After winning its second regular-season Atlantic 10 title in four years, URI's women’s basketball team will play in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic 10 tournament on March 6 at the Henrico Sports Events Center in Virginia.
The URI Theatre Department’s production of the beloved Shakespearean comedy, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” will begin an eight-show run on Feb. 27 at the Will Theatre.
“I wanted to create a space that’s joyful, inclusive, and fun, a place where romance readers feel seen and celebrated,” says Erin Masse '09, who opened her bookstore in October 2025.
Kinesiology graduate Amanda Tassoni, a former URI hockey player, was selected by the International Ice Hockey Federation to officiate women's hockey events at the Winter Olympics.
On Jan. 28, the University will break ground on its newest student housing development, which will add more than 1,100 beds to URI's Kingston Campus. The first new residence hall is slated to open fall 2027.
The University of Rhode Island offers more than 100 undergraduate majors. We invite you to explore our programs, discover the possibilities, and build your vision of the future. You can do that here.
Welcome to the URI community. Make yourself at home. This is the place where you will forge lifelong friendships, learn more about yourself and the world, and build the foundation for the rest of your life.
When you choose an accelerated bachelor’s to master’s (ABM) program, you can earn two degrees in just five years while focusing on research, internships, scholarship opportunities, and real-world experience.
This fall, the University of Rhode Island was ranked the best public university in New England by The Wall Street Journal for the second year in a row. URI also was ranked No. 9 among public flagship universities nationwide.
On December 13, 2025, as President Parlange looked out to the 550 graduates at the Ryan Center, he saw a class of graduates shaped at the University of Rhode Island by perseverance, curiosity, and community.
The University of Rhode Island will celebrate the accomplishments 550 undergraduate and graduate students during its 2025 Fall Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 10 a.m., in the Ryan Center on the Kingston Campus.
The University of Rhode Island and the Naval Undersea Warfare Center-Division Newport (NUWC) have created a mutually beneficial ecosystem that boosts Rhode Island’s undersea blue economy.
URI is a welcoming place to learn and grow. Here you'll meet people from places you've never been, discover new worlds, make lifelong friends, learn from each other, and become a part of an exceptional community.
Whether you dream of playing Lady Macbeth on stage or imagine performing at the Newport Jazz Festival, URI encourages you to follow your passion, offering the majors and performance opportunities that can bring your vision to life.
Innovation is the word of the day, and every new discovery begins with an idea. Where to start? URI offers 100+ majors, minors, and a range of international degree programs. The choice is yours.
What are you curious about? URI offers 100+ majors, minors, and a range of international degree programs. The choice is yours. Learn more about our programs and bring your vision to life.
Aria Mia Loberti '20 visited the URI Child Development Centers to teach preschoolers about a guide dog's impressive skills and special relationship with their human, the subject of her book, I Am Ingrid.
URI Theatre Department premieres the season with a playful adaption of ‘Pride and Prejudice,' a bold, fresh retelling of the classic Austen tale. The production opens an eight-show run Oct. 17 in J Studio.
