The University is providing guidance and updates related to federal actions.
New and revised University policies
June 30, 2026 The University has revised the Policy on Hazing (01.112.2) and approved a new Policy on HIPAA Privacy and Security (01.114.1), both with an effective date of June 26. Policy on HazingThis revised policy is designed to promote safety, encourage accountability, and comply with federal and state laws. Hazing is strictly prohibited as […]
June 30, 2026
Kingston Campus 2025 Drinking Water Quality Report
June 29, 2026 The Kingston Campus 2025 Drinking Water Quality Report is now available to the campus community. The report provides water quality testing data and information demonstrating how our water quality compares to the standards set by regulatory agencies, as well as information about how water is provided to the Kingston Campus. For more information on […]
June 29, 2026
Flagg Road sidewalk access
June 24, 2026 The walkway on the east side of Dining Services, from Flagg Road to the Surge Building (210 Flagg Road), will be closed on Friday, June 26, due to work around the neighboring University housing project. A temporary sidewalk will be installed to restore access and should be available by Saturday, June 27.
June 24, 2026
University mourns the passing of professor emeritus Francis X. Russo
June 23, 2026 The University mourns the loss of Professor Emeritus Francis X. Russo, who passed away at his home in Kihei, Hawaii, on May 21. He was 95 years old. A retired professor of philosophy, human services, and education, he was the husband of Doris Wells Russo and the father of Peter Wells Russo, […]
June 23, 2026
University mourns the loss of longtime staff member Keith Labelle
June 15, 2026 The University mourns the loss of longtime staff member Keith Labelle, 47, of Narragansett, who passed away May 30. He was the husband of Karen (Fahy) Labelle, to whom he had been married for 13 years. Born in New Bedford, Keith was the beloved son of Ronald H. and Donna L. (Piva) […]
June 15, 2026
Butterfield Road closure
June 11, 2026 Butterfield Road will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic from Monday, June 15, through Thursday, July 31. The closure will span from the north side of Lot 17 to the intersection of West Alumni Avenue. For the first few weeks of the closure, the roadway will remain closed overnight. Please note […]
June 11, 2026
Information on Proposed Revisions to Federal Grant Rules
A message from the Leadership Team on Federal Actions June 9, 2026 Dear URI Faculty and Staff, On May 29, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a proposed rule to revise the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, commonly known as the Uniform Guidance (2 C.F.R. […]
June 9, 2026
Lot 1 closure
June 8, 2026 Lot 1 (Briar Lane) will be closed to faculty and staff on Wednesday, June 17, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., in order to accommodate incoming students as they visit the Kingston Campus to attend URI’s Transfer Orientation program. Alternative faculty and staff parking is available at Lot 6 (Fine Arts South) […]
June 8, 2026
Drinking water quality report
June 5, 2026 Dear URI Faculty, Staff, and Students: The Rhode Island PFAS in Drinking Water, Groundwater, and Surface Waters Act from 2022 and amended in 2023 requires public water systems in Rhode Island to regularly sample for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The new law set an interim standard for PFAS in drinking water […]
June 5, 2026
College of Business Leadership Update
June 4, 2026 Dear Members of the URI Community, I am writing to share that Sean Edmund Rogers, dean of the College of Business and Alfred J. Verrecchia-Hasbro Inc. Leadership Chair in Business, will step down from his role as dean, effective June 30. Since becoming dean in 2023, Sean has provided thoughtful, energetic, and […]
June 4, 2026
New University policy on records management
June 1, 2026 The University has approved a Policy on Records Management (02.121.1) effective May 27, 2026. This new policy and its accompanying procedures can be viewed at the link below. Policy on Records Management (02.121.1)The purpose of this new policy is to ensure compliance with federal and state legal statutes and records management best practices. […]
June 1, 2026
Administrative policy available for community comment
June 1, 2026 The Administrative Policy Committee is seeking community feedback on a pending administrative policy. The revised Policy on Adverse Weather and Other Emergencies is available for community comment through June 16.Community members can access the draft policy and its respective feedback form by visiting the University’s Administrative Policy Development web page here: https://web.uri.edu/policies/administrative-development/. […]
Faculty/staff parking permit renewals
June 1, 2026 All current Faculty/Staff parking permits will expire on July 31. You can obtain your new faculty/staff virtual parking permit for the upcoming 2026-27 academic year online by signing in to your parking account. Note that you will need your URI credentials to log in and will be required to provide your vehicle registration and […]
Division of Research Leadership Update
May 28, 2026 To Our URI Community, I am writing to share that Bethany Jenkins will be leaving the University of Rhode Island to accept the position of vice president for research and innovation at the University of Oregon. Bethany’s leadership, vision, and commitment to advancing research excellence have had a significant impact on URI […]
May 28, 2026
Student and Family Orientation: Traffic Flow, May 28 – June 26
May 19, 2026 Dear URI Community, We are excited to welcome our incoming class and their families to the University community beginning this month. More than 3,300 students and 2,500 family members are registered to attend one of eight two-day orientation sessions, running from May 28 through June 26. To accommodate increased campus traffic during […]
May 19, 2026
White Hall parking changes
May 19, 2026 Due to ongoing HVAC work at White Hall, the lower parking lot will be reserved for contractor parking and a work/laydown area in support of the project through August 28. The upper lot will continue to serve as faculty only parking.
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 […]