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Administrative Policy Available for Community Comment
May 17, 2025 The Administrative Policy Committee is seeking community feedback on a pending administrative policy via the University’s policies webpage. The University policy noted below will be available for feedback from the University community from May 19 through May 30. Please follow this link to access the draft policy as well as the portal […]
May 17, 2025
Special Olympics at URI, May 27 – June 1
May 17, 2025 The Special Olympics Rhode Island’s 2025 Summer Games will take place Tuesday, May 27, through Sunday, June 1, at URI. Boss Lot 27 will be unavailable beginning the morning of Tuesday, May 27, until the games have concluded. Students, faculty, and staff are asked to seek alternative parking. Please see the campus […]
2025 Spotlight on Faculty Innovation in General Education
May 16, 2025 The University of Rhode Island Office of Innovation in General Education has announced this year’s faculty members who are being recognized for delivering innovative courses as part of the General Education Program. This year’s highlighted faculty are: Michael Starkey, a part-time faculty member in the Department of Psychology; Ashley Buchanan and Jeffrey Bratberg, associate […]
May 16, 2025
An Update on Recent Federal Actions
A message from the Leadership Team on Federal Actions May 16, 2025 Dear URI Faculty, Staff, and Students: As part of our ongoing effort to keep you informed, we’re sharing updates on the federal budget process, as well as news and policy resources related to higher education. But first, to those in our community who […]
An Update on Recent Federal Actions
A message from the Leadership Team on Federal Actions May 8, 2025 Dear URI Faculty, Staff, and Students: On Monday, the American Council on Education and the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities—two associations of which URI is a member—along with the Association of American Universities and 13 research universities filed a joint lawsuit in the United […]
May 8, 2025
An Update on Recent Federal Actions
A message from the Leadership Team on Federal Actions May 1, 2025 Dear URI Faculty, Staff, and Students: On Tuesday, President Marc Parlange and Adam Soule, director of the Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute at URI, joined the presidents, chancellors, and cooperative institute directors from eight other leading institutions in signing a letter to Secretary of […]
May 1, 2025
University mourns passing of former Vice President of University Advancement Bob Beagle
April 30, 2025 The University mourns the passing of Robert “Bob” Beagle, a longtime vice president of university advancement. Beagle, of Wakefield, passed away April 26 after a brief illness. He was the husband of Gerri Beagle, former human resources manager for the URI Foundation & Alumni Engagement. Born on Nov. 10, 1943, in Bloomberg, […]
April 30, 2025
Route 1 road/bridge work: Traffic delays expected
April 29, 2025 The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is reminding motorists that beginning Thursday, May 1, at 9 p.m. it will begin the first of two consecutive extended weekend lane closures on Route 1 at the Route 138 interchange in North Kingstown. During these weekends, lanes and ramps will be temporarily shifted and […]
April 29, 2025
ROTC training scheduled April 30
April 29, 2025 On Wednesday, April 30, URI Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadets will conduct training in the North Woods area of the Kingston Campus. This includes the area of the recreational field north of the Flagg Road parking lot, Lot 20. The training will begin around 2 p.m. and continue until 5 p.m. Training […]
An Update on Recent Federal Actions
A message from the Leadership Team on Federal Actions April 24, 2025 Dear URI Faculty, Staff, and Students: Earlier this week, the American Association of Colleges and Universities issued a public statement defending America’s system of higher learning and calling for “constructive engagement that improves our institutions and serves our republic.” By Wednesday afternoon, more […]
April 24, 2025
Dean Jen Riley Appointed Provost at UNH
April 22, 2025 Dear Members of Our URI Community, It is with mixed emotions that I write today to share news regarding Jen Riley, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, who will be leaving the University of Rhode Island to accept a leadership appointment as provost and executive vice president for academic affairs […]
April 22, 2025
Administrative Policies Available for Community Comment
April 18, 2025 The Administrative Policy Committee is seeking community feedback on pending administrative policies via the University’s policies webpage. The University policies noted below will be available for feedback from the University community on Monday, April 21, for two weeks. Please follow this link to access the draft policies as well as the portal […]
