Thomas Cooley named assistant vice president for housing and resident life and student development
July 31, 2023 Dear URI Community, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Cooley to the position of assistant vice president for housing and residential life and student development. Tom comes to URI from Carnegie Mellon University and brings with him more than 20 years of experience in higher education, including housing, residence […]
July 31, 2023
A celebration of the life of the late Agnes Doody, professor emerita
July 24, 2023 The University community is invited to attend a celebration of the life of the late Agnes Doody, a beloved and innovative professor who worked at URI for more than 45 years. The ceremony will be held Friday, July 28, at 9:30 a.m. in Swan Hall. The celebration can also be viewed online. Professor […]
July 24, 2023
University saddened by loss of Professor Emeritus James O. Prochaska
Known around the world for his research on behavior change, its impact on improving human health July 17, 2023 A founder of the University of Rhode Island’s Cancer Prevention Research Center, world renowned researcher, behavior change expert and University of Rhode Island Professor Emeritus James O. Prochaska died Sunday, July 9. Born in Detroit, Michigan […]
July 14, 2023
University mourns loss of David Maslyn
Served University for years as professor, dean of University Libraries July 11, 2023 Known for his wit, understanding, humility, kindness, frugality and handiness with tools during his 40 years of service to the University of Rhode Island, Professor David C. Maslyn, Sr. died peacefully at Westerly Hospital July 2. He was born to Lawrence and […]
July 10, 2023
Wireless network changes requiring action on July 17
July 10, 2023 Due to the expiration of a digital certificate used in the Wifi Authentication process for URI_Secure and eduroam, beginning Monday, July 17, all devices using these WiFi networks will need to go through the WiFi onboarding process in order to reconnect. On this date, your device will most likely fail to connect […]
Ana Barraza joins URI as new director of Women’s Center
July 10, 2023 To Our URI Community, We are happy to share that Ana Barraza has been appointed the director of the URI Women’s Center. A proud URI alumna, Ana brings more than two decades of experience in higher education, primarily in the areas of access to education for students from underrepresented populations and mentoring […]
Michelle Fontes appointed assistant vice president for community, equity, and diversity
July 5, 2023 To Our URI Community, I am happy to share that Michelle Fontes has been appointed assistant vice president for community, equity, and diversity, effective July 3. Michelle has served in the interim role since May 2022, providing leadership, organizational development, and program management related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including direct oversight […]
July 5, 2023
Kingston Campus 2022 Water Quality Report
June 29, 2023 The Kingston Campus 2022 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, 2023
University of Rhode Island statement on Supreme Court affirmative action ruling
June 29, 2023 Today, the United States Supreme Court released its decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. (SFAI) v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and SFAI v. University of North Carolina, et al. The court’s decision holds that race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard and UNC violate the equal protection clause of the 14th […]
Portion of Complex Road to be closed starting July 5
The portion of Complex Road from Fayerweather Hall and the Potter Health Services building south to Browning Hall will be closed for underground steam utility repairs from Wednesday, July 5, through Friday, Aug. 4. Access to the Roger Williams Complex area will be via West Alumni Avenue; access to Eddy Hall will be available via […]
June 26, 2023
e-Campus maintenance scheduled June 24-25
June 22, 2023 Please note that all e-Campus modules will be down for scheduled upgrades and maintenance beginning Saturday, June 24, at 9 a.m. The system is expected to be back online no later than 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 25. The system will not be accessible to users during this period. Please plan accordingly. […]
June 22, 2023
URI Police to hold active threat training exercise June 23
June 21, 2023 The URI Police Department will be conducting an active threat training exercise on Friday, June 23. The trainings will take place in Ballentine Hall, Davis Hall, and the library. While these trainings will occur outside of business hours, the areas being used will be marked with signs indicating police training in progress. These […]
