The University is providing guidance and updates related to federal actions.
Comment period extended for proposed Board of Trustees regulations (Use of University Property)
Oct. 24, 2024 The 乐播传媒 is extending the period for community comments on the proposed regulations regarding the Use of University Property. Comments may be submitted using the same mechanism used for the solicitation of community comments on administrative policies. Please follow this link to access the draft regulations as well as […]
October 23, 2024
A reminder to share your feedback on inclusion at URI
Oct. 23, 2024 Dear URI Students, Faculty, and Staff, The 乐播传媒 strategic plan, Focus URI, prioritizes fostering an inclusive culture at the University. To help assess our progress toward this strategic priority, we have launched a short climate survey and are encouraging members of the University community 鈥� current faculty, staff and […]
Deadline approaching for this year鈥檚 student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Challenge
Oct. 23, 2024 Students are encouraged to apply now for this year鈥檚 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Challenge. This year鈥檚 challenge has democracy as its theme, inviting students from any major to generate creative ideas addressing social, political, environmental, and economic problems. Any URI student can join the fall 2024 challenge, designed to complement this fall鈥檚 Honors […]
Notice of treatment and disposal of reactive chemical waste on Oct. 23
This message is on behalf of the University鈥檚 Department of Environmental Health and Safety Oct. 21, 2024 The 乐播传媒 Environmental Health and Safety Department, alongwith Clean Earth Waste Solutions, will oversee the removal, treatment and disposal ofreactive/shock sensitive hazardous waste from certain locations on campus. These chemicals will be removed from the […]
October 21, 2024
Parking restrictions for Homecoming Weekend
Oct. 21, 2024 With Homecoming Weekend this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25 and 26, parking changes are necessary to accommodate guests for weekend events. All changes concern Plains Road Lot 25. There will be no parking in the southeast corner of Lot 25 from 10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, through 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. […]
October 18, 2024
Join a campus planning forum on Oct. 17
A message from the URI Division of Administration and Finance. Oct. 16, 2024 All 乐播传媒 students, faculty, and staff are invited to a community forum on the University鈥檚 new Comprehensive Campus Plan on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 4 to 6 p.m., in Memorial Union, Atrium 1. The forum will aim to gather […]
October 16, 2024
Call for proposals: 2025 Innovative Education Conference
Oct. 15, 2024 The Office for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning (ATL) is inviting faculty proposals for its annual URI Innovative Education Conference, which will be held virtually on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.聽 The theme for 2025 is 鈥淣avigating Wicked Problems Through Higher Education.鈥� ATL encourages submissions that create opportunities for critical and creative […]
October 15, 2024
Updated University policy on Student-Athlete Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)
Oct. 11, 2024 Effective October 10, the University has updated its policy on Student-Athlete Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). This policy can be found at the University鈥檚 Administrative Policies webpage. Student-Athlete Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) The University鈥檚 policy on Student-Athlete Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) [link: https://web.uri.edu/policies/find/?_sf_s=nil] provides guidelines for student-athletes and their development […]
October 11, 2024
Proposed Board of Trustees regulations available for comment (use of University property)
Oct. 9, 2024 The 乐播传媒 is seeking feedback from the URI community on proposed regulations regarding the use of University property. Comments may be submitted using the same mechanism used for the solicitation of community comments on administrative policies. Please follow this link to access the draft regulations as well as the […]
October 9, 2024
University to conduct test of its emergency notification systems Tuesday, Oct. 15
Oct. 9, 2024 The University will conduct a test of its emergency notification systems, including the RAVE Emergency Alert system, on Tuesday, October 15, at 9 a.m. Registered campus community members will receive notifications through URI’s official Emergency Alert system.聽You are automatically registered for this service as a URI community member, but please make sure […]
PRESS funding available for science-based seafood projects
Pre-proposals are due Nov. 25 Oct. 8, 2024 URI faculty are invited to apply now for PRESS funds for seafood systems research, in which researchers pair with industry to develop needed research into the science of seafood. The Partnership for Research Excellence in Sustainable Seafood (PRESS) funds are available for science-based projects that apply research, […]
October 8, 2024
Important information for spring registration
