University of Rhode Island police made two arrests, gave out a trespassing order and investigated five reports of suspicious activity. On Sunday, Oct. 19, police arrested 31-year-old Q V Perry on charges related to an outstanding warrant after responding to a report of a suspicious person on Lower College Road. Perry was transported to the…
The University of Rhode Island student senate was interrupted by four students proposing a parking lot on the quad, before discussing a bylaw amendment and recognizing the Student Alumni Association. Four students claiming to represent Sen. Keegan Zoleno briefly presented a slideshow arguing for the quad to be changed into a parking lot. The students…
The University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees approved a 20-year comprehensive campus plan on Sept. 26, involving upgrades across university housing, classrooms and athletic facilities. Envisioning a modern Kingston Campus built around greenery, one major aspect of the plan is “campus decarbonization,” a process eliminating greenhouse gas emissions from university operations. The process was…
The Trump Administration implemented a $100,000 application fee on Sept. 19 for an H-1B visa, potentially endangering international student’s post-graduation plans and extending the wait for job searches in the United States. The University of Rhode Island’s Office of Global Initiatives has been in direct communication with URI H-1B visa holders and continues to provide…
University of Rhode Island’s Robert L. Carothers Library transitioned to an online booking system for study rooms on Oct. 5, prioritizing convenience for students. Study rooms are available to book up to 24 hours in advance, according to head of access services Brian Gallagher. Students can book throughout the day or view availability of study…
The University of Rhode Island is moving forward with a total renovation of the Graduate Village Apartments starting May 2026, estimated to affect roughly 400-500 students and causing them to relocate, according to the Housing and Residential Life website. The apartment renovations are a part of URI’s major overhaul of student housing across campus, according…
The University of Rhode Island has maintained its Wall Street Journal ranking as the No. 1 Public University in New England for the second consecutive year. In the WSJ’s 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings, URI advanced by eight spots in terms of universities overall in the United States. The WSJ ranking culminates the…
This week, University of Rhode Island police assisted with a reported break-in, responded to eight medical emergencies and addressed four reports of suspicious activity. Police responded to a breaking and entering report at the Ryan Center on Friday, Oct. 10. This is an active investigation. Police responded to two medical emergencies on Monday, Oct. 6….
The University of Rhode Island student senate passed an amendment to their bylaws, limiting the application window for each semester, and recognized three new student organizations. The amendment places a limit on the student organization recognition period. Student organizations must begin their application process by the six-week mark, according to Sen. Andrew D’Aiello. The amendment…
The student senate Student Organization Committee plans to release an initiative, tentatively called Rhody Club Connect, to be a hub of information for new clubs. Rhody Club Connect will be a resource for the over 120 senate-recognized organizations on the University of Rhode Island’s campus, according to Student Organizations Chair Jacob Milner. Milner plans for…