June 21, 2023
University renews Public Safety policies on fire safety, updates policy on Administration of Sponsored Agreements and Gifts, and approves new policy on Relocation Allowances
June 19, 2023 Effective June 6, the University has renewed a suite of Public Safety policies relative to fire safety (Access Box Keys, Fire Exit Drills, Fire Protection System Impairment, Hot Work Permitting, and Residential Sprinkler Protection). In addition, the policy on Fire Watches was retired and returned to Public Safety to manage. These renewed […]
June 19, 2023
Register events for Homecoming Weekend in October
Faculty/staff planning Homecoming events are encouraged to complete form June 16, 2023 Homecoming Weekend will be held Friday, Oct. 13, through Sunday, Oct. 15 this year. This annual celebration includes many reasons for alumni, friends, faculty and staff to come back to campus. Read more about the changes to this year’s Homecoming Weekend. As always, […]
June 16, 2023
Plains Road Lot closed June 18-30
June 14, 2023 The Plains Road Lot (Lot 25) will be closed beginning Sunday, June 18 through Friday, June 30, during which time the Rhode Island Municipal Police Academy will hold a two-week police motorcycle training course. During this period, alternate parking will be available in the resident parking lot on Flagg Road (Lot 20). […]
June 14, 2023
Road closure notice
June 13, 2023 Complex Road from Butterfield Road to Fayerweather Hall will be closed for steam line work Wednesday, June 14, and Thursday, June 15, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The road will be open outside of those hours. Please plan accordingly.
June 13, 2023
Stormwater catch basin inspections, cleaning underway
June 12, 2023 Annual inspections and cleaning of stormwater catch basins are underway on the Kingston Campus. Crews working on Flagg Road will affect parking Wednesday, June 14, and Thursday, June 15, as follows: Wednesday: Parking will be closed throughout the day along the south side of Flagg Road, with crews working from the intersection […]
June 12, 2023
Join us for a Juneteenth celebration
June 9, 2023 Juneteenth National Independence Day, which officially became a federal holiday in 2021, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday. Please join President Marc B. Parlange and the Office of Community, Equity and Diversity to honor this historical time with a celebration including cultural food, music, […]
June 9, 2023
Meet the candidates: Assistant Vice President of Community Equity and Diversity
June 7, 2023 Please attend a community presentation and discussion in person or virtually with candidates for the Assistant Vice President of Community, Equity, and Diversity. Each candidate will offer a brief presentation and engage in a moderated community discussion on CED at URI. Details on each presentation are below. June 8: Dr. Annie Russell12-1 […]
June 7, 2023
Faculty and staff parking permit renewal notice
June 2, 2023 Your current faculty/staff parking permit will expire July 31, and you can order your new virtual permit online by signing into your parking account here. You will need your URI credentials to log in. All cars on campus must have a valid permit park. You will be required to provide your license […]
June 2, 2023
Special Olympics at URI, June 2 – 4
May 31, 2023 The Special Olympics Rhode Island’s 2023 Summer Games will take place Friday, June 2 through Sunday, June 4 at URI. Boss Lot 27 and Keaney Lot 26 will be unavailable beginning the afternoon of Wednesday, May 31 until the games have concluded. Students, faculty, and staff are asked to seek alternative parking. […]
May 31, 2023
Thank You for Celebrating Our Graduates
May 24, 2023 To Our URI Community, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for another fantastic year followed by a celebratory and successful commencement. Each one of you played a part in making sure the events were meaningful for our graduates. To our faculty and teaching staff, thank you for your support. You have been […]
May 24, 2023
2023 Spotlight on Faculty Innovation in General Education
May 17, 2023 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: Saheli Goswami, assistant professor in Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design; David Howard, professor and department […]
May 17, 2023
Water main flushing from May 22 through June 9
May 16, 2023 The University’s Facilities Operations, Office of Utilities will flush the water mains on the Kingston Campus beginning Monday, May 22, and continuing through Friday, June 9. The process will take approximately 3 weeks and will flush out the naturally occurring sediment that accumulates in the water lines, helping the University to continue […]
May 16, 2023