University Of Rhode Island Alum Named Rhode Island Teacher Of The Year

The Rhode Island Department of Education selected Coventry High School math teacher Michael Cook for the honor.

Underwater Ribbon-Cutting Ushers In New URI Ocean Robotics Laboratory

The event marked a milestone for the Narragansett Bay Campus.

New RI Law Limits Fees On School Meals

The law limits transaction and processing fees for school meals.

New Rhode Island Law Requires Action Plan For Students With Seizure Disorders

The law requires the departments of Education and Health to issue guidance for the administration of seizure rescue medications

Eagle Scouts, Gold Award Recipients Now Get Automatic Admission To Rhode Island Public Colleges

The automatic admission was granted by law.

Corpse Flower Starts To Bloom At University Of Rhode Island

The immense corpse flower started to bloom — and stink — Wednesday.

2 Rhode Island Universities Ranked Among World’s Best By US News

The 2026-2027 edition of the Best Global Universities includes schools from more than 100 countries

University Rhode Island Prof Appears On 'Daily Show' To Answer Tick Questions

Professor Thomas Mather answered "neurotic 'Daily Show' staff questions about ticks" posed by host Michael Kosta.

URI Food Recovery Program Accepting Applications

The six-week cooperative extension program aims to feed the local community and fight food waste.

University Of Rhode Island To Train Pharmacists, Techs To Give Vaccines

The university will offer two training programs this summer.

Rhode Island House Passes Bill Requiring Action Plan For Students With Seizure Disorders

The measure now moves to the state Senate.

URI Grad Student Studying Effect Of Wind Farms On Jonah Crabs

Jonah crabs are becoming increasingly important to the local fishing industry, the University of Rhode Island graduate student said.

University Of Rhode Island Medical Researchers Awarded $350K In Seed Funding

The funding is for promising medical breakthroughs.

New Data Shows How RI Reading, Math Scores Compare Nationally

Annual national math and reading assessments evaluate the foundational skills viewed as critical for future success.

URI Professor's Study Uses 'Augmented Reality' To Help Amputees Use Prosthetics

The augmented reality game was designed to motivate amputees to undertake prosthesis training.

These Are RI's Best Graduate Schools, U.S. News Says In New Ranking

The rankings evaluate programs in a variety of disciplines.

Newport, Middletown Educator Honored With Rhode Island Foundation’s 2026 Black History Month Award

The award was presented at the Foundation’s annual Black History Month celebration.

More Than $4M In Scholarships Available Through Rhode Island Foundation

The first major application deadline is April 13.

University Of Rhode Island Prof Participates In Methadone Study

The study determined two models could become profitable and improve access to lifesaving treatment

Rhode Island Honors Civic Education Teachers of the Year

Amarís García of Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts and Kathryn Jones of Narragansett High School were recognized.

School Choice Tax Credit Is Waiting — As Long As Rhode Island Opts In

States must soon decide whether to participate in the first major federal program funding private schools

UK Delegation Visits University Of Rhode Island

URI hosted the delegation to building onblue economy collaboration to create jobs and protect marine environments.

2 Rhode Island Universities Among Best In World, New List Says

The ranking was designed to help students understand where they’re most likely to get degrees that help them achieve extraordinary success.

University Of Rhode Island Breaks Ground For 2 Residence Halls

The two residence halls to be built on Flagg Road will add more than 1,100 student beds by 2028, according to the school.

Here Are The Top Online College Programs In RI

Colleges are expected to expand their online degree offerings.

'The Cigarette Surfboard’ Documentary To Make Rhode Island Premiere At URI

The documentary draws attention to the environmental hazard of cigarette butts on beaches.

Rhode Island Foundation Recommends Changes To State's School Funding System

The Rhode Island Foundation recommended four "core shifts."

URI Natural Resources Faculty Offers Screen-Free Suggestions

Mindful gift planning can build science literacy, according to the university.

University Of Rhode Island Graduate Awarded Fullbright Scholarship To Teach English In Uruguay

Amanda Queiroz will travel to Uruguay in March.

URI Professor Studies Suicide, Alcohol Use Disorder Connections

Using wearable alcohol sensor and smartphone surveys, professor Nicole Weiss aims to identify risk and intervention opportunities.

$750K In Grants To Promote Grade School Food Recycling

The plan is to add Plan is to add 11 Rhode Island towns.

URI Prof Leading Study Aimed At Helping Grocery Shoppers Make Healthier Choices

The study will provide feedback on the quality of grocery purchases.

University Of Rhode Island Professor Awarded Inaugural Taiwan Peace Fellowship

Marine affairs professor Yoshitaka Ota was selected as one of seven inaugural Taiwan Peace Fellows for 2025.

RI's Best Middle Schools Ranked In New Analysis

U.S. News researchers ranked Rhode Island's middle schools.

These Are The Top Elementary Schools In RI, U.S. News Says In New Ranking

U.S. News researchers based the 2026 ranking of the nation’s best public elementary schools on data from the U.S. Department of Education.

University Of Rhode Island Releases Results Of 2024 Snap Campus Survey

A new survey launched Wednesday.

Brown University Rejects Trump's Invite To Join Federal Compact

University President Christina H. Paxson said she was concerned the compact would restrict academic freedom.

2 Rhode Island College Nursing Programs Recognized By Money Magazine

Rhode Island College and the University of Rhode Island

These Are The Best School Districts In Rhode Island, New Ranking Says

Niche ranked Rhode Island's school districts.

Rhode Island Awards Blue Ribbon To 3 Schools

The three Rhode Island schools recognized today had been nominated for the national Blue Ribbon award earlier this year.