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Scenes of diversity from The University of Rhode Island

Diversity at URI

The University of Rhode Island believes deeply in the value of celebrating differences.  From its very beginning under Roger Williams, Rhode Islanders were different: independent in thought and action and tolerant of the beliefs of others.  As a state, we are “a lively experiment”!

Today, the University carries on that tradition with investments of time and energy toward creating a multicultural community of students, faculty and staff.  We believe that quality and diversity are two sides of the same gold coin.  Each year we reach out in more imaginative ways to help provide diverse populations with opportunities to be a part of our teaching, research and outreach work.  And we want to do more.  I invite you to be a part of this exciting, multicultural community called URI!

 

Robert L. Carothers

President

Our Values

We are Student-Centered, and we value:

  • Creativity and Scholarship
  • Diversity, Fairness, and Respect
  • Engaged Learning and Civic Involvement
  • Intellectual and Ethical Leadership