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URI corpse flower countdown June 8, 2026 - A rare Titan Arum (better known as the corpse flower) is preparing to bloom at the University of Rhode Island's Horridge Conservatory. This remarkable plant flowers only once every 5-7 years, stays open for just 24-8 hours, and produces its infamous rotting-flesh scent to attract pollinators.
World’s longest-running bioblitz event comes to URI June 5 and 6 June 4, 2026 - Starting at 2pm June 5, some 300 volunteers will have just 24 hours to find as
many species of life as possible at two sites in Kingston in the 27th annual Rhode
Island BioBlitz, organized by the Rhode Island Natural History Survey.
URI professor Tom Mather talks ticks with Daily Show host Michael Kosta June 3, 2026 - University of Rhode Island professor Thomas Mather recently visited The Daily Show to talk all things ticks with host Michael Kosta. Also known as “The Tick Guy,” Mather is a renowned researcher and expert in public health entomology.
Finding Her Roots: URI Plant Sciences Helped Kaylyn Wood Grow Her Passion June 2, 2026 - Through hands-on classes, greenhouse work, and research opportunities, Kaylyn Wood found a career path rooted in plants, wellness, and entrepreneurship. She's now double majoring in plant sciences and psychology with minors in entrepreneurship and cannabis studies. 
The hidden ecological role of Rhode Island’s historic stone walls June 1, 2026 - Supported by the Rhode Island Natural History Survey, URI graduate student Madalyn Stoltz is investigating how stone walls contribute to biodiversity and ecosystem resilience in Rhode Island.
From URI to Medicine: Matthew Calestino ’94 Gives Back Through Scholarship and Teaching June 1, 2026 - Dr. Matthew Calestino ’94 credits his URI education with laying the foundation for a career in internal medicine. He now returns to URI to support future laboratory professionals and honor his family’s longstanding connection to healthcare education.
Of feathers and flu: Identifying data gaps in bird flu host dynamics to help conserve vulnerable species May 28, 2026 - URI professor Johanna Harvey’s research contributes to deeper understanding of avian influenza dynamics in U.S. wild bird species
URI honors 2026 Asian Cultural Ambassadors May 28, 2026 - University’s Asian and Pacific Islander communities join for annual celebration to build understanding and interest and celebrate Asian/Pacific cultures at URI