From Rhody Today
Tue, 03 Feb 2026
KINGSTON, R.I. — Feb. 9, 2026 — Student couples at the University of Rhode Island are invited to participate in a free relationship assessment at the University’s Couple and Family Therapy Clinic just in time for Valentine’s Day and all the romantic expectations it brings. The first 20 couples to register this month will receive […]
Wed, 28 Jan 2026
KINGSTON, R.I. – Jan. 28, 2026 – Heather Le understands fully how on-campus housing at the University of Rhode Island plays a major role in the students’ social and academic development at the University. Le—a senior marketing major at URI from Warwick—told state and University leaders attending the Jan. 28 groundbreaking ceremony for the University’s […]
Thu, 22 Jan 2026
KINGSTON, R.I. – Jan. 22, 2026 – The University of Rhode Island student organization the Pre-Medical Club, also known as Doc Opp, will offer two free medical emergency preparedness training sessions for non-medical personnel on Jan. 28 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in room 105 of the Beaupre Center for Chemical and Forensic Sciences. The […]
Tue, 02 Dec 2025
KINGSTON, R.I. – Dec. 2, 2025 – The University of Rhode Island has been named to the upper tier of best colleges and universities for military veterans across the United States in Military Times’ 2025 Best for Vets: Colleges rankings. The University was ranked No. 17 overall out of 357 total higher-education institutions listed by […]
Tue, 25 Nov 2025
KINGSTON, R.I. — Nov. 25, 2025 — High school students with an interest in science visited the University of Rhode Island’s College of Pharmacy on Nov. 21 to experience the classrooms, gardens, and labs of the college’s Avedisian Hall, giving them a look at science in action, and demonstrating the diverse career opportunities available in […]
Tue, 18 Nov 2025
KINGSTON, R.I. – Nov. 18, 2025 – Traditionally, ethical theory—a systematic framework that provides rational bases for determining what is morally right and wrong—has been a primary focus for ethics courses taught within higher education. But like many aspects in life, adaptation is required to meet current standards and needs, ethics notwithstanding. While understanding what […]
Wed, 12 Nov 2025
KINGSTON, R.I. – Nov. 12, 2025 – Global education lies at the core of the University of Rhode Island’s mission, preparing students, faculty and staff to lead and succeed in an interconnected world. URI will host more than two dozen events in celebration of International Education Week, Nov. 17-21. International Education Week is an opportunity […]
Tue, 04 Nov 2025
KINGSTON, R.I. – Nov. 4, 2025 – In honor of Veterans Day, the University of Rhode Island’s Center for Military and Veteran Education will host its annual Veterans Day observance. All members of the URI community as well as the general public are welcome to gather from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. […]
Tue, 28 Oct 2025
KINGSTON, R.I. — Oct. 28, 2025 — How can your dog tell you what the letters on the buildings’ signs are? Why does your dog wear a special harness? Why do dogs poop and pee? University of Rhode Island graduate, actor, advocate, and newly published author Aria Mia Loberti ’20 patiently fielded myriad questions from […]
Mon, 20 Oct 2025
KINGSTON, R.I. – Oct. 20, 2025 – Building on Mexican cosmologies of nanácatl, or “flesh” from sacred mushrooms, Mexican visual artist, educator and researcher Xalli Zúñiga felt that fungal feminisms propose that flesh itself—fleshy, earthy and spiritual—can become a connective, generative ground for ecological and social regeneration. Zúñiga, while earning their dual doctorate degrees in […]
Tue, 14 Oct 2025
KINGSTON, R.I – Oct. 14, 2025 – The University of Rhode Island will host the 17th annual Be 5K Walk/Run for Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention on Saturday, Oct. 25. According to Mental Health First Aid National Council for Mental Wellbeing, over 45% of college students across the country struggle with their mental health. […]
Thu, 09 Oct 2025
KINGSTON, R.I. – Oct. 9, 2025 – Five University of Rhode Island music students will have the opportunity to be coached by a leading flutist in the industry, all while performing in front of a live audience. The URI Department of Music, in conjunction with the URI Flute Studio, will host a masterclass featuring flutist Hayley Miller, who […]
Wed, 01 Oct 2025
KINGSTON, R.I. – Oct. 1, 2025 – The University of Rhode Island has been rated the best public university in New England for the second year in a row by The Wall Street Journal. The most recent ranking, released Monday, also places the institution as the 34th-best public university nationally. The WSJ/College Pulse 2026 Best […]
Mon, 29 Sep 2025
KINGSTON, R.I. — Sept. 29, 2025 — The University of Rhode Island’s Center for Military and Veteran Education and the URI Marine Affairs Department are hosting their third annual Ocean Workforce Career Pathways event (formerly known as the Sea Service Symposium) on Friday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Quad. The […]
Wed, 24 Sep 2025
KINGSTON, R.I. – Sept. 24, 2025 – Seven University of Rhode Island students majoring in dietetics in the College of Health Sciences are learning what it takes to become leaders in their field through a joint project with LaGuardia Community College and New York University. The Inclusive Model for Developing Future Nutrition, Food, and Culinary […]
