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Apr 2, 2026: Understanding Chinese Medicine, Understanding Ourselves: What Lies Beyond the Needles at PHMC 170
Join us for a unique talk and hands-on workshop exploring how Chinese medicine is not just treatment, but a whole way of understanding the body, health, and well-being 🌿 📅 April 2 | PHMC 170 🕞 Lecture: 3:30–4:20 PM 🕟 Workshop: 4:30–5:30 PM Try it yourself: 👀 Pulse and tongue reading 🪡 Acupuncture demo 💆 Gua sha and cupping 🥣 Food as medicine 👩‍⚕️ With Dr. Pen-Pen Chen 🎟️ Workshop requires registration. Scan the QR code on flyer or click https://bit.ly/acupunctureuri to save your spot Open to students and the public 💛 Don’t miss this chance to experience Chinese medicine in a whole new way View on site | Email this event
Apr 2, 2026: 2026 Tri-State SARE Project Webinar Series
The Tri-State SARE project (funded through Northeast SARE and USDA) is a collaboration among the Universities of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. For over 14 years, this project has helped farmers and the professionals who work with them learn more about raising healthy animals and the development & sustainable use of pasture. Registration is now open for our 2026 Tri-State SARE Project webinar series, focusing on livestock carcass performance: February 18: Animal Physiology’s Role in Carcass Performance March 10: Forage Composition and Quality for Optimal Carcass Performance April 2: Nutritional Impacts on Carcass Performance and Meat Quality April 14: Online Discussion Group The webinars are open to both service providers and farmers and while attendees will get the most out of the series if they attend all three webinars, it is not a requirement. There is no fee to attend the webinars. Learn more and register by visiting: https://livestock.extension.uconn.edu/sare/ View on site | Email this event
Apr 2, 2026: Experienced Part-time Faculty Panel Discussions
Curious to learn from your PT faculty peers? Join us virtually for a panel discussion with experienced PT faculty who will share tips for successfully teaching at URI. You’ll also have an opportunity to ask your own questions during a Q&A. Repeat participants are welcome! Dates: March 5th and April 2nd Time: 3/5 from 3:30pm – 4:30pm; 4/2 from 11:00am - 12:00pm Location: Zoom Registration & More information View on site | Email this event
Apr 2, 2026: Study Abroad/Away Info 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 questions Make sure to register by clicking the event website below. View on site | Email this event
Apr 2, 2026: 2026 Inclusive Excellence Awards Dinner and Celebration at URI Memorial Union
The Office of the President and the Office of Community, Equity and Diversity are looking forward to recognizing and honoring undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the University who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to advancing inclusion, equity, and belonging at URI through community leadership, academic excellence, and service. Awards will be presented to seven community members in various categories. Learn more about the awards and the event. Registration is required. Please respond by Friday, March 20. For questions, please call 401.874.7077. View on site | Email this event

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URI hosts over 100 middle school students for underwater robotics competition
KINGSTON, R.I. – April 1, 2026 – Robots built by middle school students from across Rhode Island descended the depths of the University of Rhode Island’s Tootell Aquatic Center on Wednesday as URI hosted the General Dynamics Electric Boat Rhode Island Competition. More than 30 different teams each containing 2 to 3 students each competed […]
Sights and sounds from URI Day at the State House
KINGSTON, R.I.—April 1, 2026—Keaney Blue was on full display at the Rhode Island capitol last week, as dozens of state leaders and hundreds of University of Rhode Island students, faculty, and staff celebrated the University’s success and impact during URI Day at the State House in Providence. Enjoy some of the celebration’s sights and sounds.
Rhode to Regenerative effort welcomes community support, involvement for second annual conference
KINGSTON, R.I. – April 1, 2026 – Local businesses and organizations are invited to connect with the University of Rhode Island’s Department of Natural Resources Science and Why Regenerative to learn about ways to support or participate in the University’s second annual Rhode to Regenerative conference. This year’s conference will be held on Wednesday, May […]
Wild, captive, to wild: Working to help save New England’s only native rabbit
KINGSTON, R.I. – March 31, 2026 – The elusive native New England cottontail rabbit is the subject of lore and literature. But over the last century, their numbers declined precipitously in our region due to development, landscape change, and the introduction of an invasive rabbit. Now researchers at the University of Rhode Island are using […]
Media Advisory: URI to host middle school robotics competition
KINGSTON, R.I. – March. 30, 2026 – On Wednesday, April 1, robots built by middle school students will be descending the depths of Tootell pool at the University of Rhode Island, as URI hosts over 100 students, making up more than 30 teams for the General Dynamics Electric Boat Rhode Island Competition. The event, held […]