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GETTING STARTED: State Sen. Pamela J. Lauria, left, convenes the first meeting of a 21-member legislative commission examining the feasibility of creating a public medical school in Rhode Island. Lauria is co-chair with University of Rhode Island President Marc B. Parlange, second from left. PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

A CURE FOR THE ILLS? Not everybody is convinced R.I. would...

Cover Story 09/13/2024

(Editor's note: This is the first in a two-part series exploring issues surrounding the training of physicians in Rhode Island and its impact on...

RHODE ISLAND ENERGY President Greg Cornett, left, signs a renewable energy research partnership agreement alongside University of Rhode Island President Marc B. Parlange between the university and the energy company. / COURTESY UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

R.I. Energy, URI partner on renewable energy research initiatives

Education 06/03/2024

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – The University of Rhode Island and the largest energy supplier in the state are partnering to help move forward vital research...

THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND's largest-ever fundraising campaign has surpassed its $300 million goal. / COURTESY UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

URI’s largest-ever campaign surpasses $300M goal

Education 06/03/2024

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – The University of Rhode Island’s largest fundraising initiative in the history of the state’s only land-grant school has met its campaign...

Ørsted adds $5.5M in higher ed grants to R.I. offshore wind...

Economy 05/30/2024

PROVIDENCE – Ørsted A/S plans to award $5.5 million in grants to three higher education institutions in Rhode Island as part of its proposed...

MARC B. PARLANGE received a five-year contract extension to remain as the University of Rhode Island's president. / COURTESY UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

Parlange receives 5-year extension to remain as URI president

Economy 02/29/2024

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – Marc B. Parlange will remain leading the University of Rhode Island for the foreseeable future. The university announced Wednesday that its board...

THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND'S board of trustees approved Feb. 16 tuition and fees increases for next academic year. / COURTESY UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

URI board of trustees approves tuition, fee increases for next year

Economy 02/19/2024

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – Tuition bills for students at the University of Rhode Island will go up next academic year. The university’s board of trustees on...

THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND has received a $7 million gift from Cherubina “Ruby” DeChristofaro, wife of the late Joseph DeChristofaro to advance molecular and neuroscience research at the university. Also, URI's Center for Biotechnology and Life Sciences building, pictured, will be renamed in honor of the DeChristofaros and their seven-figure gift. / COURTESY UNIVERSITY OF RHODEI SLAND

URI receives $7M gift to advance neuroscience, molecular research

Education 02/14/2024

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – The University of Rhode Island has received a substantial gift from the family of a late alum and former insurance executive...

State’s highest-paid employees include URI hoops coaches, university president

Education 01/02/2024

PROVIDENCE – It pays to be working for the University of Rhode Island, the R.I. Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals and the R.I....

THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND has received a $247,895 charitable gift from the Schwab Charitable Fund to launch a new on-campus sustainability initiative. / COURTESY UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

URI receives $250K gift to support new on-campus sustainability initiative

Economic Activity 11/16/2023

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – The University of Rhode Island is launching a new on-campus sustainability initiative, and the university received some financial from the Schwab...