University of Rhode Island professors worry about possible ripple effects after a Texas A&M University professor was fired for promoting “gender ideology.” Melissa McCoul, an English professor at Texas A&M, was one of two employees removed from their positions after a video from inside McCoul’s classroom went viral, pressuring university administrators to intervene. The video,…
The University of Rhode Island is asking for too much from the town to house students, Narragansett Town Planning Committee members said in a meeting on Tuesday. Despite contributing nothing to the town financially, URI expects Narragansett to absorb the ever-growing off-campus student population, Board Chairman Mark Brady said during a planned discussion about affordable…
Mold remediation efforts for the Robert L. Carothers Library have been resolved, yet concerns still linger about whether lost academic journals and works will be able to be replaced. Mold discoveries from 2024 ultimately resolved last semester at the University of Rhode Island, with the help of DAI General Contracting, safety and risk management and…
A fire in the Robert L. Carothers Library on June 27 at 1:40 a.m. damaged the lower level and caused its closure for the fall semester. Damage affected two study rooms, two classrooms, the IT services office and the surrounding area’s flooring, ceiling and wallboard, according to David Palazzetti, senior director of facilities operations. Scopes…
University of Rhode Island President Marc Parlange celebrated the university’s endeavors from the past academic year during his 2025 State of the University address on Friday. “More students than ever before from across the country and around the world are saying ‘I want to be a part of URI,’” Parlange said. Parlange delivered his speech…
The University of Rhode Island Student Senate was visited by President Marc Parlange and Narragansett Town Council member Jason Colonies, and discussed plans for the university’s future. Parlange spoke with the council about a variety of campus happenings, including upcoming events and lectures. Parlange is also a member of a state senate committee, formed in…
University police made four arrests, two concerning fake identification, and assisted with a series of medical emergencies. On Sept. 15, police arrested a 19-year-old man for possession of false identification. On Friday, police arrested an 18-year-old man for possession of false identification and underage possession of alcohol. On Sept. 16, police arrested a 20-year-old man…
The kickoff of O-Week 2025 welcomed more than 3,800 students into their new home at the University of Rhode Island through activities like beach trips, dances and karaoke. With many events planned, Coordinator of Major Events Michael Nolfe and Coordinator of Organization Advising and Systems Management Lucas DeWitt from the Office of Student Involvement said…
The University of Rhode Island will unveil a track facility giving athletic teams the ability to host competitions for the first time since 1981. The power tools and loud construction working away at the new facility will give way to a new addition to URI. The nine-lane track complex will give university athletics the ability…
A University of Rhode Island biomedical research program for disadvantaged undergraduates was reinstated after a Massachusetts judge ruled National Institutes of Health grant terminations illegal – a Supreme Court case now threatens the funding again. On Aug. 21, the U.S. Supreme Court voted 5-4 against Massachusetts Federal Judge William Young’s previous ruling on June 16,…