Cybersecurity Awareness: Recognizing and Reporting Phishing
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Week 1 Oct. 2, 2023 Welcome to week one of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This week, we will be focusing on recognizing and reporting phishing. Phishing is a social engineering technique where hackers use fake emails to lure you into handing over your personal information or installing malware on your device. Phishing is […]
September 29, 2023
Resources and information regarding a potential federal government shutdown
Sept. 29, 2023 Dear URI faculty, staff, and students: The 乐播传媒 is carefully monitoring the likelihood of a federal government shutdown and its potential impact on campus and research activities. The University receives significant federal funds for research, land- and-sea grant programs, and student financial aid. A short-term government shutdown will have […]
Important Student Parking Information
Sept. 28, 2023 Dear Students, With the fall semester well underway, we wanted to share a few important reminders and resources regarding parking on or near campus. Please note that parking at the Kingston train station is not permitted for any purpose other than train or bike-path travel. A valid parking permit is required to […]
September 28, 2023
University鈥檚 annual crime, fire safety report available October 1
Sept. 28, 2023 The 乐播传媒 Annual Security, Crime Statistics and Fire Safety Report鈥攌nown as the Clery Report鈥攚ill be available to all members of the community on Sunday, Oct. 1. The report contains useful information about how the University works in partnership to educate all members of the community to be safe in […]
Parking restrictions for Family Weekend
Sept. 25, 2023 With Family Weekend this Friday, Sept. 29, and Saturday, Sept. 30, some parking changes are necessary to accommodate guests for weekend events. All changes concern Plains Road Lot 25. There will be no parking in the southeast corner of Lot 25 from 10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, through 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30. […]
September 25, 2023
URI Off-Campus and Commuter Housing Fair
Sept. 25, 2023 With the return of students to campus this fall comes the start of the new leasing season for next year. On Thursday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Memorial Union Ballroom, the Dean of Students Office and its Office of Commuter Affairs is hosting and Off-Campus and Commuter […]
ROTC training scheduled Sept. 27
Sept. 25, 2023 On聽Wednesday, Sept. 27, URI Army Reserve Officers鈥� Training Corps (ROTC) cadets will conduct training in the North Woods area of the聽Kingston Campus. This includes the area of the recreational field north of the Flagg Road parking lot, Lot 20. The training will begin around 2 p.m. and continue until 5 p.m. Training […]
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
It’s easy to stay safe online! Sept. 25, 2023 The 乐播传媒 in conjunction with a national campaign is once again marking October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This is your chance to sharpen your cybersecurity skills, learn ways to avoid security threats and take steps to reduce your cybersecurity risk! URI鈥檚 Information Technology […]
September 22, 2023
University mourns loss of Professor Elizabeth 鈥淏illie鈥� Connors
Sept. 22, 2023 The 乐播传媒 is saddened to learn of the Aug. 31 passing of Elizabeth 鈥淏illie鈥� Connors. Professor Connors began her time at the University as director of the URI Speech and Hearing Center in 1986, was named a clinical assistant professor in 1998, and retired from both roles in 2022. […]
Need funding for your independent project?
