The Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies is an internationally-recognized academic gathering place where students, scholars, educators–the change makers–come together to promote mutual understanding, reconcile conflicts, and build peaceful, sustainable, and inclusive communities.
Here students gain expertise in human rights and peace studies through interdisciplinary academic coursework, nonviolence training, and hands-on experience. Faculty and scholars form unique interdisciplinary partnerships and access research on social justice and nonviolence–including one of the largest human rights data sets in the world.
Center Updates
Embracing Goodness for Peace - Join us on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 05:00 – 6:30 PM in the Anchor Room at the Higgins Welcome Center, 75 Briar Lane, Kingston, RI 02881 Rev. Melony McGant, aka Miss Mellie Rainbow, is a storyteller, thought leader, humanist, poet, andcompassionate communications professional with over 30 years of experience assisting people and organizations to discover […]
International Nonviolence Trainer’s Award - International Nonviolence Trainer’s Award The Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies at the University of Rhode Island (URI) recognized Dr. Charles Collyer with the International Nonviolence Trainer’s Award on October 9, 2024. Dr. Collyer is honored for his dedication to nonviolent education, which he exhibits through his excellence in teaching, research, mentorship, and activism in support of […]
Global Leaders in Refugee Rights - Join us on Wednesday, September 25th, for our Global Leaders in Refugee Rights event. The event will take place in Edwards Hall Auditorium at 7:30 pm and will feature Dr. Brendan Skip Mark, Director of the Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies. We hope to see you there!
Bringing people here and sharing this knowledge is going to change the world.Amani Matabaro Tom