Building Success. Creating Impact – 2025 Annual Report
We’re proud to share the inaugural issue of our College of Business Annual Report Magazine.
A celebration of the people, achievements, and big ideas that make Rhody Nation proud. As Rhode Island’s flagship business school for more than a century, our College serves nearly 3,000 students each year, powered by 80+ world-class faculty and a global network of 18,000 alumni leading across industries. With students joining us from 47 states and around the world, and more than a quarter as first-generation learners, our community reflects the spirit, determination, and heart that define URI. With nationally recognized programs, a diverse and dynamic community, and a century-long legacy of preparing students to succeed from day one, this annual report captures the momentum shaping our next chapter. Go Rhody!
The Future of Business in Rhode Island: A Degree for Everyone
Preparing the next generation of leaders for today’s business world is the University of Rhode Island College of Business’s mission. Students benefit from the college’s multidisciplinary approach and myriad experiential learning opportunities, all offered under the guidance of diverse faculty brimming with expertise. “Our structure is perfectly aligned with today’s business world,” says Dean Sean Edmund Rogers. “We’re producing graduates who are well-versed in global practices and possess an understanding of diverse cultures.”
Our Mission
The College of Business creates and disseminates knowledge to guide current and future business leaders and scholars who will be lifelong learners, impacting Rhode Island, the region, and the world. We prepare our students to be effective communicators and critical thinkers who can perform independently or as members of a team to solve business and societal problems. We engage with local and global communities to enhance value for all of our stakeholders. We inspire our graduates to be globally informed, innovative, ethical, and socially conscious lifelong learners.
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