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Join the conversation–URI’s NECHE reaccreditation process is underway
Jan. 16, 2026 Dear URI Community, This fall, the University of Rhode Island begins its preparations for reaccreditation with the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). We encourage all members of the URI community to participate in the process. All universities undergo a standard reaccreditation process, and for institutions accredited by NECHE, this process takes […]
January 16, 2026
Resources and notice of changes to the Affirmative Action Compliance Program
Jan. 16, 2026 Dear URI Faculty and Staff, The University must comply with Rhode Island General Laws §§ 28-5-1, Equal Opportunity and [Permissible] Affirmative Action, which currently requires the submission of an annual nondiscrimination plan, formerly known as the affirmative action plan. We are pleased to share the executed FY24-FY25 Non-Discrimination Plan. As part of […]
URI emergency notification system testing totake place Friday, Jan. 16
Jan. 15, 2026 Tomorrow, Jan. 16, URI’s Department of Public Safety will test upgraded components of the university’s URI Alert emergency notification system. This testing will involve University-issued desktop and laptop computers as well as campus digital signage. During the day Friday, test messages may be displayed on these devices with wording that clearly indicates testing […]
January 15, 2026
Scheduled eCampus outage
Jan. 12, 2026 Please note that e-Campus (Campus Solutions) will be down for scheduled upgrades and maintenance for approximately four hours, beginning Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 5 p.m. It is recommended that all users clear their browser cache prior to logging into the system. Should you need additional assistance, please contact the IT Service Desk […]
January 12, 2026
Spring Coffee and Conversation
Jan. 8, 2026 Dear URI Faculty and Staff, We are pleased to share that this spring we will be continuing our successful initiative, Coffee and Conversation. Coffee and Conversation is a series of informal meetings hosted by us, President Marc Parlange and Provost Barbara Wolfe, to provide community members the opportunity to engage and to […]
January 8, 2026
Are you interested in engaging in an Honors contract?
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)? Jan. 6, 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 […]
January 6, 2026
Are you interested in leading an Honors Pop-up?
Are you interested in leading an Honors Pop-up, an informal discussion session with motivated and interested Honors students? Jan. 6, 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 Spring ‘26 and Fall […]
Are you interested in organizing an Honors Colloquium?
Are you interested in organizing an Honors Colloquium, URI’s premier lecture series? Jan. 6, 2026 The URI Honors Program invites interested faculty teams to submit proposals for the Honors Colloquium, AY 2027-28. The Honors Colloquium is the premier intellectual lecture series at URI and has a strong public following. The mission of the Colloquium is […]
Are you interested in teaching in the Honors Program?
Jan. 6, 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 2026-27. What topics are of interest to the Honors Program? Courses may be proposed at all course levels and on all topics. We also welcome courses that […]
Rhody men’s basketball hosts faculty and staff appreciation game, Jan. 14
Jan. 6, 2026 Dear Faculty and Staff, We invite you and your family to join us at the Ryan Center Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 6 p.m. for URI’s third faculty and staff appreciation game of the academic year. Rhody men’s basketball will host the VCU Rams. The game will air on the CBS Sports Network. […]
eCampus scheduled outage
Jan. 6, 2026 Please note that e-Campus Financials and eCampus HR will be down for scheduled upgrades and maintenance for approximately five hours, beginning Friday, Jan. 9, at 5 p.m. It is recommended that all users clear their browser cache prior to logging into the system. Should you need additional assistance, please contact the IT […]
Update Duo Mobile by Feb. 1
Jan. 5, 2026 Duo Security is updating the security certificates needed to communicate with its services. If you do not update your Duo Mobile app, you will lose access to Duo Push authentication and may be unable to log in to URI single sign-on (SSO) applications. What you need to do:1. Update Duo Mobile on […]
January 5, 2026
Butterfield Road closure
Jan. 5, 2026 Please be advised that Butterfield Road will be closed to vehicular traffic from Tuesday, Jan. 6, through Wednesday, Jan. 14, during standard workday hours. The closure will span from the intersection of Complex Road to the intersection of West Alumni Avenue. Detour signage will be posted. Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout […]
URI mourns the passing of Detective Sergeant Michael ‘Mick’ Carreiro
Jan. 5, 2026 The University of Rhode Island is saddened to learn of the death of Detective Sergeant Michael “Mick” Carreiro, who passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 28. He was 58 years old. Born in Westerly, he was the beloved son of Idalina and the late Jose Carreiro. Carreiro dedicated his career to serving and […]
Three administrative policies take effect
Jan. 5, 2026 The University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees approved the new Policy on Conflict of Interest and Commitment (01.017.1) and the revised Policy on Consensual Relationships (01.003.2) on November 7, 2025. The new Policy on the Rights of Students Pursuant to FERPA was approved by the President on December 2, 2025. All […]
Partial parking ban in effect tonight beginning at 10 p.m.
