The University of Rhode Island has ascended to the highest level of research universities in the United States by earning R1 designation in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The recognition reflects URI’s broad impact and evolution into a world-class hub for research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and public scholarship. Members of the URI community joined University leaders, Gov. Dan McKee and state lawmakers, including Sen. Alana DiMario, and Reps. Kathy Fogarty, Carol McEntee, and Teresa Tanzi for a campus celebration on Feb. 13, 2025.
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- 57:10URI + TU Braunschweig 30 Year CelebrationThe University of Rhode Island and Technische Universität Braunschweig in Germany celebrate 30 years of strategic partnership and collaboration.
- 7:08Steven Feinberg, Honorary Degree Recipient
- 5:32Colby Constantine, College of Engineering student speaker
- 4:59Sarina Thapar, College of Pharmacy student speaker
- 3:49Klara Nelander, College of Business student speaker
- 4:53Joceline Rodrigues, College of Environment and Life Sciences student speaker
