University mourns passing of Professor Emeritus Vincent Rose
The University mourns the passing of Professor Emeritus Vincent Rose in the College of Engineering. Rose had a long career teaching chemical engineering at URI and also served as the associate dean of the Graduate School. Please see his obituary here.
January 24, 2023
University mourns the passing of Professor Emeritus Warren Hagist
The University mourns the passing of Professor Emeritus Warren Hagist in the College of Engineering. Hagist was a professor of mechanical engineering and applied mechanics and taught at the University for 40 years. See his full obituary here.
Flu vaccinations and COVID-19  boosters (Pfizer) being offered on campus, Feb. 2
Jan. 23, 2023 University Health Services is pleased to announce that it will have a combined vaccination clinic (flu/covid booster) for students, faculty, and staff Feb. 2, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Memorial Union Ballroom. All counties in Rhode Island currently remain at a Medium Community Risk Level. Vaccines are the best […]
January 23, 2023
URI Writing Award Competition—Win $1,000
Help us celebrate some of the excellent writing taking place here at URI! Take part in the annual University of Rhode Island Writing Award competition. Undergraduate and graduate students across all disciplines are encouraged to submit a piece of writing from the spring, summer, or fall semesters of 2022. Categories for submission include advocacy, scholarly/research, […]
Remember to Check E-Campus for Classroom Changes
January 19, 2023 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.
January 19, 2023
University mourns passing of Professor Emeritus Surendra Singh Malik
Jan. 18, 2023 The University mourns the passing of Professor Emeritus Surendra Singh Malik, a former chair of the Physics Department and professor who taught at URI for over five decades. Surendra, 92, died Jan. 13 at his Kingston home, surrounded by his family. Surendra was born in Kheri Patti, a village in Uttar Pradesh, […]
University mourns passing of Professor Emerita Bryna Wortman
Jan. 19, 2023 The University mourns the passing of Professor Emerita Bryna Wortman, who taught in the Theatre Department for nearly 20 years. Bryna, 85, died on Jan. 12. A proud New Yorker, Bryna graduated from Barnard College with an A.B. degree in English. After a stint in publishing as a print editor and audio/visual […]
Deborah Riebe named College of Health Sciences interim dean
Jan. 19, 2023 Dear URI Community, I am pleased to share that Deborah Riebe, Ph.D., an international leader in the development of physical activity interventions to improve health, has been named interim dean of the University of Rhode Island College of Health Sciences. A professor of kinesiology and associate dean of the college, Deb will […]
Updates for Students from Transportation and Parking
Jan. 18, 2023 Transportation and Parking (TAP) welcomes returning and new students to campus. The spring 2023 semester officially begins Jan. 23. Each semester brings changes when it comes to campus parking. TAP has been hard at work on new programs and upgrades to make parking as smooth as possible for students. Here are tips to help you prepare for your […]
January 18, 2023
Renewed policy on Student-Athlete Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)
This policy provides guidelines for student-athletes and their development and use of their name, image, and likeness (NIL), including the role of the University and rules regarding compensation.
January 13, 2023