Dec. 26, 2025 The National Weather Service is forecasting snowfall for parts of Rhode Island, including Kingston, this evening. The University will institute a partial parking ban beginning Friday, Dec. 26, at 10 p.m., and ending Saturday, Dec. 27, at 4 p.m., to allow for snow clearing and surface treatment. During a partial parking ban, […]
December 26, 2025
Administrative regulations and policies available for community comment
Dec. 22, 2025 The Administrative Policy Committee is seeking community feedback on pending administrative regulations and policies. The draft Board of Trustees Procurement Regulations and the draft Policy on Sexual Misconduct are available for community comment Dec. 23 through Jan. 6. Community members can access the draft policies and their respective feedback forms by visiting […]
December 22, 2025
Butterfield Road closure
Dec. 18, 2025 On Monday, Dec. 22, Butterfield Road will be closed from the intersection of West Alumni Avenue to the Heathman Building. However, travel from Flagg Road to the Heathman Building will remain open. Please use caution when traveling in the area. This traffic change is necessary to accommodate the delivery and installation of […]
December 18, 2025
Beware of phishing scam
Dec. 17, 2025 Dear URI Students, The URI Police Department and Transportation and Parking (TAP) have recently become aware of a phishing scam targeting first-year students. The scammer claims to be able to get you a parking permit for the academic year by putting your vehicle’s information under their account in return for money. The […]
December 17, 2025
Faculty and Staff Lot 21 to close
Dec. 17, 2025 Dear URI Faculty and Staff, Due to upcoming construction, Lot 21, a multi-use lot designated for faculty, staff and guests located on Flagg Road, will be closing in January. Beginning Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, all faculty, staff and guests, including staff and guests of OLLI, who previously parked in Lot 21 will […]
Kingston Campus drinking water test results
Dec. 17, 2025 The University of Rhode Island operates its own public water supply, in accordance with the health-based standards for drinking water outlined in the national Safe Drinking Water Act. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Lead and Copper Rule and Rhode Island Department of Health regulations require public water systems to routinely test for […]
URI mourns the passing of art professor emeritus Richard Calabro
Dec. 18, 2025 The University of Rhode Island is saddened to learn of the death of art professor emeritus Richard Calabro, who died Dec. 8 in San Diego. He was 88 years old. Professor Calabro joined the University’s Department of Art and Art History in July 1968. In 1982, he became a full professor at […]
URI mourns passing of retired writing, rhetoric professor Robert Schwegler
Dec. 16, 2025 The University of Rhode Island mourns the death of retired writing and rhetoric professor Robert A. “Bob” Schwegler, who died Nov. 29. He was 79 years old. Professor Schwegler’s career in higher education spanned a half century, beginning with the University of Cincinnati and Syracuse University. He joined URI in 1978 in […]
December 16, 2025
Health, Counseling, and Campus Life Resources for Our Community
Dec. 15, 2025 Dear URI Students, Faculty, and Staff, We know that the events of the weekend have affected members of our community in different ways, and we want to acknowledge the stress and uncertainty this moment brings. As the semester comes to a close, our goal is to provide flexibility and support for our […]
December 15, 2025