The University is providing guidance and updates related to federal actions.
Reminder to close windows, doors as frigid conditions approach
Evening temperatures to drop below freezing this week, into next Dec. 4, 2025 Forecasters are calling for a dramatic shift to much colder weather, with temperatures dipping below freezing, particularly in the evening. Temperatures are expected to drop as low as the teens, beginning this evening, stretching into next week. Facilities Operations asks members […]
December 4, 2025
Your support resources: Where to get help with RI ERP
Dec. 4, 2025 Dear URI Faculty and Staff, ** Please note: This message is for State of Rhode Island employees; if you are a part-time faculty member or IP-1 employee, you may disregard this message. ** NEW: View Your Payslip Starting Dec. 5. Beginning Dec. 5, you can access your current payslip (or paystub) directly […]
Verify your direct deposit information
Dec. 3, 2025 Dear URI faculty and staff, As we adapt to the new State ERP system, there is one important action item that requires your attention. Verify your direct deposit information by noon tomorrow (Wednesday, Dec. 3). Additional information with resources to help you navigate your first paycheck through the ERP will be sent […]
December 2, 2025
Upgrading URI’s emergency notification system
Dec. 1, 2025 Dear URI faculty, staff, and students, The University of Rhode Island is upgrading the URI Alert emergency notification system to include computer alerts that will be displayed on University-issued computers during campus emergencies. As part of this upgrade, software will automatically be installed on University-issued laptop and desktop computers running Windows and […]
December 1, 2025
University mourns the loss of College of Engineering staff member Will Simoneau
Nov. 29, 2025 The University mourns the loss of Will Simoneau, of South Kingstown, who worked for the past six years as a computer engineer in the College of Engineering’s Department of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering. He passed passed away unexpectedly on November 6 at the age of 36 and leaves behind a legacy […]
November 30, 2025
Participate in URI’s NECHE Reaccreditation Process
Nov. 20, 2025 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 […]
November 20, 2025
Rhody football, women’s basketball host faculty and staff appreciation games
Nov. 18, 2025 Rhody Athletics invites you and your family to join us for two upcoming faculty and staff appreciation games. All URI faculty and staff can purchase discounted tickets to cheer on the Rams. Rhody football hosts Hampton University this Saturday, Nov. 22, at 1 p.m. in a bid to claim the CAA title. […]
November 18, 2025
Explore URI’s Employee Assistance Program
Nov. 17, 2025 The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is here to make life easier for you—whether you’re managing stress, navigating family responsibilities, or simply need someone to talk to. This confidential, no-cost benefit is available to all staff and faculty and is designed to support your mental, emotional, and financial well-being. Best of all, it’s […]
November 17, 2025
Testing of emergency notification systems scheduled Nov. 18
Nov. 13, 2025 The University will conduct a test of its emergency notification systems, including RAVE Emergency Alert and blue light phones, on Tuesday, November 18, at 9 a.m. Registered campus community members will receive notifications through URI’s official Emergency Alert system. You are automatically registered for this service as a URI community member, but please […]
November 13, 2025
URI Board of Trustees approves six new or revised policies
Nov. 12, 2025 The University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees approved six new or revised administrative policies on Nov. 7. Four of those policies are effective immediately and are highlighted below with links to the policies. Two additional policies — the Policy on Conflict of Interest and Commitment and the Policy on Consensual Relationships […]
November 12, 2025
URI Research Foundation to host information session for entrepreneurial training program focused on blue tech
Nov. 7, 2025 The University of Rhode Island and the RISE-UP program are hosting an information session Wednesday, Nov. 12, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Ocean Technology Center conference room at the Narragansett Bay Campus, 215 South Ferry Road, in Narragansett. Organizers are looking for people interested in participating in the immersive entrepreneurial […]
November 7, 2025
University mourns the loss of longtime University Libraries Professor Larry Kelland
Nov. 6, 2025 The University morns the loss of longtime University Libraries Professor Larry Kelland, who passed away Oct. 5. He was 87 years old. John Laurence “Larry” Kelland was born in East Orange, NJ, in 1938. He earned a B.S. from Rutgers University and his Ph.D. in entomology from Princeton University. He served as […]
