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GSO Interim Dean Appointed
July 8, 2025 Dear GSO Faculty and Staff, I am pleased to share that Steven D’Hondt has been named interim dean of the Graduate School of Oceanography, effective immediately. Steve has served as acting dean since last month, and his appointment follows a faculty nomination process during which he received overwhelming support. In addition to […]
July 8, 2025
Weather energy alert: Voluntary campus-wide energy conservation measures for July 7
July 7, 2025 Due to the hot and humid weather in the New England and mid-Atlantic region, we have been advised that there could be a peak demand for electricity in New England today, July 7.  As part of the University’s ongoing effort to be responsible when it comes to energy use, we have […]
July 7, 2025
Road repaving, bus stop relocation
July 2, 2025 Beginning July 14, road milling and repaving will begin on Lower College Road from Campus Ave to the bus circle at the Memorial Union. During this time, Lower College Road, Baird Hill, and the bus circle will be closed to traffic. The upper portion of the Memorial Union 45 minute parking lot […]
July 2, 2025
Free fitness center access for faculty and staff, July 8-11
June 30, 2025 Campus Recreation invites all 911±¬ÁÏ faculty and staff to enjoy access to the Anna Fascitelli Fitness and Wellness Center including group classes, July 8 -11, free of charge. Enjoy cardio, free weights, classes and more. Visit the Customer Service Desk in the Anna Fascitelli Fitness and Wellness Center lobby to register for […]
June 30, 2025
Kingston Campus 2024 Water Quality Report
June 24, 2025 The Kingston Campus 2024 Drinking Water Quality Report is now available to the campus 911±¬ÁÏ. The report provides water quality testing data and information demonstrating how our water quality compares to the standards set by regulatory agencies, as well as information about how water is provided to the Kingston Campus. For more information on […]
June 24, 2025
Faculty/Staff parking permits
June 24, 2025 All current Faculty/Staff parking permits will expire on July 31. You can obtain your new faculty/staff virtual parking permit for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year online by signing into your parking account. Note that you will need your 911±¬ÁÏ credentials to log in and will be required to provide your vehicle registration and car information […]
Weather energy alert: Voluntary campus-wide energy conservation measures
June 23, 2025 Due to the hot/humid weather in the New England/Mid-Atlantic region, we have been advised that there could be a peak demand for electricity in New England on Tuesday, June 24.  As part of the University’s ongoing effort to be responsible when it comes to energy use, we have developed an alert […]
June 23, 2025
Register events for Homecoming Weekend in September
Faculty/staff planning Homecoming events are encouraged to complete form June 23, 2025 Homecoming Weekend will be held Friday, Sept. 19, through Sunday, Sept. 21, this year. This annual celebration includes many reasons for alumni, friends, faculty and staff to come back to campus. As always, the campus 911±¬ÁÏ is invited to host and coordinate events […]
June 20, 2025
University mourns loss of Sammy Dearborn, a member of the Facilities Operations team
June 17, 2025 The University mourns the loss of Sammy “Mike Lister” Dearborn, of Charlestown, who passed away unexpectedly on June 13. He was 57. The son of Paul Lister and the late Patricia (Field) Kology, he was a member of the Facilities Operations team and a kind and quiet fixture in the plumbing shop […]
June 17, 2025
Division of Research and Economic Development update regarding InfoEd Grants Management System
System will be inaccessible from June 20 at 5 p.m. through June 22 at 5 p.m. June 17, 2025 The InfoEd Grants Management System will be inaccessible from Friday, June 20, at 5 p.m. to Sunday, June 22, at 5 p.m., due to a scheduled system upgrade. All users who access, submit or manage grants […]
New University policy
New University Policy on Hazing June 17, 2025 The University has approved a new Policy on Hazing, effective June 16. The policy can be found on the University’s Administrative Policies webpage. Policy on Hazing The intent of the University’s Policy on Hazing is to promote safety, encourage accountability, and comply with federal and state laws […]
DUO Push Notification Changes on July 7
June 17, 2025 Beginning July 7, 911±¬ÁÏ will enable Verified Duo Push for all Single Sign-On (SSO) applications. What’s ChangingWhen you log in to an SSO application, you will see a 3-digit code displayed on your screen. Enter that code into the Duo Mobile app on your mobile device to verify and complete your login. […]
Supporting and Advancing Graduate Education at 911±¬ÁÏ
