Briar Lane (Lot 1) closure dates
Feb. 26, 2024 Briar Lane (Lot 1) will be closed to all faculty and staff parking on February 26 and 28 and on March 4 and 6 to accommodate prospective students. These events are of critical importance as we continue to recruit our incoming students who will make up the Class of 2028. URI community members with official […]
February 23, 2024
2024 Excellence in General Education Award: Nominations due by April 5
Feb. 21, 2024 The Office of Innovation in General Education is honored to sponsor the 2023-24 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 have demonstrate excellence in the delivery and design […]
February 21, 2024
Call for nominations: Inclusive Excellence Awards
Feb. 20, 2024 The Office of Community, Equity and Diversity and the Office of the President are seeking nominations for the 2024 Inclusive Excellence Awards. The awards will recognize and honor undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff who have contributed to creating a more inclusive community through research, leadership, teaching, or service. We are […]
February 20, 2024
Academic Affairs AI Task Force
Feb. 15, 2024 Dear URI Community, The Provost’s Academic Affairs AI Task Force invites the URI community to indicate their interest in participating in a Task Force Subcommittee and/or focus/discussion groups that will be held during the spring semester. These community engagement opportunities are critical to the work of the AI Task Force as we identify the top […]
February 15, 2024
ROTC training scheduled Feb. 14
Feb. 14, 2024 On Wednesday, Feb. 14, 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 […]
February 14, 2024
Memorial Union elevator out of service
Feb. 9, 2024 Please note that the Memorial Union passenger elevator is currently out of service. The elevator will remain offline until ordered replacement parts arrive for vendor installation. If an urgent need arises, please consult with the on-duty staff in the Memorial Union Operational Service Office (MU-217; 401-874-5290) for direct aid. Operations is making […]
February 9, 2024
Parking in Emporium lots is discouraged
Feb. 7, 2024 Students, faculty and staff are reminded that their University parking permits do not allow them to park their vehicles in the Kingston Emporium lot or the adjacent lot. These parking lots are privately permitted by the Emporium’s owner. Anyone without an Emporium permit risks having their vehicle ticketed or towed. Thank you.
February 7, 2024
University policy on Language Access
February 7, 2024 Effective Jan. 22, 2024, the University has instituted a new Language Access Plan, in support of the Policy on Language Access, which may be found by accessing the Administrative Policies webpage. URI’s policy on Language Access promotes meaningful access and equal opportunity for Hearing/Speech Impaired and Limited English Proficient individuals participating in […]
University introduces new Public Safety Advisory Committee
Feb. 6, 2024 Dear URI Community Members, I am pleased to share that the University of Rhode Island is introducing a new Public Safety Advisory Committee designed to encourage community participation in matters related to public safety across our campuses. We are fortunate to have a public safety department that engages broadly with our community […]
February 6, 2024
Commuter lot off Route 138 to be closed starting Feb. 2
Feb. 2, 2024 The commuter parking lot that serves 3045 Kingstown Road, at the corner of Route 138 and West Independence Way, will be closed starting today, Feb. 2. The lot will be closed through Feb. 29, and is scheduled to reopen March 1. Alternative commuter parking is available nearby in Lot 26 (Keaney), Lot […]
February 2, 2024
Call for proposals: International Graduate Student Showcase
Jan. 29, 2024 The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce the Second Annual International Graduate Student Showcase poster session, Wednesday, May 1, 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, […]
January 29, 2024
Gratitude and hope for the coming year
January 26, 2024 To Our URI Community, As we look to the start of a new semester, I want to take a moment to share my gratitude and my hope for our community in the coming year. Reflection and Appreciation Over the past several months, as we have witnessed the unsettling challenges and the unimaginable […]
January 26, 2024
University mourns passing of librarian Mary Anne Sumner
Jan. 25, 2024 The University mourns the loss of long-time librarian Mary Anne Sumner, who died Jan. 10 at the age of 69. Mary Anne worked for University Libraries for nearly 40 years, from October 1982 to February 2021, with a four-year lapse to raise her family. Mary Anne is remembered fondly by library staff […]
January 25, 2024
URI and the United Way team up to make a difference
Jan. 25, 2024 The University of Rhode Island’s Office of Civic Engagement and Action is proud to collaborate with the United Way of Rhode Island’s Volunteer Resource Center to help students, faculty and university staff connect with community organizations, and make a positive impact throughout Rhode Island. The United Way of Rhode Island Volunteer Center is […]
Important parking information for commuting students
Jan. 23, 2024 With the spring 2024 semester underway, Transportation and Parking (TAP) would like to welcome returning and new commuter students who are coming to campus. Each semester brings new changes when it comes to campus parking. TAP has been hard at work implementing new programs and upgrades to make parking as smooth as […]
January 23, 2024
Check e-campus for classroom changes
January 18, 2024 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 18, 2024
New student handbook coming Jan. 22
Jan. 18, 2024 The Dean of Students Office will publish the new University of Rhode Island Student Handbook on Jan. 22. The URI Student Handbook is reviewed and updated every two years by the Student’s Rights and Responsibilities Committee. The new version brings the handbook into alignment with new University policies and the University Manual. […]
2024 Excellence Awards: Call for Nominations
Jan. 10, 2024 Nominations are open for the 2024 URI Foundation & Alumni Engagement Excellence Awards. If you know a staff or faculty member who demonstrates an outstanding commitment to the University and whose work exemplifies creativity, excellence, and collaboration, we would like to hear from you. Each year, four individuals are selected for administrative, scholarly, […]
January 10, 2024
Peace and Human Rights Awards nominations open
Jan. 10, 2024 The URI Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies and URI Chaplains Association invite URI students, faculty, and staff to nominate an exceptional student (undergraduate or graduate) and/or a URI faculty or staff member who has made significant contributions to nonviolence, peace, or human rights through their research, teaching, outreach, or services. Any […]
URI mourns passing of Professor Emeritus Norman Coates
Dec. 26, 2023 The University mourns the loss of Norman Coates, professor emeritus of management, who died Dec. 17 at the age of 92. Born March 25, 1931, in Haifa, British Mandate of Palestine, where his father worked for the British government, Norman received his early education in boarding school in Dublin, Ireland. He attended […]
December 26, 2023
Announcing the Appointment of an Interim CIO
December 19, 2023 Dear URI Community, We are writing to share that the University is making a leadership change in our information technology services division. Gabriele Fariello, an experienced IT leader who has held previous chief information officer (CIO) roles in education, will serve as interim CIO beginning Jan. 8, 2024. Gabriele currently serves as […]
December 19, 2023
URI, South Kingstown police to conduct training on second floor of Swan Hall
Dec. 18, 2023 On Dec. 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., URI and South Kingstown police will conduct in-service taser training in Swan Hall. The training will take place in a room on the second floor of Swan Hall and there will be an increase in police presence for the training in the building. […]
December 18, 2023
New University policy on Language Access and renewed policy on Adverse Weather and Other Emergencies
December 8, 2023 Effective December 7, 2023, the University has instituted a new policy on Language Access and approved updates to the University policy on Adverse Weather and Other Emergencies. Both of these policies can be found at the University’s Administrative Policies webpage. Language Access The policy on Language Access promotes meaningful access and equal […]
December 8, 2023
Important information on URI’s Community First Responder Program
December 6, 2023 Dear URI Community, At the University of Rhode Island, Health Services strives to help students make informed, healthy decisions. We also strive to protect the community and make sure students are aware of the life-saving resources that are available to prevent and reverse potential overdose deaths. To continue to keep our community […]
December 6, 2023