The University of Rhode Island will honor the senior members of its football team on Saturday, Nov. 11, at Meade Stadium. Among them will be Kasim Hill, the team's starting quarterback.A Washington, D.C., native who was named the city's Gatorade Player of the Year following his high school senior season, Hill transferred to URI after stops at the University of Maryland and the University of Tennessee. He has played in 34 games at URI, entering this weekend's home finale, leading the Rams to 21 victories.In this exclusive interview, football head coach Jim Flemming talks about Hill's competitive nature and ability to inspire his teammates, and Hill opens up about the support of the URI community; the remarkable bond he shares with his sister, Kaylah, who has Down syndrome; and the gratitude he holds for his teammates and coaches.
More from URI YouTube
- 2:39URI Theatre Presents "Marie Antoinette"
- 45:51State of The University AddressPresident Marc B. Parlange invites you to attend the annualSTATE OF THE UNIVERSITY ADDRESSTuesday, October 10, 2023 at 3:30 p.m.Edwards Hall University of Rhode Island 64 Upper College Road, Kingston, Rhode IslandA reception will immediately follow the ceremony at the Alumni Center, 73 Upper College Road, Kingston, Rhode Island
- 1:39:262023 Sea Services SymposiumPreserve, Protect, and Defend our Oceans Explore career paths in government and industry as well as educational opportunities here at URI!We hope you will join us this fall for the University of Rhode Island's inaugural Sea Services Symposium. Representatives from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will be on hand to familiarize you with sea service missions, career paths, and benefits. The symposium will also showcase opportunities available through URI maritime-related degree programs and industries in the Blue Economy that closely relate to URI's programs and the sea services.
- 1:54URI Shark Camp 2023
- 1:01:582023 Alan Shawn Feinstein College of Education and Professional Studies CeremonyWe look forward to celebrating the Class of 2023 throughout the weekend of May 19–21, 2023, on the Kingston Campus.This year, the traditional Main Commencement ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 20, at 10 a.m. on the Quad. President Marc Parlange will preside over the ceremony, which features the conferral of undergraduate and honorary degrees, Commencement speakers, and ceremonial traditions. The Graduate School ceremony and the University’s eight colleges will also hold individual ceremonies throughout the weekend where participating graduates will have their names announced, cross the stage, and have professional photos taken.
- 1:08:162023 College of Business CeremonyWe look forward to celebrating the Class of 2023 throughout the weekend of May 19–21, 2023, on the Kingston Campus.This year, the traditional Main Commencement ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 20, at 10 a.m. on the Quad. President Marc Parlange will preside over the ceremony, which features the conferral of undergraduate and honorary degrees, Commencement speakers, and ceremonial traditions. The Graduate School ceremony and the University’s eight colleges will also hold individual ceremonies throughout the weekend where participating graduates will have their names announced, cross the stage, and have professional photos taken.
