EV charging stations updated pricing
Jan. 8, 2025 On Jan. 1, the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources implemented a new Electric Vehicle Charging Station Cost Recovery Policy, in accordance with Section 42-140-11 of the Rhode Island General Laws. Beginning Jan. 20, the ŔÖ˛Ą´«Ă˝ will implement the policy, which supports the sustainable operation and maintenance of EV […]
January 8, 2025
Spring Coffee and Conversation
Jan. 8, 2025 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, which began last year, is a series of informal meetings hosted by us, President Marc Parlange and Provost Barbara Wolfe, to help foster important dialogue around […]
Call for nominations: 2025Â Excellence Awards
Jan. 7, 2025 Nominations are open for the 2025 URI Foundation & Alumni Engagement Excellence Awards. If you know a staff or faculty member who demonstrates an outstanding commitment to the University and whose work exemplifies creativity, excellence, and collaboration, we would like to hear from you. Each year, four individuals are selected for administrative, scholarly, staff, and teaching excellence. Teaching Excellence nominees […]
January 7, 2025
Stay alert to invoice and money request scams
Dec. 19, 2024 Dear Community Members, We’re raising awareness about a growing threat: invoice and money request scams. Scammers are sending fake invoices or payment requests that appear to come from trusted companies or organizations such as PayPal, often requesting urgent action. Here’s how these scams typically work and how to protect yourself: How Invoice […]
December 19, 2024
Update required for University computers, Dec. 29
Dec. 17, 2024 Dear URI Community, To ensure all University computers continue to operate smoothly and securely, ITS will begin implementing periodic automatic updates on a weekly basis, or as needed. The first round of updates for University-issued Mac computers and some PCs will be deployed on Sunday, Dec. 29. To ensure your system is ready […]
December 17, 2024
Employee Cybersecurity Awareness Training
Dec. 2, 2024 Dear URI Employee, The Annual Cybersecurity Awareness Training is now live! All URI employees are required to complete this mandatory training by April 30, 2025. 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 […]
December 2, 2024
Comprehensive Campus Plan – Survey Participation Needed
Nov. 27, 2024 All ŔÖ˛Ą´«Ă˝ students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to provide input for the University’s new Comprehensive Campus Plan. This survey aims to gather input on the future design and use of campus spaces across the Kingston, Narragansett Bay, and W. Alton Jones campuses, as well as facilities in Providence. […]
November 27, 2024
Are you interested in teaching in the Honors Program?
Nov. 27, 2024 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 Spring 2026. Tell me more about how to propose a course…Course proposals can either be for an honors section of an existing course or an original course […]
November 26, 2024
Call for proposals: URI Honors Colloquium
Nov. 26, 2024 The URI Honors Program invites interested faculty teams to submit proposals for the Honors Colloquium, AY 2026-27. The Honors Colloquium is the premier intellectual lecture series at URI and has a strong public following. The mission of the Colloquium is to foster campus- and community-wide conversation on contemporary issues of national and/or […]
Updated University policy on Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program Prohibition
Nov. 21, 2024 Effective Nov. 18, the University has approved a new policy, Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program Prohibition. This policy can be found at the University’s Administrative Policies webpage. Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program Prohibition The University’s policy on Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program Prohibition addresses the ŔÖ˛Ą´«Ă˝â€™s compliance with the […]
November 21, 2024
Share Your Feedback on Housing at URI
Nov. 20, 2024 A message from Housing and Residential Life Dear URI Students, The ŔÖ˛Ą´«Ă˝ is committed to enhancing your living experience as part of the Focus URI strategic plan. We are planning significant investments in new undergraduate and graduate housing to provide high-quality environments that support learning, collaboration, recreation, and research. […]
November 20, 2024
University mourns the passing of two pioneers of URI’s International Engineering Program
Nov. 20, 2024 This message was sent by College of Engineering Dean Anthony Marchese to engineering faculty and staff on Nov. 19: It is with great sadness that Sigrid Berka and I share with you the recent loss of two of the most influential people in the founding and building of the URI International Engineering […]
Mourning the Passing of a Member of Our Community
Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 To Our URI Community, It is with profound sadness that I share with you the difficult news of the death of a member of our University community. Maureen McDermott, director of student involvement and the Memorial Union, passed away on Friday, Nov. 15, following a vehicle-pedestrian accident earlier this month on […]
November 17, 2024
Library environmental remediation activity
A message from University Libraries and Facilities Operations Nov. 13, 2024 A portion of the Robert L. Carothers Library and Learning Commons third floor is undergoing environmental remediation. Certain areas are closed to library patrons, while other third-floor areas remain open. If you cannot access needed material, please visit the circulation desk. What environmental remediation […]
November 13, 2024
RIPTA Public Meeting, Nov. 14
Community members are invited to submit feedback Nov. 12, 2024 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority is exploring the potential for establishing a comprehensive transit hub at Kingston Station, which would integrate several transportation modes including fixed-route bus, Flex on Demand, and rail, and provide transit access to the South County Bike Path. To help plan […]
November 12, 2024
A reminder to protect your Two-Factor Authentication methods
A message from Information Technology Services. Nov. 7, 2024 We want to remind all community members of the critical importance of protecting your Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) methods. These methods are essential for maintaining the security of your accounts and personal information. Key points to remember: If you have any concerns or receive a suspicious request […]
November 7, 2024
Share Your Feedback on Housing at URI
A message from Housing and Residential Life Nov. 4, 2024 Dear URI Students, The ŔÖ˛Ą´«Ă˝ is committed to enhancing your living experience as part of the Focus URI strategic plan. We are planning significant investments in new undergraduate and graduate housing to provide high-quality environments that support learning, collaboration, recreation, and research. […]
November 4, 2024
Honoring Our Veterans
A message from the Office of Equal Opportunity Nov. 4, 2024 Dear Colleagues: As the ŔÖ˛Ą´«Ă˝ prepares to observe Veterans Day on Nov. 11, our community joins together in honoring those who have served our nation. We celebrate the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of each of the veterans represented in our community. […]
Division of Research and Economic Development update regarding InfoEd Grants Management System
System will be inaccessible from Nov. 8 at 7 a.m. through Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. EST Nov. 4, 2024 The InfoEd Grants Management System will be inaccessible from Friday, Nov. 8, at 7 a.m. to Saturday, Nov. 9, at 1 p.m. This will prevent proposal submissions during this downtime. InfoEd will be migrating to […]
A major milestone in PFAS removal from URI water supply
Oct. 31, 2024 To Our URI Community, Last fall we shared that the University was embarking on an aggressive strategy to eliminate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from the campus drinking water supply. This effort prioritizes community health and complies with new State of Rhode Island legislation regarding drinking water standards related to PFAS. I […]
October 31, 2024
Volunteer to support URI’s “Yes on 2” effort
Oct. 31, 2024 On November 5, Rhode Island voters will have an opportunity to demonstrate their support for the ŔÖ˛Ą´«Ă˝ and Rhode Island College by voting “YES” on Question 2, approving a higher education bond for Rhode Island. The “Yes on 2” committee is looking for volunteers to stand at key polling […]
URI Compass Comp Project Update
Oct. 30, 2024 Dear URI Faculty and Staff, In May, we shared information regarding the launch of Compass Comp, a comprehensive study of the ŔÖ˛Ą´«Ă˝â€™s classification and compensation system for non-classified employees. This project builds on URI’s commitment to foster an inclusive, people-centered culture and supports our efforts to attract, retain, and grow […]
October 30, 2024
ROTC training scheduled Oct. 30
Oct. 30, 2024 On Wednesday, Oct. 30, URI Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadets will conduct training in the North Woods area of the Kingston Campus. This includes the area of the recreational field north of the Flagg Road parking lot, Lot 20. The training will begin around 2 p.m. and continue until 5 p.m. […]
Your experience at URI matters. Share your feedback
Oct. 29, 2024 To Our URI Community, Before the end of the day, I hope you’ll take just a few minutes to complete the Fall 2024 Campus Climate Survey and share your experiences at the University. Designed to take seven minutes or less—I did it in just three—the survey is completely anonymous and we encourage you to […]
October 29, 2024