 in […]
December 16, 2025
Health, Counseling, and Campus Life Resources for Our Community
Dec. 15, 2025 Dear URI Students, Faculty, and Staff, We know that the events of the weekend have affected members of our community in different ways, and we want to acknowledge the stress and uncertainty this moment brings. As the semester comes to a close, our goal is to provide flexibility and support for our […]
December 15, 2025
Important Fall 2025 Exam Update and Community Support
Dec. 15, 2025 To Our URI Community, We are writing with additional information regarding exams for the remainder of the Fall 2025 semester. Please know that the safety and well-being of our University community continues to be our priority. While there is no known threat to any URI campuses, we recognize the stress and anxiety […]
URI ALERT: No in-person exams Monday, Dec. 15
Dec. 15, 2025 URI Alert: As we continue to prioritize the well-being of our community, URI will not hold in-person exams today, Monday, Dec. 15. Online exams will proceed as scheduled. Importantly, there is no known threat to our campuses; this decision follows consideration of concerns shared by members of our community. URI offices remain […]
Resources for Our URI Community
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 […]
December 14, 2025
URI Stands Together With the Brown University Community
Dec. 14, 2025 To Our URI Community, This morning, officials announced that a person of interest has been detained in connection with yesterday’s shooting at Brown University. We continue to stand with and in support of our friends and colleagues at Brown during this profoundly difficult time. We mourn those who lost their lives and […]
Update Regarding Brown University Active Shooter
Dec. 13, 2025 To Our URI Community, The University is aware of an active shooter situation at Brown University this evening. There is no known threat to URI campuses at this time. We are continuing to monitor this situation and will provide updates to our community should they be necessary. For any community members in […]
December 13, 2025
West Alumni Avenue partial road closure
Dec. 12, 2025 Please be aware that beginning Wednesday, Dec. 17, West Alumni Avenue will be closed between Plains Road and Tootell Road in order to allow to allow for the installation of utilities that will support the track renovation project. Work is expected to take one to two weeks to complete, weather permitting. Between […]
December 12, 2025
Inclusive Excellence Awards
Save the Date and Nominate Dec. 12, 2025 The Office of the President and the Office of Community, Equity and Diversity are pleased to announce that the 2026 Inclusive Excellence Awards will take place Thursday, April 2, at 5 p.m. in the Memorial Union on our Kingston Campus. Nominations are also open for members of […]
Adverse Weather Accessibility Guidelines
Dec. 8, 2025 As cold and inclement weather approaches, all members of the University of Rhode Island community are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the University’s “Adverse Weather Accessibility Guidelines.” The procedures describe the business process for reporting concerns related to the maintenance of accessible features. Please follow this link to access the guidelines.
December 8, 2025
Kingston train station construction
Dec. 8, 2025 On Wednesday, Dec. 10, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation will begin construction work to expand parking at the Kingston Amtrak Railroad Station. The Kingston station lot is reserved strictly for ticketed Amtrak passengers and bike-path users only. Work will take place weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is expected […]
Employee Cybersecurity Awareness Training
Dec. 8, 2025 Dear URI Employee, The Annual Cybersecurity Awareness Training is now live! All URI employees are required to complete this mandatory training by Feb. 16, 2026. Key Details: How to Get Started: Thank you for your commitment to keeping URI’s digital environment safe and secure. If you have any questions or encounter issues […]
URI drinking water quality report
Dec. 5, 2025 Dear URI Faculty, Staff, and Students: The Rhode Island PFAS in Drinking Water, Groundwater, and Surface Waters Act from 2022 and amended in 2023 requires public water systems in Rhode Island to regularly sample for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The new law set an interim standard for PFAS in drinking water of 20 […]
December 5, 2025
Reminder to close windows, doors as frigid conditions approach
Evening temperatures to drop below freezing this week, into next Dec. 4, 2025 Forecasters are calling for a dramatic shift to much colder weather, with temperatures dipping below freezing, particularly in the evening. Temperatures are expected to drop as low as the teens, beginning this evening, stretching into next week. Facilities Operations asks members […]
December 4, 2025
Your support resources: Where to get help with RI ERP
Dec. 4, 2025 Dear URI Faculty and Staff, ** Please note: This message is for State of Rhode Island employees; if you are a part-time faculty member or IP-1 employee, you may disregard this message. ** NEW: View Your Payslip Starting Dec. 5. Beginning Dec. 5, you can access your current payslip (or paystub) directly […]
Verify your direct deposit information
Dec. 3, 2025 Dear URI faculty and staff, As we adapt to the new State ERP system, there is one important action item that requires your attention. Verify your direct deposit information by noon tomorrow (Wednesday, Dec. 3). Additional information with resources to help you navigate your first paycheck through the ERP will be sent […]
December 2, 2025
Upgrading URI’s emergency notification system
Dec. 1, 2025 Dear URI faculty, staff, and students, The University of Rhode Island is upgrading the URI Alert emergency notification system to include computer alerts that will be displayed on University-issued computers during campus emergencies. As part of this upgrade, software will automatically be installed on University-issued laptop and desktop computers running Windows and […]
December 1, 2025
University mourns the loss of College of Engineering staff member Will Simoneau
Nov. 29, 2025 The University mourns the loss of Will Simoneau, of South Kingstown, who worked for the past six years as a computer engineer in the College of Engineering’s Department of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering. He passed passed away unexpectedly on November 6 at the age of 36 and leaves behind a legacy […]
November 30, 2025
Participate in URI’s NECHE Reaccreditation Process
Nov. 20, 2025 Dear URI Community, This fall, the University of Rhode Island begins its preparations for reaccreditation with the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). We encourage all members of the URI community to participate in the process. All universities undergo a standard reaccreditation process, and for institutions accredited by NECHE, this process […]
November 20, 2025
Rhody football, women’s basketball host faculty and staff appreciation games
Nov. 18, 2025 Rhody Athletics invites you and your family to join us for two upcoming faculty and staff appreciation games. All URI faculty and staff can purchase discounted tickets to cheer on the Rams. Rhody football hosts Hampton University this Saturday, Nov. 22, at 1 p.m. in a bid to claim the CAA title. […]
November 18, 2025
Explore URI’s Employee Assistance Program
Nov. 17, 2025 The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is here to make life easier for you—whether you’re managing stress, navigating family responsibilities, or simply need someone to talk to. This confidential, no-cost benefit is available to all staff and faculty and is designed to support your mental, emotional, and financial well-being. Best of all, it’s […]
November 17, 2025
Testing of emergency notification systems scheduled Nov. 18
Nov. 13, 2025 The University will conduct a test of its emergency notification systems, including RAVE Emergency Alert and blue light phones, on Tuesday, November 18, at 9 a.m. Registered campus community members will receive notifications through URI’s official Emergency Alert system. You are automatically registered for this service as a URI community member, but please […]
November 13, 2025
URI Board of Trustees approves six new or revised policies
Nov. 12, 2025 The University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees approved six new or revised administrative policies on Nov. 7. Four of those policies are effective immediately and are highlighted below with links to the policies. Two additional policies — the Policy on Conflict of Interest and Commitment and the Policy on Consensual Relationships […]
November 12, 2025
URI Research Foundation to host information session for entrepreneurial training program focused on blue tech
Nov. 7, 2025 The University of Rhode Island and the RISE-UP program are hosting an information session Wednesday, Nov. 12, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Ocean Technology Center conference room at the Narragansett Bay Campus, 215 South Ferry Road, in Narragansett. Organizers are looking for people interested in participating in the immersive entrepreneurial […]
November 7, 2025