University of Rhode Island

The University of Rhode Island is a public research university whose mission is to provide leadership in the discovery and sharing of knowledge through teaching, research, and outreach. As a land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant institution, URI is committed to providing access to excellence in education and to advancing the understanding of our world and universe through world-class research. The University prepares students for meaningful careers and lives of engagement, equipping them to tackle the challenges of a rapidly changing, global society.