Oct. 3, 2024 As you prepare to register for classes for the upcoming spring 2025 semester, you are reminded to please review your Task tile in eCampus for any “Holds” or outstanding “To Do” items. Incomplete items in your Task tile could interfere with your ability to register. Prior to selecting classes for next semester, […]
October 3, 2024
University mourns passing of Associate Teaching Professor Kathleen Webster
Oct. 2, 2024 The University mourns the passing of Kathleen S. Webster (Cady), associate teaching professor of psychology, who died Thursday, Sept. 26, after a battle with cancer. She was 70 years old. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Nancy Cady (McGuirk). She is survived by her nieces and […]
October 2, 2024
Cybersecurity Awareness Month at URI
Sept. 27, 2024 October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! URI’s Department of Information Technology Services will be offering virtual sessions each week to help our community stay safe online. Each session is open to students, faculty, and staff. Please join us, each Thursday at 11 a.m., to learn more about how to keep your information secure. […]
September 27, 2024
Wheel of Fortune Live, Oct. 4: Faculty and staff ticket discount
Sept. 24, 2024 Join us, at the Ryan Center on Oct. 4, for an evening filled with excitement, puzzles and a chance to be part of the action, as Live Nation presents Wheel of Fortune LIVE! Whether you’re a long-time fan or just looking for a fun night out, this is your chance to experience […]
September 26, 2024
Fall 2024 Undergraduate Research Project Grant Application
Sept. 25, 2024 Need funding for your independent project? Apply through Oct. 28 for a project grant! Undergraduate research and creative innovations are happening all over URI.The Office of Undergraduate Research and Innovation at URI provides grant support to students for their undergraduate research, creative, and artistic projects. Apply now for funds to participate in […]
September 25, 2024
University mourns the passing of former Vice Provost Thomas J. Rockett
Sept. 24, 2024 The University mourns the passing of Thomas J. Rockett, a former vice provost and chair of chemical engineering, who died on Sept. 19. Rockett, of East Greenwich and Grantham, New Hampshire, was 90. Born in Medford, Massachusetts, on June 4, 1934, he was a son of the late John F. and Agnes […]
September 24, 2024
Cold, flu, and COVID season is here 鈥� Protect yourself today!
Sept. 24, 2024 As we enter cold and flu season, and with COVID-19 activity still circulating, it’s important to take proactive steps to stay healthy and protect yourself and our community. Schedule your flu and COVID vaccines today to protect yourself and those around you. Appointments are available at Health Services as well as at […]
Public Safety Advisory Committee to hold meeting Sept. 30
Sept. 24, 2024 The Public Safety Advisory Committee will hold its quarterly meeting on Monday, Sept 30, at 11 a.m. in the Alumni Center鈥檚 Beagle Boardroom. The committee is charged with advising and providing recommendations to the Department of Public Safety and its various units鈥攊ncluding the URI Police Department, Transportation and Parking, and Emergency Management鈥攁s […]
Policy available for community comment (malign foreign talent recruitment program prohibition)
Sept. 23, 2024 The Administrative Policy Committee is seeking community feedback on pending administrative policies via the University鈥檚 new policies webpage. The University policies noted below will be available for feedback from the University community on Monday, Sept. 23, for two weeks. Please follow this link to access the draft policy as well as the […]
September 23, 2024
A Message from the Dean of Students
Sept. 20, 2024 Dear 乐播传媒 Students, As we begin this new academic year, I want to take a moment to address an important topic. Recently, several URI students were involved in arrests in Narragansett due to reckless and unlawful behavior. These incidents have caused damage not only to the perception of those […]
September 20, 2024
Message from the Office of Equal Opportunity in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month
Sept. 17, 2024 As the 乐播传媒 proudly celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, the Office of Equal Opportunity recognizes the vital contributions Hispanic Americans have made to our nation鈥檚 history, culture, and achievements. The observance, which spans from September 15 to October 15, commemorates the heritage of members of 20 Spanish-speaking countries in the […]
September 17, 2024
Doing your part to further community, equity, and diversity at URI
Sept. 16, 2024 Dear URI Community, Welcome to the newest members of our community and welcome back to those returning to URI! I joined the University in January as the vice president for community, equity, and diversity and chief diversity officer. Since then, I have learned a lot from listening to community members in every […]
September 16, 2024
Rhody Football will host faculty and staff appreciation game, Sept. 14
Sept. 12, 2024 Dear Faculty and Staff, We invite you and your family to join us at Meade Stadium this Saturday, Sept. 14, at 6 p.m. for the first faculty and staff appreciation game of the academic year. Rhody Football will host Campbell University in the first CAA matchup of the season. We are offering discounted tickets […]
September 12, 2024