Find your people
Local Community
There are plenty of resources outside of the University that provide Rhode Island with security, comfort, and connection. Explore what there is to offer all over the state.
community ResourcesFind your faith community
The URI Chaplains Association is a body of religious professionals who work together to foster dialogue, understanding and respect among people of different faiths and traditions. Each of these groups welcomes visitors and encourages URI students to explore and learn about religious diversity.
URI Chaplains
We have a club for that.
There are more than 150 student clubs and organizations at URI dedicated to everything from alpine racing and anime to sustainability and slam poetry. Joining a club is a great way to feel connected while exploring your interests.
student groupsBuild your network
The University of Rhode Island is committed to fostering an inclusive, people-centered culture. The University supports employees in cultivating supportive networks to provide opportunities for personal and professional growth, and generating new ideas so that we may, as outlined in Focus URI, “attract and retain the very best students, staff, and faculty.” Each of these groups welcomes all members of the URI employee community who may be interested in participating, including managers, supervisors, allies, affiliates, or any other faculty or staff member who would like to cultivate community and connection.
Faculty Staff Association of the African Diaspora (FSAAD):
Christopher Hunter – cdhunter@uri.edu
Native American Advisory Council (NAAC):
Loren Spears – lorenspears@tomaquagmuseum.org
Bill Ohley – ohley@uri.edu
Wanda Hopkins – hopkins3@uri.edu