Tue, 23 Sep 2025
KINGSTON, R.I. – Sept. 23, 2025 – Renowned classical guitarist Adam Levin founded the University of Rhode Island Guitar Festival in 2015 with a vision to innovate, bring people together around the guitar, and establish URI’s classical guitar program as a destination for education and performance. “My goal was to give back by creating a […]
Thu, 18 Sep 2025
KINGSTON, R.I. — Sept. 18, 2025 — Third-year Doctor of Pharmacy student Cailin McCaffrey is the inaugural recipient of the Thomas J. Kalista Scholarship, the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy announced during a ceremony in Avedisian Hall Sept. 17. Named for the late, beloved professor who died in May 2024 at just 34, […]
Wed, 17 Sep 2025
KINGSTON, R.I. – Sept. 17, 2025 — Okyanus Arikan, a senior kinesiology major on the University of Rhode Island club sailing team, won the New England Intercollegiate Sailing Association Women’s Singlehanded Championship September 12 at Brown University to qualify for the Women’s Singlehanded National Championship for the third year in a row. A member of […]
Mon, 08 Sep 2025
KINGSTON, R.I. – Sept. 8, 2025 – When the University of Rhode Island women’s volleyball team plays its first home match of the season on Monday, Sept. 15, a lot will look and feel differently from recent years. URI has made significant changes to its team culture, roster, and playing surface in Keaney Gymnasium. Changing […]
Fri, 05 Sep 2025
KINGSTON, R.I. – Sept. 5, 2025 – A two-week pilot program designed by the URI Math Department to improve the math skills of incoming freshmen at the University of Rhode Island has produced impressive results. The “Level Up!” program, held on the Kingston Campus from July 27 to Aug. 8, was free for participants. By […]
From Student Affairs
- Health Promotion’s Winter Wellness Fair continues to gain momentum entering its fourth year February 2, 2026 - Held each February in the Memorial Union Ballroom, the event brings together on- and off-campus resources to promote health and wellness for URI students KINGSTON, R.I. – Feb. 2, 2026 – The spring semester at the University of Rhode Island marks the return of the annual Winter Wellness Fair, an event that has become increasingly […]
- Therapeutic Horticulture Group offers students an opportunity to experience time in nature January 29, 2026 - From early March to late April, group members learn the therapeutic benefits of tending to the earth and growing plants at URI’s medicinal garden KINGSTON, R.I. – Jan. 29, 2026 – Students looking for more of a hands-on approach to group therapeutic support might want to check out what’s growing outside of Avedisian Hall. A […]
- New, state-of-the-art strength equipment highlights facility makeover at Fascitelli and Mackal January 22, 2026 - During winter break, more than 200 new pieces of equipment, including weightlifting platforms, machines, and branded dumbbells and plates, were installed at both on-campus fitness locations KINGSTON, R.I. – Jan. 22, 2026 – New Year’s resolution makers and avid gymgoers, unite – the University of Rhode Island has made long-awaited upgrades to its on-campus fitness facilities. […]
- URI’s revamped Omicron Delta Kappa circle inducts 21 new members at annual ceremony January 8, 2026 - With a new faculty advisor on board, URI’s ODK leadership hopes to build off this year’s momentum and continue growing in 2026 and beyond KINGSTON, R.I. – Jan. 8, 2026 – The University of Rhode Island’s circle of the Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) Leadership Honor Society inducted 21 new members in 2025, representing another year-over-year increase […]
- Getting to Know: LaKeya Francis December 12, 2025 - With valuable experience creating programming and working with student organizations, URI’s new associate director of student involvement and engagement is a perfect fit in Kingston Dec. 12, 2025 Whether she’s curling up with a good book or boarding a plane to a new destination, LaKeya Francis truly embodies what it means to be a lifelong […]
- Approaching its two-year anniversary, employee fitness program continues to soar December 12, 2025 - Led by coordinator of fitness, health and well-being David Jenkins, Campus Recreation’s FAST program helps URI community members reach their goals in and out of the gym KINGSTON, R.I. – Dec. 12, 2025 – Much like mental health, one’s physical well-being is crucial to their workplace performance, an ideology that sparked David Jenkins’ latest journey […]
- Wellness Spotlight: Considering Change December 11, 2025 - Focused on helping students struggling with substance use, Considering Change offers a judgment-free space to promote open dialogue and conversation Dec. 11, 2025 The Counseling Center offers a wide variety of support, therapy, and wellness groups free for all University of Rhode Island students. Some require registration while others are open to anyone who simply […]
- Getting to Know: Victoria Andrade-Fonseca November 25, 2025 - URI’s new coordinator for the Center for Student Leadership Development brings a wealth of experience working with students and making education more equitable and accessible for all Nov. 25, 2025 Victoria Andrade-Fonseca, the University of Rhode Island’s new coordinator for the Center for Student Leadership Development, has found a warm, welcoming home at her alma […]
