University Updates


Found 341 results

Student Affairs Spring 2025 Survey


Feb. 17, 2025 Greetings, Rhody Rams, and welcome to the Spring 2025 semester. The University of Rhode Island Division of Student Affairs is seeking input about your connection to our many programs, resources, and services available to students.   Please take this opportunity to share your thoughts with me about the Division of Student Affairs […]

Tags: , ,

February 17, 2025

New Board of Trustees Regulations Regarding Use of University Property


Feb. 17, 2025 Effective February 13 the Board of Trustees has approved new regulations: Regulations Regarding Use of University Property. These regulations can be found at the University’s Administrative Policies webpage. Board of Trustees Regulations Regarding Use of University PropertyThe University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees has established Regulations Regarding Use of University Property […]

Tags: , ,

Briar Lane (Lot 1) closed to faculty and staff Feb. 18-21


Feb. 14, 2025 Lot 1 (Briar Lane) will be closed to faculty and staff beginning Tuesday, Feb. 18, through Friday, Feb. 21, 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 […]

Tags: , ,

February 14, 2025

Update on Federal Research Policy Changes and URI Actions


Feb. 11, 2025 Dear URI Faculty, Staff, and Students, On Friday, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced a 15% cap on indirect cost rates for both new and existing grants. Indirect costs cover expenses that enable institutions to carry out federally funded research. The new rate would substantially reduce the funds universities across the […]

Tags: , ,

February 11, 2025

2025 Excellence in General Education Award: Nominations due by April 4


Feb. 11, 2025 The Office of Innovation in General Education is honored to sponsor the 2024-25 Excellence in General Education Award, which recognizes three members of the URI faculty who are committed to providing students with an intellectually stimulating, challenging and dynamic general education experience. Deserving faculty consistently demonstrate excellence in the delivery and design […]

Tags: , ,

ROTC training scheduled Feb. 12


Feb. 10, 2025 On Wednesday, Feb. 12, 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. […]

Tags: , ,

February 10, 2025

URI in the World: URI to celebrate Study Abroad Week Feb. 10-14


Feb. 6, 2025 URI’s Study Abroad Week is a unique opportunity for students to learn about the range of opportunities available that work with their major, to bring expanded perspective on global issues back to Rhode Island’s flagship public research university.  A week’s worth of activities, from Feb. 10 to 14, is the first step […]

Tags: , ,

February 6, 2025

Update on Resources and Federal Actions


Feb. 6, 2025 To Our URI Community, Our executive leadership team, and many dedicated members of our community, are actively evaluating the rapidly evolving situation with federal orders and offering support and information to those who are most impacted. To that end, I want to share two actions we are taking today. New Federal Actions […]

Tags: , ,

New State ERP: What You Need to Know


Feb. 6, 2025 Dear URI Employees, The State of Rhode Island is embarking on a journey toward modernizing its administrative systems. Later this year, the state will introduce a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system—RI ERP—that will simplify and streamline processes across finance functions, human resources, and payroll. I wanted to share briefly an update […]

Tags: , ,

Weather Alert: Schedule Modifications for Thursday, Feb. 6


Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Rhode Island, with plowable snow and ice accumulations expected tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 6). The University of Rhode Island is making the following modifications to class schedules and parking: CLASSESAll morning and afternoon classes (those with a start time before 5 […]

Tags: , ,

A Message to Our URI Community


Feb. 4, 2025 To Our URI Community, Welcome back! As we start this spring semester, I want to take a moment to recognize the energy you bring to our campuses and the unique role you play in our community. Each of you—our students, faculty, and staff—contributes in ways that help define our University and make […]

Tags: , ,

February 4, 2025

Call for proposals: International Graduate Student Showcase


Feb. 3, 2025 The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce the Third Annual International Graduate Student Showcase poster session, Wednesday, April 30, at the Center for Biotechnology and Life Sciences. The showcase aims to highlight the exceptional quality and diverse contributions of international graduate students at URI. All international graduate students at URI, […]

