From Rhody Today
Tue, 07 Apr 2026
KINGSTON, R.I. – April 7, 2026 – The University of Rhode Island is set to hold the third annual Out of the Darkness 5K Walk to support mental health awareness and suicide prevention on April 18, on the URI Quad. Check in is at 9:30 a.m. and the walk begins at 10:30 a.m. Inspired […]
Fri, 03 Apr 2026
KINGSTON, R.I. – April 3, 2026 – Offering insight into the developmental trajectories of people with disabilities from childhood through adulthood, College of Education faculty Adam Moore and Annemarie Vaccaro will host a talk at the University of Rhode Island about their new book, “Disability Life Stories: Unfiltered Voices on School, Family, Career, and Finding […]
Thu, 12 Mar 2026
KINGSTON, R.I. – March 12, 2026 – All good teachers know that “recess” is an important part of any student’s day. At the University of Rhode Island, senior education majors are getting the same, with an inspiring day of professional development planned during the University’s spring break. URI senior student teachers, now known in Rhode […]
Wed, 11 Mar 2026
KINGSTON, R.I. – March 11, 2026 – The University of Rhode Island’s Engineers for a Sustainable World and the Office of Sustainability will hold URI’s 8th annual Sustainability Summit, Tuesday, March 24, 4 to 7 p.m., in Memorial Union Ballroom. The summit is free and open to the URI community; registration is required. According to […]
Wed, 11 Mar 2026
KINGSTON, R.I. – March 11, 2026 – The University of Rhode Island’s Graduate Student Association will host its 15th annual Graduate Student Conference Friday and Saturday, March 27-28, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in URI’s DeChristofaro Center for Biotechnology and Life Sciences, 120 Flagg Road, on the Kingston Campus. The annual conference, known as […]
Wed, 04 Mar 2026
KINGSTON, R.I.–March 4, 2026–Whether she’s resting her head on someone’s lap or simply cozying up on the couch, the University of Rhode Island’s new facility dog, Winsome, a.k.a. “Winnie,” provides students with much-needed therapeutic, emotional, and physical support. Winnie, a 2-year-old Goldador (or a Golden Retriever/Labrador cross) from the Oregon-based non-profit Dogs for Better Lives, […]
Tue, 03 Mar 2026
KINGSTON, R.I. – March 3, 2026 – University of Rhode Island student volunteers will participate in a day-long, dance marathon to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network and Hasbro Children’s Hospital on Saturday, March 7, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., in URI’s Memorial Union, 50 Lower College Road, on the Kingston Campus. RhodyTHON, one of […]
Thu, 26 Feb 2026
KINGSTON, R.I. – Feb. 26, 2026 – Inside Sandra Makielski’s classroom at Davisville Middle School in North Kingstown, students from the University of Rhode Island immersed themselves as a “Sensei” to the approximately 90 middle school students for the day. Helping the Davisville students write their names in Japanese, perfecting the Japanese dialect, and asking […]
Fri, 20 Feb 2026
KINGSTON, R.I. – Feb. 20, 2026 – The University of Rhode Island Cooperative Extension in partnership with Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 Environmental Management Fellows Program and to congratulate eleven exceptional students selected for the inaugural cohort. The Environmental Management Fellows Program builds on the […]
Thu, 12 Feb 2026
KINGSTON, R.I. – Feb. 12, 2026 – Music therapy students from University of Rhode Island students will fill the URI Fine Arts Center with music as they help raise awareness about mental health on Saturday, Feb. 21 as part of an event dedicated to mental health education and community engagement. The Mental Health Awareness Expo […]
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 […]
From Student Affairs
- Talent Development scholar and international studies major launches Model United Nations club at URI April 7, 2026 - In just its first semester as a Student Senate-recognized club, URI’s Model UN is preparing its second mini conference, offering students an opportunity to practice their diplomacy skills Kingston, R.I. – April 7, 2026 – When she returned to the University of Rhode Island after spending her junior year studying abroad in France, Aimee Baguma […]
- Under new leadership, URI’s 4x4x48 challenge returns for its sixth year April 7, 2026 - This year’s run is scheduled for April 17–19 with proceeds benefitting the Rhody Outpost Kingston, R.I. – April 7, 2026 – The 4x4x48 run for charity returns to the University of Rhode Island this month for its sixth year in Kingston under new leadership and a new beneficiary. Launched in 2020 by famed ultramarathon runner, […]
