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2026 Spotlight on Faculty Innovation in General Education
May 15, 2026 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: Genoa Shepley and Renee Hobbs, associate teaching professor and professor, respectively, in College of Arts and Sciences’ […]
May 15, 2026
Butterfield Road closure
May 14, 2026 Due to construction activity, Butterfield Road, between Flagg Road and West Alumni Avenue, will be reduced to alternating one-way traffic from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Monday, May 18, and Tuesday, May 19. Please note that the southern 300 feet of this portion of Butterfield Road will be closed from Wednesday, […]
May 14, 2026
Special Olympics at URI, May 29-31
The 2026 Rhode Island Special Olympics Summer Games will take place Friday, May 29, through Sunday, May 31, at URI. Boss Lot (Lot 27) will be unavailable beginning Tuesday, May 26, until the games have concluded. Keaney Lot (Lot 26) will be unavailable on Friday, May 29. Students, faculty, and staff are asked to seek […]
May 13, 2026
University mourns the loss of academic advisor Corey Fernandez
May 12, 2026 The University mourns the loss of Talent Development academic advisor and success coach Corey Michael Fernandez, of Warwick, who passed away May 5 at Kent Hospital. He was 42 years old. Born in Providence, Corey was the youngest son of Gerald A. Fernandez and the late Debra Jackson Fernandez. Corey attended the […]
May 12, 2026
Changes to traffic pattern, May 9
May 5, 2026 On Saturday, May 9, the University of Rhode Island will welcome 1200 runners and their families to the Kingston Campus for the Girls on the Run Spring 5K. Guests will be arriving on campus between 8 and 9:30 a.m. for the race which will wind its way through campus with a race […]
May 5, 2026
Call for honors contract faculty sponsors
Are you interested in engaging in an honors contract (a mini independent project that allows a student to earn honors credits in a non-honors course)? April 28, 2026 The URI Honors Program is seeking faculty interested in engaging in honors contracts with undergraduate honors students. Honors contracts are a great way to attract high-achieving and […]
April 28, 2026
Call for honors pop-up proposals
Are you interested in leading an honors pop-up, an informal discussion session with motivated and interested honors students? April 28, 2026 The URI Honors Program is looking for faculty, staff, or graduate students who are interested in hosting one-hour sessions on topics of their own particular interest (research-related or otherwise) in Fall ‘26 and Spring […]
Call for honors course proposals
Are you interested in teaching in the Honors Program? April 28, 2026 Who can teach an honors course? All URI faculty who are passionate about teaching are invited to submit proposals for honors courses to be taught in AY 2027-28. What topics are of interest to the Honors Program? Courses may be proposed at all course levels […]
Language Access Awareness Month and Training Opportunities
April 24, 2026 At the University of Rhode Island, our commitment to promoting equal opportunity for all goes beyond compliance, it is a foundational value that shapes how we serve our community. As we recognize April as Language Access Awareness Month, we reaffirm the importance of ensuring that everyone can access services, activities, and information […]
April 24, 2026
Digital Accessibility Update and New Resources
April 23, 2026 Dear URI Faculty, Staff, and Students, At the University of Rhode Island, we are committed to building inclusive environments that reflect our shared values. As a public land- and sea-grant institution, accessibility is central to our mission—ensuring all members of our community can fully engage with the information, opportunities, and experiences we […]
April 23, 2026
Repair work at Wickford Junction
April 22, 2026 Please be advised that construction related to leak repairs at the Wickford Junction Parking Garage will begin on Monday, April 27. Please see the notice provided by RIDOT regarding the upcoming work: The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has announced repairs to leaking joints within the parking garage at Wickford Junction, […]
April 22, 2026
University of Rhode Island FY2025-FY2026 Non-Discrimination Plan and Resources
April 20, 2026 Dear URI Faculty and Staff, At the University of Rhode Island, promoting equal employment opportunity for all goes beyond compliance. As part of our commitment to fostering a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, the Office of Equal Opportunity has continued to monitor guidance from the Rhode Island Department of Administration […]
