From Rhody Today
Wed, 16 Sep 2026
KINGSTON, R.I. – Sept. 16, 2026 – The University of Rhode Island will host its 18th annual Be 5K Walk/Run for Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention on Saturday, Oct. 17, on URI’s Kingston Campus. The race, which is open to the public, will benefit URI’s Heather Fund, which supports services and outreach programs focused […]
Wed, 16 Sep 2026
KINGSTON, R.I. – Sept. 16, 2026 – Three years ago Lucas Johnson founded a nonprofit organization to provide unhoused individuals with an immediate need for nourishment and a more lasting need of having a sense of purpose. Johnson’s organization, Sandwich Party Sunday, makes and distributes peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. What distinguishes the program from […]
Tue, 15 Sep 2026
KINGSTON, R.I. – Sept. 15, 2026 – University of Rhode Island geosciences students get to welcome an event that hasn’t happened at URI since before they were born—and the larger public is also welcome to join and be a student of geology for a day (or two). Hosted by URI this year, the annual New […]
Mon, 14 Sep 2026
KINGSTON, R.I. – Sept. 14, 2026 – The University of Rhode Island is celebrating Constitution Day on Wednesday, Sept. 16, giving students the chance to explore topics surrounding the United States’ founding document and engage with the larger Rhode Island community prior to national Constitution Day. A Volunteer & Community Engagement Fair will be held […]
Tue, 08 Sep 2026
KINGSTON, R.I. – Sept. 8, 2026 – As her family helped move her belongings from Queens, New York, into her residence hall at the University of Rhode Island, the reality of Chloe Breen’s new home away from home began to sink in, making the moment feel surreal for her. That’s a typical feeling for many […]
Fri, 28 Aug 2026
KINGSTON, R.I. – Aug. 28, 2026 – The University of Rhode Island’s annual Free Farmers Market for students opens Thursday, Sept. 10, kicking off another season of fresh, free produce harvested from URI farms. The market takes place every Thursday on the Quad from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and outside of Mackal-Tootell (near the […]
Mon, 24 Aug 2026
KINGSTON, R.I. – Aug. 24, 2026 – The University of Rhode Island is set to welcome thousands of new and returning students for the start of the 2026-27 academic year. Fall semester classes begin at the state’s flagship public research university on Sept. 9. Student move-in days begin Friday, Sept. 4, and run through Tuesday, […]
Tue, 16 Jun 2026
KINGSTON, R.I. – June 16, 2026 – A pair of University of Rhode Island Japanese program students will have an experience of a lifetime this summer when they travel to Japan to mentor university students there and build connections in the Far East. Juniors Ashly Martinez Rodriguez and Sydney Sneeden were both accepted into the […]
Thu, 04 Jun 2026
KINGSTON, R.I.–June 4, 2026–Representatives from the Donald P. and Elaine M. Hayden Foundation and the University of Rhode Island met to review the successful completion of year two of the $750,000 Hayden Student Success Scholarship. The Hayden Foundation gift, made in the fall of 2024, is being distributed evenly over three years to provide emergency […]
Thu, 04 Jun 2026
KINGSTON, R.I. – June 4, 2026 – Three University of Rhode Island Chinese Language Flagship Program students will study in Taiwan next academic year as recipients of the prestigious David L. Boren Scholarship. This year’s awardees, Hannah White, of Sharon, Massachusetts; Meadow Sherlock, of Narragansett; and Phoebe Nichols, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, are now among 55 […]
Wed, 27 May 2026
KINGSTON, R.I. – May 27, 2026 – The University of Rhode Island’s fourth annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month luncheon celebrated diverse communities found at URI and their partnerships. The annual program brings speakers to URI each spring to talk about their own educational journeys and how those intersect with heritage. Sociologist Vivian […]
Thu, 21 May 2026
KINGSTON, R.I. – May 22, 2026 – It’s not just digitally enhancing a hidden New England colonial-era endangered landmark that has Deleonya Brown excited about being a University of Rhode Island College of Arts and Sciences fellow. She wants to learn more about herself, both personally and professionally. That opportunity will come as the result […]
Mon, 27 Apr 2026
