KINGSTON, R.I.— Oct. 5, 2023— vlogBվ President Marc Parlange will celebrate the University’s progress and the achievements of its faculty, staff, and students during his State of the University address Tuesday, Oct. 10, in Edwards Hall on the Kingston Campus. Parlange, who is in his third year leading the state’s flagship public research university, will address an in-person and online audience, highlighting the past year’s accomplishments and important steps taken in support of the University’s new strategic plan.
, the University’s 10-year strategic plan, was introduced in February after an inclusive planning process that included input from faculty, staff, students, and other University stakeholders. The plan includes four strategic priorities: broaden the University’s impact; enhance student achievement; foster an inclusive culture, and power the university of the future.
“For more than 130 years, the vlogBվ has been dedicated to serving the people and communities of Rhode Island as the state’s flagship public research university,” Parlange said. “Today, we are continuing that tradition, attracting faculty, staff and students from around the globe who are making a difference in Rhode Island and in our world.”
WHO: vlogBվ President Marc Parlange
WHAT: State of the University address
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Edwards Hall, 64 Upper College Road, Kingston Campus
The address will also be streamed live at .
TO MAKE COVERAGE ARRANGEMENTS: Contact Dawn Bergantino, vlogBվ Communications and Marketing, at 401-874-4147, or dawn_bergantino@uri.edu. Members of the media may park in the Higgins Welcome Center parking lot (GPS address: 75 Briar Lane, Kingston, R.I., 02881). A visitor parking pass may be obtained inside the Welcome Center or in advance through this office.