April 20, 2026
Administrative policies available for community comment
April 15, 2026 The Administrative Policy Committee is seeking community feedback on pending administrative policies. These five draft policies are available for community comment April 16 through April 30: Policy on Information Technology Data, Systems, and Services; Policy on HIPAA Privacy and Security; Policy on Naming; Policy on Security Camera Systems; and Policy on Hazing. […]
April 15, 2026
Lot 1 closed to faculty and staff
April 13, 2026 Lot 1 (Briar Lane) will be closed to faculty and staff Monday, April 20, through Friday April 24, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. 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 […]
April 13, 2026
Lower portion of Flagg Road reduced to one lane of travel, April 14
April 13, 2026 On Tuesday, April 14, Flagg Road, between Tootell Road and Butterfield Road, will be reduced to one lane of travel from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cautionary signage, along with a police detail directing local traffic, will be in place. Please allow extra time to reach your destination and use caution when traveling […]
Call for nominations: Asian Cultural Ambassador Awards
April 7, 2026 The University of Rhode Island’s Multicultural Student Services Center invites members of the URI community to nominate an undergraduate or graduate student for the Asian Cultural Ambassador Awards. The Asian Cultural Ambassador Award recognizes students who actively promote awareness, appreciation, and celebration of Asian cultures. Established in collaboration with the Chinese Culture […]
April 8, 2026
2026 Spring Semester Update
April 7, 2026 To the URI Community, As a result of the February blizzard, discussions were held regarding whether to make up missed class days and adjust the final exam schedule. The Executive Committee of the URI Faculty Senate, having consulted a wide range of instructors, students, and administrators, has determined that the interests of […]
April 7, 2026
Action required: Set up Microsoft MFA by May 18
April 7, 2026 Dear Campus Community, URI is transitioning from Duo to Microsoft multi-factor authentication (MFA). You must set up Microsoft MFA by May 18 to maintain uninterrupted access to your URI account. What you need to do After May 18, you will need to complete MFA setup before accessing URI systems. What’s changingWe are […]
URI mourns the loss of teaching professor Kathy Quick
April 2, 2026 The University of Rhode Island mourns the death of professor Kathy Anne Quick, who died Sunday, March 29, at the age of 59. Her passing was sudden and unexpected. Mother, partner, daughter, sister, friend, and educator—Kathy was a force in the lives and hearts of everyone she encountered. Her vigor, steadfastness, and […]
April 2, 2026
Flagg Road closure, April 4
April 2, 2026 On Saturday, April 4, Flagg Road will be closed for construction between Tootell Road and Butterfield Road from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Tootell/Flagg intersection will remain open for access from Upper College Road to the northbound lane of Flagg Road. Road closure signs along with a police detail directing local […]
Plains Road closure
April 1, 2026 The northern section of Plains Road between Flagg Road and Stony Fort Road will be closed to traffic on Monday, April 6, from 7:45 a.m. to approximately 4 p.m. Road closure signs along with a police detail directing local traffic will be in place. Please allow extra time to reach your destination […]
April 1, 2026
ROTC training scheduled April 2
March 31, 2026 On Thursday, April 2, URI Army and Air Force 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 3:30 p.m. and […]
March 31, 2026
Lot 1 closed to faculty and staff
March 30, 2026 Lot 1 (Briar Lane) will be closed to faculty and staff weekdays beginning Friday, April 3, through Friday April 10, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. We ask for your cooperation so that the University is able to offer a convenient place to park for prospective students and their families […]
Mark your calendar—URI Day of Giving is April 28
Invest in the community you build March 30, 2026 Mark your calendar for URI Day of Giving on April 28—a day dedicated to bringing together the entire Rhody community to celebrate and show off our collective Rhody pride. Every gift—no matter the size—makes a meaningful difference, whether it supports scholarships, research, club sports, athletics or […]
March 30, 2026