Tags: , ,

February 3, 2025

Register now for Summer Sessions


Feb. 3, 2025 The University of Rhode Island Office of Summer Sessions and Winter J Term is thrilled to announce that registration for 2025 Summer Sessions courses opens Tuesday, Feb. 4.  This exciting opportunity allows students to earn credits during summer break. Taking summer courses can help students accelerate their degree or catch up on […]

Tags: , ,

Take part in a short survey about civic engagement at URI


Jan. 31, 2025 Dear students, faculty and staff,  You are being asked to participate in a short survey as part of a research study about the nature of civic engagement on campus. Your response is important. Members of the Department of Political Science together with the Office for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning will […]

Tags: , ,

January 30, 2025

An update to faculty on federal actions


Jan. 29, 2025 Dear Faculty Colleagues, The federal government’s action in recent days is causing uncertainty and confusion, including about the impact on our University and our work. We want to assure you that we are actively monitoring developments by the federal government and working diligently to understand and communicate the impact these directives have […]

Tags:

January 29, 2025

TAP and Student Senate launch Rhody Shuttle feedback survey


Jan. 29, 2025 URI’s Student Senate has partnered with URI Transportation and Parking to gather student feedback on Rhody Shuttle services, with hopes to introduce bidirectional shuttles at URI. This collaboration aims to assess the community’s interest in bidirectional shuttles and the overall Rhody Shuttle experience. What’s the goal?The short, 10-question survey will collect input […]

Tags: , ,

Join open house event on comprehensive campus plan


A message from URI’s Division of Administration and Finance. Jan. 29, 2025 All members of the campus community are invited to attend a Comprehensive Campus Plan open house event on Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., in the Memorial Union, room 318. The open house continues a series of campus engagement events […]

Tags: , ,

Information and resources related to federal orders


Jan. 28, 2025 To Our URI Community, Federal government officials in Washington, D.C., have issued several executive orders and memos that could affect our work and University community. The full impact of the measures is uncertain. The University is monitoring executive and legislative action closely and actively engaging with the Rhode Island Congressional Delegation, other […]

Tags: , ,

January 28, 2025

Keeping the community safe through flu season


Jan. 23, 2025 As we enter the peak of flu season, the Rhode Island Department of Health has reported high influenza activity across the state, specifically highlighting the circulation of the influenza A (H3N2) strain. Additionally, COVID-19 and RSV cases remain elevated, further impacting our community’s health. Recent reports also indicate an increased number of […]

Tags: , ,

January 23, 2025

Rhody men’s and women’s basketball to host faculty, staff appreciation games


Jan. 23, 2025 Dear Faculty and Staff, We invite you and your family to join us at the Ryan Center on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m. for the first faculty and staff appreciation game of the new year. URI men’s basketball will host the University of Massachusetts Minutemen for the final time as Atlantic 10 […]

Tags: ,

Happy New Year and Welcome Back


Jan. 21, 2025 Dear Rams, Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful winter break that included some time to rest and recharge for the start of the spring semester.  As we come back together and embark on what I know will be a fun, fulfilling spring semester at URI, I want to […]

Tags: , ,

January 21, 2025

Check e-Campus for classroom changes


Jan. 21, 2025 As we begin a new semester, faculty, staff and students are reminded to please check their schedules in e-Campus for any possible classroom changes.

Tags: , ,

Parking prohibited at Kingston Amtrak Train Station


Jan. 17, 2025 Please note that parking is not permitted at the Kingston Amtrak Railroad Station. The Kingston station lot is reserved strictly for ticketed Amtrak passengers and bike-path users only. Per RIDOT, security personnel will be present and checking for valid AMTRAK tickets. Vehicles parked at Kingston station for any purpose other than train […]

Tags: , ,

January 17, 2025

Adverse Weather Accessibility Guidelines


Jan. 17, 2025 The University of Rhode Island has updated procedures associated with its policy on adverse weather and other emergencies. The procedures, also called “Adverse Weather Accessibility Guidelines,” describe the business process for reporting concerns related to the maintenance of accessible features. Please follow this link to access the guidelines.

Tags: , ,

Found 341 results
All Updates