University of Rhode Island Commencement Weekend will be held May 15–17, 2026 on the Kingston Campus.

Margaret Bernish will earn her Ph.D. in oceanography from GSO after studying the physiology of phytoplankton.

GSO doctoral graduate Asta Habtemichael will speak to his fellow graduates on May 17.

Advancing scientists’ understanding of the ocean’s role in climate, weather, marine ecosystems, and carbon storage

A guest post from URI GSO alum Diana Fontaine, Ph.D. ’24, who recently finished her year as a NOAA Sea Grant Knauss Fellow.

Representing GSO, members of J.P. Walsh’s COAST Lab shared research on microplastics and long-term beach monitoring.

Reimagined online “Blue MBA” will elevate global leadership in ocean innovation.