April 18, 2025
An Update on Recent Federal Actions
A message from the Leadership Team on Federal Actions April 17, 2025 Dear URI Faculty, Staff, and Students: Last week, we shared with you guidance regarding changes to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services registration requirements for non-citizens, as well as links to other campus resources. This week, we are writing to provide you with an […]
April 17, 2025
Join April 23 Open House Event on Comprehensive Campus Plan
April 17, 2025 URI invites all members of the campus community to an open house event on Wednesday, April 23, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Multicultural Student Services Center (Hardge Forum). This is a follow-up event from our February open house. Please join us to review how your thoughts from February have informed […]
Briar Lane Lot closed to faculty and staff
April 16, 2025 Lot 1 (Briar Lane) will be closed to faculty and staff Monday, April 21, through Friday, April 25, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. We ask for your cooperation so that the University is able to offer a convenient place to park for prospective students and their families as they visit the […]
April 16, 2025
Updated university policy on Administration of Sponsored Agreements and Gifts
April 16, 2025 Effective April 14, the University has updated its policy on Administration of Sponsored Agreements and Gifts. The revised policy can be found on the University’s Administrative Policies webpage. Administration of Sponsored Agreements and GiftsThe University’s policy on Administration of Sponsored Agreements and Gifts guides the delineation between sponsored agreements and gifts and […]
An Update on Recent Federal Actions
A message from the Leadership Team on Federal Actions April 10, 2025 Dear URI Faculty, Staff, and Students: Many colleges across the country, including some in New England, have reported that visas of several international students have been revoked unexpectedly. We recognize that this news is unsettling to many members of our community. URI’s Office […]
April 10, 2025
Briar Lane (Lot 1) closed to faculty and staff
April 10, 2025 Lot 1 (Briar Lane) will be closed to faculty and staff Monday, April 14, through Friday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. We ask for your cooperation so that the University is able to offer a convenient place to park for prospective students and their families as they visit the […]
eCampus is moving to SSO on May 19
April 7, 2025 We’re making access to eCampus easier. Starting May 19, you’ll log in using your Single Sign-On (SSO) credentials —the same ones you use for Wi-Fi, Brightspace, Google, and other systems. What’s Changing: What You Need to Know: Learn more about the change and what to expect at: https://its.uri.edu/sso Need Help?Contact the ITS Service […]
April 7, 2025
Call for nominations: Asian Cultural Ambassador Awards
April 7, 2025 URI’s Multicultural Student Services Center invites all members of the community to nominate an undergraduate or graduate student for the Asian Cultural Ambassador Awards. The Asian Cultural Ambassador Award at the University of Rhode Island honors students who actively promote awareness, appreciation, and celebration of Asian cultures. Established in collaboration with the […]
An Update on Recent Federal Actions
A message from the Leadership Team on Federal Actions April 4, 2025 Dear URI Faculty, Staff, and Students: Over the past two weeks, two important URI events have illustrated the powerful ways in which our community comes together to support one another, advance our mission, and tell our story. Earlier this week, hundreds of faculty, […]
April 4, 2025
ROTC training scheduled April 3
April 1, 2025 On Thursday, April 3, URI Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadets will conduct training in the North Woods area of the Kingston Campus and adjacent fields, north of the Flagg Road parking lot, Lot. 20. Training will take place in the North Woods, including the hiking trails, as well as Fields […]
April 1, 2025
From Awareness to Action: Continuing Our Commitment
March 31, 2025 During Ethics Awareness Month, we emphasized the importance of maintaining high ethical standards within our workplace. Successfully reaching our strategic mission relies on our ability to hold ourselves and others accountable to these standards. In situations where ethical violations may arise, it’s our duty to speak up and avoid conflicts of interest. […]
March 31, 2025
Represent your organization at URI Welcome Days
March 25, 2025 Welcome Days are scheduled for Sunday, March 30; Saturday, April 5; and Saturday, April 12. Represent your club or organization at the University Fair. Please submit the registration form by Thursday, March 26, at 11:59 p.m. If you have questions, please contact Kathy Fernandez at kfernandez@uri.edu.
March 25, 2025