URI Alumni

09/30/2026

Nominate an outstanding young URI alum for the 10 Under 10 Awards!

The 10 Under 10 Awards recognize young leaders who have graduated in the last 10 years and are making an impact through outstanding professional achievement and dedication to the University of Rhode Island community.

Alumni who embody URI’s core values of:

🎓 Creativity and scholarship

🤝 Diversity, fairness, and respect

🌊 Engaged learning and civic involvement

💡 Intellectual and ethical leadership

Help us celebrate the next generation of URI leaders. Submit a nomination today: https://ow.ly/iBkZ50ZTgFM

09/28/2026

Celebrate Homecoming and enter for a chance to win an exclusive URI alumni prize pack!

This year, Homecoming is more than a weekend. It’s a season of celebrating Rhody, wherever you are.

How to enter:
📸 Upload your photos: https://ow.ly/4PMA50ZRzoe
🎟️ 1 entry per person
⏰ weeks only

*No purchase or donation is necessary to enter or win.

09/25/2026

Generations of memories. One family story. 💙

Kick off Family Weekend by joining fellow alumni and students for the URI Legacy Dinner! A special celebration recognizing alumni families and students who have a parent, guardian, grandparent, or sibling who is a graduate of URI.

Enjoy an evening with President Marc Parlange, University leadership, and fellow alumni families, culminating in a special legacy pinning ceremony recognizing students who are proudly carrying on the URI tradition.

📅 October 23
📍 Robert J. Higgins Welcome Center
🔗 https://ow.ly/mu9q50ZRvyL

Photo: URI Photo

09/24/2026

What would you do to help a Ram stay enrolled?

With over $1,000 raised, at least one URI student has already been helped. Together, we can ease financial burdens and keep students on the path to success.

Give if you can.
Share if you can't.
Every action makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/mtjf8fkn

09/23/2026

Adventure, savings, and plenty of RHODY pride are waiting!

As summer winds down and fall gets underway, there’s still plenty to explore across Rhode Island. Discover local favorites, make new memories, and connect with fellow URI alumni and friends along the way. From seasonal happenings to can’t-miss events, see what’s on the calendar for the weeks ahead:

October 4 ~ Pippin Apple Orchard discounted apple picking. 🍎

November 4 ~ Networking and appetizers during Rhody Rush Hour at Blackie's. 🚦

Bring the family, grab a friend (or two!), and find RHODY at an event near you: https://ow.ly/p8bA50YATNv

09/17/2026

40 years later and the cheers from the sidelines have only gotten louder!

Celebrate Rhody football this Homecoming season and cheer on the Rams during the annual Governor's Cup rivalry on October 3 at Centreville Bank Stadium.

📸 1986 URI Yearbook

09/15/2026

09/15/2026

Will you help rally for our Rams? 💙

As University of Rhode Island students return to campus, you have an opportunity to help them navigate unexpected financial challenges and start the semester with confidence.

Support RhodyNow: Scholarship Support today. No matter the size, your gift can help a student stay focused on their education and their future: https://www.givecampus.com/s/g17vkm

09/14/2026

What does it take to lead a century-old global company through disruption, transformation, and growth?

Join the URI Women's Leadership Council for a candid conversation with URI alumna Jaclyn Leibl-Cote '02, Collette's President and Chief Executive Officer. Enjoy a candid discussion on risk, resilience, innovation, and leadership from the brain behind one of the travel industry's most respected brands.

September 15 ~ 12 p.m.
https://ow.ly/a1Ho50ZNxZE

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years later, we remember.

Today, the University of Rhode Island honors all those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, including five members of the URI community. We remember their lives, the courage of first responders, and the countless acts of service and compassion in the face of tragedy.

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