- 2026 Rainville Awards: Team Excellence Award Finalists April 3, 2026 - This year’s finalists are dedicated to improving the student experience at URI for those taking their first steps, facing challenges, or at times feeling overwhelmed Founded in 1989 in honor of A. Robert Rainville ’64, the University of Rhode Island’s A. Robert Rainville Student Leadership Awards, hosted by the Office of Student Involvement and the […]
- URI club sailing women’s makes history by qualifying for conference championships April 2, 2026 - This is the Rams’ first appearance at the NEISA Women’s Team Racing Championship and a major step for the program as it continues its success within a traditionally varsity-dominated landscape Kingston, R.I. – April 2, 2026 – The University of Rhode Island club sailing team’s investment in women’s team competition is starting to pay dividends. […]
- Women’s History Month: Jacqui Springer March 29, 2026 - After finding her sense of belonging as an undergrad, Springer now works to ensure all students can overcome personal challenges with confidence As part of Women’s History Month, we are profiling remarkable women within the Division of Student Affairs who contribute immensely to the fabric of our campus community and inspire others to push for […]
- Rhody Outpost graduate assistant uses platform to fuel passion for helping others March 27, 2026 - Matt Fontes, a student in URI’s accelerated bachelor’s to master’s program, has taken on a larger role this year with the basic needs food pantry, moving him closer to finding his career path beyond URI KINGSTON, R.I. – March 27, 2026 – As a graduate student pursuing his Master of Public Administration in the University of […]
- Third annual Interfaith Festival brings together diverse religions, spiritual traditions, and worldviews March 23, 2026 - Hosted by the URI Chaplains Association and URI Hillel, this year’s event features free food and refreshments from myriad cultures KINGSTON, R.I. – March 23, 2026 – A tradition that began three years ago continues Thursday as the University of Rhode Island Chaplains Association and URI Hillel host their third annual Interfaith Festival at the […]
- Women’s History Month: Taylor Rigatti-Menna March 23, 2026 - Whether in the Great Smoky Mountains or the Ocean State, Taylor Rigatti-Menna works to ensure that all students feel seen, valued, and set up for success As part of Women’s History Month, we are profiling remarkable women within the Division of Student Affairs who contribute immensely to the fabric of our campus community and inspire […]
- Women’s History Month: Allison Hall, LICSW March 14, 2026 - From being inspired to inspiring others, clinical counselor Allison Hall treasures each experience she has had, which has helped to make her the woman she is today As part of Women’s History Month, we are profiling remarkable women within the Division of Student Affairs who contribute immensely to the fabric of our campus community and […]
- Annual Safe Spring Break Beach Party adds self-defense workshop to this year’s lineup March 9, 2026 - Hosted by Campus Recreation and Innovate Karate, the hour-long workshop is free to all students and teaches important techniques for those traveling during break KINGSTON, R.I. – March 9, 2026 – With spring break on the horizon and the University of Rhode Island promoting its annual sendoff for students at the Memorial Union, the timing […]
- Women’s History Month Spotlight: Leetal Young March 7, 2026 - From biological family to found family, graduate assistant Leetal Young credits the influential women in her life for helping her become the woman she is today As part of Women’s History Month, we are profiling remarkable women within the Division of Student Affairs who contribute immensely to the fabric of our campus community and inspire […]
- URI men’s club hockey qualifies for nationals for first time in more than a decade March 5, 2026 - Fresh off a 26-win season, the Rams head to St. Louis as the No. 22 seed to battle Calvin University on March 12 in the opening round of the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division I National Championships KINGSTON, R.I. – March 5, 2026 – The University of Rhode Island men’s club hockey team is heading […]
- Campus Recreation’s Inside Out Week sheds important light on eating disorders February 19, 2026 - From Feb. 23 to March 1, departments align during National Eating Disorders Awareness Week to offer programming and valuable resources to students who may be struggling KINGSTON, R.I. – Feb. 19, 2026 – With National Eating Disorders Awareness Week on the horizon, the University of Rhode Island’s Campus Recreation and Health Services teams are launching programming […]
- 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 […]