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University of Rhode Island President Marc Parlange delivered his annual State of the University Address on Thursday, October 8 in Edwards Hall on the Kingston Campus.<\/p>\n\n\n

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For more than 130 years, the University of Rhode Island has been dedicated to serving the people and communities of Rhode Island as the state\u2019s flagship public research university. Today, we are continuing that tradition, attracting faculty, staff and students from around the globe who are making a difference in Rhode Island and in our world.<\/blockquote>President Marc Parlange<\/cite><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n

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September 2025<\/h2>

Watch the State of the University from September 2025, which highlighted the University’s R1 designation, multi-million dollar gifts, athletics victories, and what unites us as a community.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Watch and Recap<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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September 2024<\/h2>

Watch the State of the University from September 2024, which underscored notable achievements from the past year including the University’s ranking as the #1 public university in New England.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Watch and Recap<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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October 2023<\/h2>

Watch the State of the University from October 2023, which highlighted increased investment by elected leaders, and statewide and global impact by URI community members. See photos of the event and more.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

WATCH<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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February 2023<\/h2>

Watch the State of the University when the strategic plan was unveiled, and see photos of the event. Includes a moderated discussion with President Marc Parlange and Provost Barbara Wolfe following the address.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

WATCH<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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