This spring, the University of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management will be teaming up to reopen the W. Alton Jones Campus. The renovations and reopening of the campus will focus on increasing public access, recreation and opportunities for the new environmental education degree program, according to a press release that…
The Blizzard of 2026 left thousands in the University of Rhode Island community without power and heat, buried under multiple feet of snow. On Sunday, Feb. 22, Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee declared a state of emergency for a blizzard that was forecasted to drop 10 to 20 inches of snow, according to USA Today….
Support has been growing at the University of Rhode Island for Sen. Linda L. Ujifusa and Rep. Jennifer Boylan’s proposed Rhode Island Climate Superfund Act, which would relieve Rhode Island taxpayers of paying for climate cleanup caused by fossil fuels. Surfrider Foundation is a national organization dedicated to protecting our oceans and coastlines from pollution…
As Rhode Island experiences a critical shortage of caregivers for seniors and adults with disabilities, some health professionals are calling for innovative solutions that higher education may play a key role in. The senior population is growing nationwide, causing an increase in demand for senior care. Adults aged 65 and above increased from 12% to…
Rhode Island-based Heritage Restaurant Group announced it would be acquiring iconic Wakefield restaurant The Mews Tavern, marking a new chapter in the establishment’s 79-year-history on Feb. 2. Known for its interior charm, comfort food and large selection of craft beers, The Mews Tavern has long been a community staple for residents of South County. Founded…
A special commission of the Rhode Island State Senate unanimously voted to recommend opening a medical school at the University of Rhode Island on Jan. 27. The recommendation followed a report created by the commission. Co-led by URI President Marc Parlange and Sen. Pamela J. Lauria, it was formed in 2024 to evaluate the potential…
University of Rhode Island students gathered in front of the Robert L. Carothers Library on Friday to protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s actions in Minneapolis, Minnesota, organized by the Young Democratic Socialists of America. YDSA members spoke about the impact ICE has on the United States, such as the shootings of Renee Good, Alex…
The University of Rhode Island named 17 out of 357 schools across the United States in a ranking for “Best Schools For Veterans 2025” by the Wall Street Journal. The rank showcases the strength of university support for veteran students, according to Bob Flynn, director of the Military Veteran Education Center. MAVE is the focal…
University of Rhode Island Campus Police and Public Safety addressed safety concerns in the event of an active shooter. After a mass shooter killed two students at Brown University in Providence on Dec. 13, 2025, many URI community members had campus security questions, according to Police Chief Paul Ricci and Public Safety Director Samuel Adams….
A lawsuit concerning an incident of video voyeurism is the latest in a long line of reports of sexual violence at the University of Rhode Island stretching back at least 30 years. In February 1995, The Good 5 Cent Cigar reported on an incident involving a man breaking into female residence hall bathrooms. The Cigar…