Sept. 15, 2023 Undergraduate research and creative innovations are happening all over URI. The Office of Undergraduate Research and Innovation at URI provides grant support to students for their undergraduate research, creative and artistic projects. Apply now through Oct. 23 for funds to participate in original research or creative or artistic projects of your own […]
September 15, 2023
New Academic Affairs AI Task Force
Sept. 14, 2023 Dear URI Faculty and Staff Members, Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly evolving technology, with emerging and cascading impacts on every sector, including higher education. The 乐播传媒 supports responsible use and experimentation with AI tools, but acknowledges the myriad of considerations ranging from security and data privacy, to […]
September 14, 2023
Flu clinics open to the URI community
Sept. 13, 2023 The University will be hosting a series of flu clinics for the URI community beginning Wednesday, Sept. 27, and running throughout the fall. Flu shots are free; however, advance registration is required. Once registered, students and/or employees should bring their health insurance ID card to their appointment. Please see the directions below […]
September 13, 2023
Storm Advisory
HURRICANE LEE — Update 1 Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023; 4 p.m. The 乐播传媒 is closely monitoring Hurricane Lee, which currently is located approximately 1,000 miles south of Rhode Island. Keeping the University community safe and informed are top priorities as we continue to track the progress of this storm. At this time, […]
September 12, 2023
Honorary degree nominations due Oct. 1
Sept. 12, 2023 Each year, the Honorary Degree Committee seeks names of individuals who have distinguished themselves through important contributions to the University, the state of Rhode Island, or the nation鈥攊ndividuals who deserve to be honored by the University and who will bring honor to the University by accepting a URI honory degree. You are […]
ROTC training scheduled Sept. 13
Sept. 11, 2023 On聽Wednesday, Sept. 13, URI Army Reserve Officers鈥� Training Corps (ROTC) cadets will conduct training in the North Woods area of the Kingston Campus. This includes the area of the recreational field north of the Flagg Road parking lot, Lot 20. The training will begin around 2 p.m. and continue until 5 p.m. […]
September 11, 2023
Division of Research and Economic Development update regarding upgrade to InfoEd Grants Management System
System will be inaccessible from Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. through Sept. 10 at 11 p.m. EST Sept. 7, 2023 The InfoEd Grants Management System will be inaccessible from Friday, Sept. 8, at 6 p.m. to Sunday, Sept. 10, at 11 p.m. This will impact proposal submissions during this downtime. InfoEd will perform a pre-planned […]
September 7, 2023
Welcome new and returning commuter students!
Sept. 5, 2023 Transportation and Parking (TAP) would like to welcome returning and new commuter students coming to campus. The fall 2023 semester enforcement officially begins Tuesday, Sept 5. Each semester brings changes when it comes to campus parking. TAP has been hard at work implementing new programs and upgrades to make parking as smooth […]
September 5, 2023
Therapeutic Horticulture Group
Sept. 5, 2023 Over the course of five weeks during the fall semester, the URI Counseling Center together with the URI College of Pharmacy will host a new group on campus devoted to therapeutic horticulture. Join us as we explore the healing power of nature through mindfulness activities, gardening, and the creation of a healing […]
Water quality information
Sept. 5, 2023 Important information about your drinking water In June 2022, the State of Rhode Island approved legislation setting a new interim drinking water standard related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Rhode Island is among the first states in the nation to implement a PFAS standard. Historically, PFAS levels in well water at […]
University saddened by loss of Professor Emerita Nancy Potter
Aug. 30, 2023 The University is saddened to learn of the passing of Professor Emerita Nancy Potter. She died peacefully at home on Thursday, August 24. She was 97. Nancy was a professor of English at URI for 42 years. The West Kingston resident retired in 1989 after a career teaching modern American and British […]
August 30, 2023
Public Safety, Transportation and Parking announce improvements to gate access technology on Kingston Campus
Aug. 30, 2023 To promote safety and efficiency on campus, the Department of Public Safety and its Transportation and Parking unit recently completed an initiative to upgrade and replace all the gate access devices on campus. The installation phase of the project began in October 2022. The new card readers offer multiple access options, including […]
University to conduct test of its emergency notification systems Aug. 24
Aug. 23, 2023 The University will conduct a test of its emergency notification systems, including RAVE Emergency Alert and blue light phones, on Thursday, Aug. 24, at 8 a.m. Registered campus community members will receive notifications through URI’s official Emergency Alert system. You are automatically registered for this service as a URI community member, but please […]
August 23, 2023
Lithium-ion battery safety tips
August 18, 2023 In preparation for students returning to campus, the Department of Public Safety Office of Fire and Life Safety reminds you of some lithium battery and e-bike & scooter battery safety tips. Lithium-ion batteries supply power to many kinds of devices including smartphones, laptops, e-scooters and e-bikes, e-cigarettes, smoke alarms, toys, and even […]
August 18, 2023
Warning: Email phishing campaign targeting URI
Aug. 15, 2023 The University has identified an email phishing campaign targeting URI email recipients. The email asks the recipient to set up a two-factor authentication. The email looks like an official URI email with the University logo at the top of the message. The email prompts recipients to set up a two-factor (2FA) authentication […]
August 15, 2023