Research Centers and Outreach Programs

From housing the world’s largest quantitative human rights database, to charting new directions in public housing, to educating the next generation of great musicians, our research centers and outreach programs are putting knowledge into action throughout Rhode Island and around the world. They also provide students opportunities for independent and team-based research projects as well as chances to make an impact in the larger community.

Center for the Humanities

A dynamic group of scholars and students enabling intellectual exchange and independent inquiry, analysis, and interpretation of the humanities in research, teaching, and learning.

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Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies

An academic gathering place where students, scholars, and educators come together to promote mutual understanding, reconcile conflicts, and build peaceful, sustainable, and inclusive communities.

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SSIREP

The Social Science Institute for Research, Education, and Policy encourages research and outreach projects that use social science approaches to address societal, political, and policy challenges.

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Hazen Center

The John Hazen White Sr. Center for Ethics and Public Service explores institutional dimensions of ethical practice, encourages student service learning, and fosters public service.

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Summer Music Academy

The Summer Music Academy brings talented students from grades three through 12 to URI for high-quality classes, performances, and other activities.

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