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\n URI\u2019s End of Semester Celebration set for April 28<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Mon, 27 Apr 2026<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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KINGSTON, R.I. \u2013 April 27, 2026 \u2013 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\u2019s 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 […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n 38th Rainville Awards honor the best in student leadership<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Mon, 20 Apr 2026<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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KINGSTON, R.I. \u2013 April 20, 2026 \u2013 There\u2019s something about the A. Robert Rainville Student Leadership Awards that brings out the best in the University of Rhode Island community \u2013 and the spring weather, too. \u201cA colleague of mine mentioned that it seems like the sun shines for the first time every year on the […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Fourth annual URI Neuroscience Symposium highlights dynamic student research<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Thu, 16 Apr 2026<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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KINGSTON, R.I. \u2014 April 16, 2026 \u2014 The University of Rhode Island\u2019s 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 […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n URI\u2019s Society of Women Engineers get a firsthand look at tech development and manufacturing<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Wed, 15 Apr 2026<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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KINGSTON, R.I. \u2013 April 15, 2026 \u2013Eight students from the University of Rhode Island\u2019s Society of Women Engineers were recently welcomed by the team at Cranston\u2019s 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 […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Sociologist Vivian Shaw to deliver keynote address at this year\u2019s Asian American and Pacific Islander Luncheon<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Tue, 14 Apr 2026<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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KINGSTON, R.I. \u2013 April 14, 2026 \u2013 Vivian Shaw, an assistant professor of sociology at Loyola University Maryland, will deliver this year\u2019s keynote address at the University of Rhode Island\u2019s 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\u2019s […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n WPRI investigative reporter Tim White to present URI\u2019s annual Taricani Lecture<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Wed, 08 Apr 2026<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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KINGSTON, R.I. \u2013 April 8, 2026 \u2013 Tim White, an award-winning investigative journalist for Providence\u2019s WPRI-TV (CBS 12) who has exposed corruption and fraud within the region throughout his career, will deliver the University of Rhode Island\u2019s 2026 Taricani Lecture on First Amendment Rights on Tuesday, April 21, at 5:30 p.m. at the Robert J. […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n URI hosts Out of the Darkness Walk on April 18 to raise mental health awareness<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Tue, 07 Apr 2026<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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KINGSTON, R.I. \u2013 April 7, 2026 \u2013 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 […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Teaching forward: College of Education seniors prepare to navigate their journey from classroom to career<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Thu, 12 Mar 2026<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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KINGSTON, R.I. \u2013 March 12, 2026 \u2013 All good teachers know that \u201crecess\u201d is an important part of any student\u2019s 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\u2019s spring break. URI senior student teachers, now known in Rhode […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Registration open for March 24 Sustainability Summit<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Wed, 11 Mar 2026<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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KINGSTON, R.I. \u2013 March 11, 2026 \u2013 The University of Rhode Island\u2019s Engineers for a Sustainable World and the Office of Sustainability will hold URI\u2019s 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 […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Many paths, one purpose: 15th annual Graduate Student Conference at URI March 27-28<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Wed, 11 Mar 2026<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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KINGSTON, R.I. \u2013 March 11, 2026 \u2013 The University of Rhode Island\u2019s 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\u2019s DeChristofaro Center for Biotechnology and Life Sciences, 120 Flagg Road, on the Kingston Campus. The annual conference, known as […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Meet Winnie: The URI Counseling Center\u2019s new facility dog<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Wed, 04 Mar 2026<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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KINGSTON, R.I.\u2013March 4, 2026\u2013Whether she\u2019s resting her head on someone\u2019s lap or simply cozying up on the couch, the University of Rhode Island\u2019s new facility dog, Winsome, a.k.a. \u201cWinnie,\u201d 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, […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n URI hosts annual RhodyTHON dance marathon Saturday, March 7<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Tue, 03 Mar 2026<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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KINGSTON, R.I. \u2013 March 3, 2026 \u2013 University of Rhode Island student volunteers will participate in a day-long, dance marathon to benefit the Children\u2019s Miracle Network and Hasbro Children\u2019s Hospital on Saturday, March 7, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., in URI\u2019s Memorial Union, 50 Lower College Road, on the Kingston Campus. RhodyTHON, one of […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n URI Japanese program students share Japanese wisdom, camaraderie during Davisville Middle School visit<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Thu, 26 Feb 2026<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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KINGSTON, R.I. \u2013 Feb. 26, 2026 \u2013 Inside Sandra Makielski\u2019s classroom at Davisville Middle School in North Kingstown, students from the University of Rhode Island immersed themselves as a \u201cSensei\u201d 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 […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Next-gen environmental leaders<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Fri, 20 Feb 2026<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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KINGSTON, R.I. \u2013 Feb. 20, 2026 \u2013 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 […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n URI Music Therapy Club to hold annual Mental Health Awareness Expo and Concert on Feb. 21<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Thu, 12 Feb 2026<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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KINGSTON, R.I. \u2013 Feb. 12, 2026 \u2013 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 […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Valentine\u2019s special: URI Couple & Family Therapy Clinic offers free relationship check-ups for student couples<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Tue, 03 Feb 2026<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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KINGSTON, R.I. \u2014 Feb. 9, 2026 \u2014 Student couples at the University of Rhode Island are invited to participate in a free relationship assessment at the University\u2019s Couple and Family Therapy Clinic just in time for Valentine\u2019s Day and all the romantic expectations it brings. The first 20 couples to register this month will receive […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Home sweet home: URI, Gilbane break ground on new on-campus student housing\u00a0<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Wed, 28 Jan 2026<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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KINGSTON, R.I. \u2013 Jan. 28, 2026 \u2013 Heather Le understands fully how on-campus housing at the University of Rhode Island plays a major role in the students\u2019 social and academic development at the University. Le\u2014a senior marketing major at URI from Warwick\u2014told state and University leaders attending the Jan. 28 groundbreaking ceremony for the University\u2019s […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Pre-Med Club offers medical emergency training sessions for URI community<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Thu, 22 Jan 2026<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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KINGSTON, R.I. \u2013 Jan. 22, 2026 \u2013 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 […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n URI named among best universities in U.S. for military veterans<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Tue, 02 Dec 2025<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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KINGSTON, R.I. \u2013 Dec. 2, 2025 \u2013 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\u2019 2025 Best for Vets: Colleges rankings. The University was ranked No. 17 overall out of 357 total higher-education institutions listed by […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n High school students experience URI College of Pharmacy during Exploration Day<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Tue, 25 Nov 2025<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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KINGSTON, R.I. \u2014 Nov. 25, 2025 \u2014 High school students with an interest in science visited the University of Rhode Island\u2019s College of Pharmacy on Nov. 21 to experience the classrooms, gardens, and labs of the college\u2019s Avedisian Hall, giving them a look at science in action, and demonstrating the diverse career opportunities available in […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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From Student Affairs<\/h2>\n\n\n