November 6, 2025
Your Experience Matters. Respond to the 2025 Snap Climate Survey Today
Oct. 30, 2025 Dear URI Students, Faculty, and Staff, Do you feel affirmed, valued, respected, and treated fairly at the University of Rhode Island? Have you found a community here where you feel like you belong? As a University community, we want to know. Your experience at URI matters. Your feedback matters. Thanks to those […]
October 30, 2025
Alternating traffic along Butterfield Road
Oct. 30, 2025 Due to work taking place along Butterfield Road, alternating traffic will be in effect at the intersection of Butterfield Road and West Alumni Avenue beginning Monday, Nov. 3, through Thursday, Nov. 6, from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This traffic change is necessary for the installation of a new water line. A […]
Recording now available: Lunch & Learn on ADA and Rehabilitation Act Compliance Baseline
Oct. 28, 2025 Due to popular demand, the recent Lunch-and-Learn session titled, “Establishing a Baseline of Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act,” hosted by the Division of Administration and Finance, is now available on Brightspace. If you have questions or need to access this training in an alternative format, please […]
October 28, 2025
Staying safe and well this Halloween weekend
Oct. 27, 2025 Dear Students, You may have noticed the air feels a bit crisper during those early walks to class and that the days are growing shorter—a sure sign that fall has officially arrived at URI. With it come all the classic New England traditions—pumpkin picking, hayrides, corn mazes, and, of course, Halloween. As we […]
October 27, 2025
Flagg Road Lot (Lot 20) Closure
Oct. 27, 2025 Please be aware that beginning Wednesday, Oct. 29, the Flagg Road Lot (Lot 20) will be permanently closed to make way for the construction of new residence halls. In preparation for the shutdown, all vehicles should be moved from the lot by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28. Any vehicles remaining in Lot […]
Road work along Butterfield Road
Oct. 26, 2025 Due to work taking place along Butterfield Road, alternating traffic will be in effect at the intersection of Butterfield Road and West Alumni Avenue from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28. A police detail will be present to direct traffic and assist students. Please exercise caution when traveling in […]
October 26, 2025
Bike path closure, Family Weekend and game day parking and relocation guidelines
Oct. 17, 2025 Please be aware of the following changes related to student parking and use of the URI Bike Path in advance of Family Weekend, which begins Oct. 24, and the URI home football game against Bryant University, scheduled Saturday, Oct. 25. Bike Path ClosureThe section of the URI Bike Path that runs through […]
October 17, 2025
An Update on Recent Federal Actions
A message from the Leadership Team on Federal Actions Oct. 16, 2025 Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students: We recognize the potential challenges the ongoing federal government shutdown may present to members of our University community. Late last month, we shared information regarding possible effects of an extended shutdown. The Leadership Team on Federal Actions and […]
October 16, 2025
Share your URI experiences through the Campus Climate Survey
Oct. 16, 2025 To Our URI Community, Today, we are launching the 2025 Campus Climate Survey, an important opportunity for every member of our community to share their experiences at the University of Rhode Island. At URI, we are committed to fostering a culture where every person feels valued, included, and empowered to thrive. Understanding […]
A message from the Office of Equal Opportunity
Oct. 15, 2025 Dear URI Community: For the past three years, the Office of Equal Opportunity has worked diligently with University stakeholders to review applicable laws and regulations, including federal actions, and introduce civil rights compliance programs in alignment with our focus areas. Our team, which serves as the civil rights liaison to the state […]
October 15, 2025
Administrative policies available for community comment
Oct. 14, 2025 The Administrative Policy Committee is seeking community feedback on two pending administrative policies. The draft policies on Protecting Minors and Remote Work are available for community comment Oct. 15 through Oct. 29. Community members can access the draft policies and their respective feedback forms by visiting the University’s Administrative Policy Development web […]
October 14, 2025
RAM Lot closed Oct. 8
Oct. 7, 2025 Due to the College of Business Career Fair on Wednesday, Oct 8, the Ram Lot (Lot 23) will be closed to all faculty and staff from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Please park in alternative faculty/staff lots during this time. Thank you for your cooperation.
October 7, 2025