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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
Important Fall 2025 Exam Update and Community Support
Dec. 15, 2025 To Our URI Community, We are writing with additional information regarding exams for the remainder of the Fall 2025 semester. Please know that the safety and well-being of our University community continues to be our priority. While there is no known threat to any URI campuses, we recognize the stress and anxiety […]
URI ALERT: No in-person exams Monday, Dec. 15
Dec. 15, 2025 URI Alert: As we continue to prioritize the well-being of our community, URI will not hold in-person exams today, Monday, Dec. 15. Online exams will proceed as scheduled. Importantly, there is no known threat to our campuses; this decision follows consideration of concerns shared by members of our community. URI offices remain […]
Resources for Our URI Community
Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 Dear URI Faculty, Staff, and Students, We continue to extend our thoughts and support to our colleagues at Brown University during this difficult time. We know that events like those that occurred at Brown yesterday can be unsettling, particularly within our close-knit Rhode Island community. The safety of our community remains […]
December 14, 2025
URI Stands Together With the Brown University Community
Dec. 14, 2025 To Our URI Community, This morning, officials announced that a person of interest has been detained in connection with yesterday’s shooting at Brown University. We continue to stand with and in support of our friends and colleagues at Brown during this profoundly difficult time. We mourn those who lost their lives and […]
Update Regarding Brown University Active Shooter
Dec. 13, 2025 To Our URI Community, The University is aware of an active shooter situation at Brown University this evening. There is no known threat to URI campuses at this time. We are continuing to monitor this situation and will provide updates to our community should they be necessary. For any community members in […]
December 13, 2025
West Alumni Avenue partial road closure
Dec. 12, 2025 Please be aware that beginning Wednesday, Dec. 17, West Alumni Avenue will be closed between Plains Road and Tootell Road in order to allow to allow for the installation of utilities that will support the track renovation project. Work is expected to take one to two weeks to complete, weather permitting. Between […]
December 12, 2025
Inclusive Excellence Awards
Save the Date and Nominate Dec. 12, 2025 The Office of the President and the Office of Community, Equity and Diversity are pleased to announce that the 2026 Inclusive Excellence Awards will take place Thursday, April 2, at 5 p.m. in the Memorial Union on our Kingston Campus. Nominations are also open for members of […]
Adverse Weather Accessibility Guidelines
Dec. 8, 2025 As cold and inclement weather approaches, all members of the University of Rhode Island community are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the University’s “Adverse Weather Accessibility Guidelines.” The procedures describe the business process for reporting concerns related to the maintenance of accessible features. Please follow this link to access the guidelines.
December 8, 2025
Kingston train station construction
Dec. 8, 2025 On Wednesday, Dec. 10, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation will begin construction work to expand parking at the Kingston Amtrak Railroad Station. The Kingston station lot is reserved strictly for ticketed Amtrak passengers and bike-path users only. Work will take place weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is expected […]
Employee Cybersecurity Awareness Training
Dec. 8, 2025 Dear URI Employee, The Annual Cybersecurity Awareness Training is now live! All URI employees are required to complete this mandatory training by Feb. 16, 2026. Key Details: How to Get Started: Thank you for your commitment to keeping URI’s digital environment safe and secure. If you have any questions or encounter issues […]
URI drinking water quality report
Dec. 5, 2025 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 of 20 […]
December 5, 2025