URI Alumni

Cheer on @rhody_wbb at a local RI game watch this weekend! 🐏 Saturday, March 21, 2026 – 2:30 p.m. tip-off 🏀 Boon Street Market – Narragansett 🏀 Mews Tavern – Wakefield 🏀 Newport Craft Brewing – Newport 🏀 Varsity Luxury Sports Bar – Providence

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A meaningful act of generosity is supporting URI's basic needs pantry and the students who rely on it. 💙 Narragansett 2100 presented a generous donation to the Rhody Outpost food pantry on behalf of the alumnus-led nonprofit org. of local rental property owners. 📸 Mary Colman

taking this show on the road 🐏

Graduation season is right around the corner and we're excited to celebrate the @universityofri Class of 2026! 🎓 Take a moment to share some words of wisdom for the next generation of Rhody Rams! ➡️ test.rb.gy/6f0

Meet Anna Mercer, Ph.D. ’15 – 10 Under 10 honoree from @URIGSO! She leads cooperative research at NOAA’s Northeast Fisheries Science Center, advancing collaborative fisheries science. Favorite URI memory? Getting married on URI’s Alton Jones campus!

# 11! Off to Louisville! CONGRATS TEAM @rhody_wbb! 🏀💃

Congratulations to URI alum Melissa Lipa, named Rhode Island’s 2026 School Counselor of the Year! Lipa, a counselor at Mount Pleasant High School in Providence, was recognized for her dedication to supporting students and helping them plan for the future. uri.edu/news/2026/03/u…

It's game day! @RhodyMBB! 🔥🏀

Meet Anthony Colonna ’17, M.B.A. ’19, 10 Under 10 honoree from @URIBusiness! Two-time grad of @universityofri and senior buyer & planner at Abbott Laboratories. He gives back to the URI community as a young alum leader. Favorite URI memory? Meeting his future wife senior year!

Welcome to Rhody! 💙

URI is bringing the Ruckus to Centreville Bank Stadium! Great to represent Rhody at the @RhodeIslandFC Season Kickoff Luncheon. Thank you to the Northern RI Chamber of Commerce for hosting and for bringing together coaches from @RhodyFootball, @rhodywsoc, and @rhodymsoc!

Meet Lincoln Dark ’21, M.E.S.M. ’22, a 10 Under 10 honoree from @uricels! Two-time grad of @universityofri and now serving Providence. From bird banding to two AmeriCorps terms, he gives back to his community. Favorite memory: Eddy Hall—four best friends, four single rooms!

URI has appointed Pat Lyons as its next vice president and director of athletics. A Rhode Island native with 25+ years of Division I leadership experience, Lyons will lead @GoRhodyRams into their next chapter. Press conference on Mar. 11 at 11 a.m. ➡️ uri.edu/news/2026/03/u…

What a win for your new @A10WBB CONFERENCE CHAMPS! For the first time in three decades, @rhody_wbb will play in the @NCAA Tournament! Congrats to the players, coaches, support staff, & community on an incredible win! Fans and friends from near & far celebrated all weekend long!

Kingston bound ➡️🎉🏀

MISSION COMPLETE! ✅ 🏆 @rhody_wbb @GoRhodyRams #A10WBB #A10FIFTY

Through 3⃣ @rhody_wbb 39 @MasonWBB 34

INTRODUCING… YOUR CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM! 🏀🔥 @rhody_wbb #GoRhody

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