Want to check out our amazing facilities? Come by for a meal and take a tour! We will be showing off all our new and exciting spaces, including our lounge, our wellness room, and our brand new Community Care Closet! Stopping by is a perfect way to spend an afternoon between classes. We hope to see you!Visit URInvolved for complete event details.

To: URI Research Community From: Bethany D. Jenkins, Vice President for Research and Economic Development Lauren Burgess, Executive Director, Legislative and Government Relations SUBJ: Forum on Federal Impacts to Research, 12-1, Sept 8, 2025Dear URI Research Community, We welcome you back to campus for a new academic year! Lauren Burgess, URI’s Executive Director of Legislative and Government Relations and I will be co-hosting a forum to update our community regarding recent federal developments impacting research. The forum will take place on Monday, September 8, 2025 from 12:00PM- 1:00PM in Edwards Auditorium. President Parlange and Provost Wolfe will open the forum.The University of Rhode Island is committed to supporting our community, and to our vital mission as a land- and sea-grant public research university and our foundational values. The University has been actively assessing and tracking the potential impacts of recent executive actions and other federal developments. This forum will serve to update our community on events this summer and what to expect in the federal budget process in the months ahead.Despite cuts to federal funding, URI’s resilient and hardworking research community continues to win an impressive number of extramural awards. At the close of FY25 in June,$143M in awards came to URI, very close to our all-time high of $146.6M in FY24. To date in FY 26, URI has received $32.3 M in awards.The work our research community is doing in solving societal challenges, enhancing daily life, and driving discovery and innovation is celebrated. The University remains a strong and active advocate for research.We look forward to seeing faculty, staff, and students at the September 8th information session.

There are many benefits to studying abroad or away. This is your first step to learn about the benefits and explore international and national study away opportunities! Once you attend this session you can begin meeting one-on-one with an education abroad advisor and filling out your application for a study away program.The session will explain the different types of study abroad/study away programs offered at URI, their basic financial structures, and a review of helpful tips to navigate our website to gain even more important information. You will also be able to ask questionsMake sure to register by clicking the event website below.

Enjoy ice cream, take a tour of the center, meet our staff, and learn about the programs, events, and opportunities we have planned for the year.Visit URInvolved for complete event details.

Enjoy ice cream, take a tour of the center, meet our staff, and learn about the programs, events, and opportunities we have planned for the year.Visit URInvolved for complete event details.

Are you interested in learning about coral reef conservation in Bonaire? Join this info session which will discuss all of the details related to the January course studying in Bonaire.