During the 2025 spring semester, more than a dozen URI Narragansett Bay Campus students, faculty, staff and alumni shared their artistry at Studio Blue. The space showcased works of pottery, tapestry, woodblock print, photography, painting, mixed media, and more. See the photos below.
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The History of GSO Boat Burning
It’s one of GSO’s oldest and most unique traditions: the boat burning. Admittedly, welcoming new students and the new academic year by burning a wooden boat might seem like an odd way to celebrate, but if you have been to one you know how special it is. The tradition started in September of 1964. The […]
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Your Support is Essential With the approval of two state bonds, GSO set a course for growth and innovation. These bonds provide core funding, and they also open opportunities for anyone committed to ocean science to contribute to a new era of research and discovery. A few of the areas to give are included below. […]
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“Marine Ops” provides logistical support for seagoing expeditions, including administrative services and provisioning of food, scientific equipment and supplies.
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Today’s Narragansett Bay Campus pier is almost 60 years old, learn about the plans to demolish it and construct a new pier in its place.
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Physical changes to the appearance and contours of the campus will occur throughout implementation of both phases of the Master Plan.
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The Ocean Robotics Laboratory will be where technologically-driven ocean exploration solutions can be designed and developed.
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Three projects comprise the first phase of the Master Plan. All three answer the need for facilities that will best serve the new Regional Class Research Vessel upon its arrival in 2023, and make optimal use of its advanced capabilities.
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The priority project in phase two is the demolition of Horn Laboratory and construction of a state-of-the-art research facility to engender increased scientific collaboration, leading to a greater understanding of the coastal waters of Narragansett Bay, the depths of the Antarctic, and every watery world in between.
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Destination: Completion Key moments, milestones and objectives during the progress of Campus Renewal. Assessment and deliberation — 2015—2018 Recently and imminently — 2019—2024 On the horizon — 2024—2026 [Return to landing page.]
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