- Campus Recreation provides holiday cheer with thrift exchange and new swim courses November 24, 2025 - In addition to Drop, Swap, and Shop, Campus Recreation is also offering swim sessions to teach aquatic safety and help relieve students’ exam stress KINGSTON, R.I. – Nov. 24, 2025 – The University of Rhode Island’s Campus Recreation department is officially in the giving spirit with a series of winter events aimed toward assisting and […]
- Revamped Dining Services YouTube channel offers a closer look at what’s cooking at URI November 20, 2025 - Interns Madison Vale and Katie Glover are changing the way students, parents, and prospective families view URI’s vast menu options KINGSTON, R.I. – Nov. 20, 2025 – Two University of Rhode Island Dining Services interns are revamping the department’s dormant YouTube channel, creating food-related content tasty enough to whet any viewer’s appetite. Senior Katie Glover […]
- Two decades and running, Philanthropy Week connects Greek Life to local community November 19, 2025 - Fraternities and Sororities at URI pair up each year in the fall to support local and global charities through competitive and fundraising events KINGSTON, R.I. – Nov. 19, 2025 – Greek Life’s Philanthropy Week is in its 22nd year at the University of Rhode Island with several worthy causes benefiting from the students’ fundraising efforts. […]
- Senate-recognized first-generation support group helps students navigate college life November 17, 2025 - Run by students for students, Rhody F1rst assists those who are the first in their families to pursue a degree KINGSTON, R.I. – Nov. 17, 2025 – The newest Student Senate-recognized organization at the University of Rhode Island is exploring innovative ways and developing more resources to help one of the largest student populations on […]
- Wellness Spotlight: Grief November 10, 2025 - Launched midway through the fall 2025 semester, the new Grief counseling group co-led by Tyler Delaney and Alondra Berrios helps students suffering to cope with a significant loss The Counseling Center offers a wide variety of support, therapy, and wellness groups free for all University of Rhode Island students. Some require registration while others are […]
- Wellness Spotlight: First-Gen Support Group November 6, 2025 - URI’s First-Gen Support Group assists students whose parent or legal guardian has notcompleted a four-year college degree The Counseling Center offers a wide variety of support, therapy, and wellness groups free for all University of Rhode Island students. Some require registration while others are open to anyone who simply wants to drop in and join. […]
- Wellness Spotlight: Stress G.P.S. (Gaining Practical Skill) October 30, 2025 - The Counseling Center’s Stress G.P.S. meets throughout the academic year to help URI students cope with and learn about common stressors The Counseling Center offers a wide variety of support, therapy, and wellness groups free for all University of Rhode Island students. Some require registration while others are open to anyone who simply wants to […]
- Peer-based support program provides safe space for students dealing with substance use October 22, 2025 - Rams Together for Recovery & Wellness launched this fall to provide a healing environment and numerous recovery support programs KINGSTON, R.I. – Oct. 22, 2025 – Regardless of where they are in their journey, students struggling with substance use at the University of Rhode Island now have a first-of-its-kind safe space where they can empower […]
- A scary good time: Greek Life chapters host annual Not So Spooky Halloween event for area youth October 15, 2025 - KINGSTON, R.I. – October 15, 2025 – Spooky season has arrived at the University of Rhode Island and students involved in Greek Life are once again providing a far less frightening trick-or-treating opportunity for area youth. The 7th Annual Not So Spooky Halloween, presented by the Division of Student Affairs and Greek Life, is this […]
- National Hispanic Heritage Month spotlight: Latinx Student Association October 7, 2025 - As we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month at the University of Rhode Island from now through October 15, we’re looking deeper into some of the Student Senate-recognized student organizations focused on multiculturalism. Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15–October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose […]
- All-American Tier leads group of four URI club crew members to earn postseason awards July 22, 2025 - KINGSTON, R.I. – July 22, 2025 – After a successful season that included strong showings at two of the biggest regattas in collegiate rowing, the University of Rhode Island’s club crew team closed out 2024–25 with an All-American selection for the fourth consecutive season in addition to a handful of regional award-winners. Junior Carly Tier […]
- Unfazed by new challenges, Class of 2025 grad continues education next fall in Japan June 5, 2025 - KINGSTON, R.I. – June 5, 2025 – The remarkable journey of University of Rhode Island engineering and Japanese double major Emily Stewart has no finish line in sight. In fact, it continues next fall 6,000 miles or so from her hometown in the Land of the Rising Sun. Stewart, a Providence, Rhode Island, native and Talent […]