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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 URI team publishes new book centering disability voices<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Fri, 03 Apr 2026<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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KINGSTON, R.I. \u2013 April 3, 2026 \u2013 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, \u201cDisability Life Stories: Unfiltered Voices on School, Family, Career, and Finding […]<\/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

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\n Learning ethics in a new, \u2018big\u2019 way<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Tue, 18 Nov 2025<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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KINGSTON, R.I. \u2013 Nov. 18, 2025 \u2013 Traditionally, ethical theory\u2014a systematic framework that provides rational bases for determining what is morally right and wrong\u2014has 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 […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n URI to celebrate International Education Week Nov. 17-21<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Wed, 12 Nov 2025<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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KINGSTON, R.I. \u2013 Nov. 12, 2025 \u2013 Global education lies at the core of the University of Rhode Island\u2019s 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 […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Rooted in tradition: University of Rhode Island honors veterans through celebratory event Nov. 10<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Tue, 04 Nov 2025<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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KINGSTON, R.I. \u2013 Nov. 4, 2025 \u2013 In honor of Veterans Day, the University of Rhode Island\u2019s 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. […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Aria Mia Loberti teaches URI preschool students impressive skills, special relationship of a guide dog<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Tue, 28 Oct 2025<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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KINGSTON, R.I. \u2014 Oct. 28, 2025 \u2014 How can your dog tell you what the letters on the buildings\u2019 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 \u201920 patiently fielded myriad questions from […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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