KINGSTON, R.I. – April 27, 2026 – The University of Rhode Island will mark the end of the semester Tuesday, April 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with the president’s annual campus-wide celebration on the University Quadrangle. The event is designed to be welcoming, engaging, and reflective of the interests of the entire URI […]
Mon, 20 Apr 2026
KINGSTON, R.I. – April 20, 2026 – There’s something about the A. Robert Rainville Student Leadership Awards that brings out the best in the University of Rhode Island community – and the spring weather, too. “A colleague of mine mentioned that it seems like the sun shines for the first time every year on the […]
Thu, 16 Apr 2026
KINGSTON, R.I. — April 16, 2026 — The University of Rhode Island’s Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program (INP) and George and Anne Ryan Institute for Neuroscience highlighted student research in a variety of neuroscience specialties at the fourth annual URI Neuroscience Symposium on April 13 in Avedisian Hall, home of the URI College of Pharmacy. Dozens of […]
Wed, 15 Apr 2026
KINGSTON, R.I. – April 15, 2026 –Eight students from the University of Rhode Island’s Society of Women Engineers were recently welcomed by the team at Cranston’s Electro Standards Laboratories for an unconventional field trip. The visit enabled the group of engineering students to get a behind-the-scenes look and step directly onto the floor of a […]
Tue, 14 Apr 2026
KINGSTON, R.I. – April 14, 2026 – Vivian Shaw, an assistant professor of sociology at Loyola University Maryland, will deliver this year’s keynote address at the University of Rhode Island’s fourth annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Luncheon on Thursday, April 30, 12-2 p.m., in the Memorial Union Ballroom on the Kingston campus. Shaw’s […]
Wed, 08 Apr 2026
KINGSTON, R.I. – April 8, 2026 – Tim White, an award-winning investigative journalist for Providence’s WPRI-TV (CBS 12) who has exposed corruption and fraud within the region throughout his career, will deliver the University of Rhode Island’s 2026 Taricani Lecture on First Amendment Rights on Tuesday, April 21, at 5:30 p.m. at the Robert J. […]
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 […]
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 […]
From Student Affairs
- Rams After Dark puts a new twist on late-night programming at the Memorial Union September 18, 2026 - From glow-in-the-dark mini golf to movie night, students now have an outlet for after-hours entertainment on campus Kingston, R.I. – September 16, 2026 – University of Rhode Island students looking for late-night food and fun on campus now have a new spot to find both. Starting next Thursday, Sept. 24, the Office of Student Involvement is […]
- URI’s collegiate recovery program aims big for 2026–27 as it celebrates its one-year anniversary September 10, 2026 - With an additional year of grant funding, Rams Together for Wellness & Recovery sets its sights on expanding its community impact Kingston, R.I. – September 10, 2026 – The University of Rhode Island’s collegiate recovery program – Rams Together for Recovery & Wellness – celebrates its one-year anniversary this semester backed by an additional year […]
- Sweet treats, international flavors, and comfort food classics highlight revamped menu items at URI’s dining halls April 17, 2026 - Chefs Mark Bennison and Benjamin Blodgett arrived last spring and added their own unique twists to Dining’s daily offerings Kingston, R.I. – April 17, 2026 – From the honey habanero shrimp fajitas and beef bulgogi to the rocky road brownies, the University of Rhode Island’s Dining Services cooked up some exciting menu items this year […]
- 2026 Rainville Awards: Maureen McDermott Student Leadership Award Finalists April 12, 2026 - This year’s finalists aim to improve the places that helped them grow and build their leadership to give back 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 Center for Student Leadership Development, are […]
- 2026 Rainville Awards: Robert L. Carothers Servant Leadership Award Finalists April 10, 2026 - This year’s finalists leadership styles are dedicated to serving others first while representing the tenets of the Servant Leadership Model 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 Center for Student Leadership Development, […]
- 2026 Rainville Awards: Student Employee Excellence Award Finalists April 8, 2026 - This year’s finalists are dedicated to creating a welcoming environment where all can thrive, regardless of experience, while valuing individuality 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 Center for Student Leadership Development, […]
- 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 […]