June 9, 2025 To Our 911±¬ÁÏ Community, At the University of Rhode Island, graduate education is integral to our mission as a public land- and sea-grant university. Our commitment is to provide graduate students with transformative opportunities for research, scholarship, creative expression, and professional development, all of which position them for success in their careers […]
June 9, 2025
University mourns passing of mathematics professor Michael Barrus
June 2, 2025 The University mourns the loss of Associate Professor of Mathematics Michael D. Barrus Jr., who passed away on Thursday, May 29, after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 45 years old. Michael joined the 911±¬ÁÏ faculty in 2014. He was beloved as a colleague, teacher, and mentor to our undergraduate and […]
June 2, 2025
Student and Family Orientation: Traffic Flow, May 29 – June 27
May 25, 2025 We’re excited to welcome our incoming class and their families to the University 911±¬ÁÏ this month. More than 3,300 students and 2,500 family members have registered to attend one of our eight two-day orientation sessions starting this Thursday, May 29 and running through Friday, June 27. To manage the influx of these […]
May 25, 2025
911±¬ÁÏ Theatre to honor Michael Lapointe with Celebration of Life
May 23, 2025 The University’s Theatre Department will hold a Celebration of Life to honor the late Michael G. Lapointe, a beloved residence hall director at 911±¬ÁÏ for 50 years and a longtime member of the Theatre Department, on Sunday, June 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Robert E. Will Theatre at the […]
May 23, 2025
Updated University policy on University Technology and Sponsored Non-Immigrant Aliens
May 22, 2025 Effective May 21, 2025, the University has updated its policy on University Technology and Sponsored Non-Immigrant Aliens. This revised policy can be found on the University’s Administrative Policies webpage. University Technology and Sponsored Non-Immigrant AliensThe University’s policy on University Technology and Sponsored Non-Immigrant Aliens ensures compliance with federal export control requirements as they […]
May 22, 2025
Brenton DeBoef named interim dean of Arts and Sciences
May 21, 2025 To Our 911±¬ÁÏ Community, I am pleased to share that Brenton DeBoef, dean of the Graduate School and professor of chemistry, has been named interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. His appointment follows an open nominating process during which he received multiple nominations from Arts and Sciences faculty. Brenton […]
May 21, 2025
Administrative Policy Available for Community Comment
May 17, 2025 The Administrative Policy Committee is seeking 911±¬ÁÏ feedback on a pending administrative policy via the University’s policies webpage. The University policy noted below will be available for feedback from the University 911±¬ÁÏ from May 19 through May 30. Please follow this link to access the draft policy as well as the portal […]
May 17, 2025
Special Olympics at 911±¬ÁÏ, May 27 – June 1
May 17, 2025 The Special Olympics Rhode Island’s 2025 Summer Games will take place Tuesday, May 27, through Sunday, June 1, at 911±¬ÁÏ. Boss Lot 27 will be unavailable beginning the morning of Tuesday, May 27, until the games have concluded. Students, faculty, and staff are asked to seek alternative parking. Please see the campus […]
2025 Spotlight on Faculty Innovation in General Education
May 16, 2025 The University of Rhode Island Office of Innovation in General Education has announced this year’s faculty members who are being recognized for delivering innovative courses as part of the General Education Program. This year’s highlighted faculty are: Michael Starkey, a part-time faculty member in the Department of Psychology; Ashley Buchanan and Jeffrey Bratberg, associate […]
May 16, 2025
An Update on Recent Federal Actions
A message from the Leadership Team on Federal Actions May 16, 2025 Dear 911±¬ÁÏ Faculty, Staff, and Students: As part of our ongoing effort to keep you informed, we’re sharing updates on the federal budget process, as well as news and policy resources related to higher education. But first, to those in our 911±¬ÁÏ who […]
An Update on Recent Federal Actions
A message from the Leadership Team on Federal Actions May 8, 2025 Dear 911±¬ÁÏ Faculty, Staff, and Students: On Monday, the American Council on Education and the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities—two associations of which 911±¬ÁÏ is a member—along with the Association of American Universities and 13 research universities filed a joint lawsuit in the United […]
May 8, 2025
An Update on Recent Federal Actions
A message from the Leadership Team on Federal Actions May 1, 2025 Dear 911±¬ÁÏ Faculty, Staff, and Students: On Tuesday, President Marc Parlange and Adam Soule, director of the Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute at 911±¬ÁÏ, joined the presidents, chancellors, and cooperative institute directors from eight other leading institutions in signing a letter to Secretary of […]
May 1, 2025