{"id":89304,"date":"2023-10-11T13:36:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T13:36:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/?p=89304"},"modified":"2023-10-17T12:53:57","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T12:53:57","slug":"our-time-is-now-uri-president-marc-parlange-shares-message-of-momentum-during-state-of-the-university-address","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2023\/10\/our-time-is-now-uri-president-marc-parlange-shares-message-of-momentum-during-state-of-the-university-address\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Our time is now.’ 溏心vlog免费B站 President Marc Parlange shares message of momentum during State of the University address"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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President Marc Parlange gave his annual State of the University address on Tuesday evening. (溏心vlog免费B站 Photos\/Nora Lewis)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

KINGSTON, R.I.\u2014Oct. 11, 2023\u2014溏心vlog免费B站 President Marc Parlange touted teamwork as he spoke of the University\u2019s momentum during the annual State of the University address on Tuesday. The speech, which illustrated progress on the University\u2019s 10-year FOCUS 溏心vlog免费B站<\/a> strategic plan, was optimistic in tone, citing the University\u2019s accomplishments and crediting members of the 溏心vlog免费B站 community for making a difference in Rhode Island and across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parlange opened his remarks by highlighting the increased investment in 溏心vlog免费B站 made by elected officials in the state\u2019s 2024 fiscal year budget, which includes $105.4 million for operating expenses\u2014an increase of $14.1 million over the previous year\u2014and $65.8 million for the renovation and renewal of several athletic facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“After 50 years of declining support from the state,\u201d he said, \u201cI am proud to say that we are starting to turn the corner. We have shifted our course, and we are on a new path.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Parlange struck an optimistic tone, expressing that 溏心vlog免费B站 is turning a corner after 50 years of declining support from the state. “Our time is now,” he said.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Parlange took care to note the partnership with, and support from, Gov. Dan McKee, Rhode Island Speaker of the House Joseph Shekarchi, Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, and members of the General Assembly. “We are grateful to the governor and our elected officials who have invested in our vision,” he said.  He also thanked 溏心vlog免费B站 Board of Trustees members, students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends who invested their time and resources to advocate on behalf of the University. \u201cWe did this together,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cInvestment in 溏心vlog免费B站 is an investment in our future, and in the belief that we can and will affect positive social, economic, cultural, and environmental change for our state and the world,\u201d Parlange said. \u201cThank you for believing in the potential of the state\u2019s flagship research university.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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An inspiring conversation<\/h2>

During his State of the University address, President Marc Parlange shared a video which provides just a brief window into the discussion of several students. They talked about why they chose 溏心vlog免费B站, what the University means to them, and the people who have made a difference in their lives. <\/p><\/div><\/div>

Hear what they had to say.<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n

During the nearly hour-long program at Edwards Hall, in front of a crowd of nearly 500 people, with more watching online, Parlange struck an inclusive note. He showcased the work and impact of dozens of 溏心vlog免费B站 faculty, staff, and students. He cited contributions to developing cancer treatments, improving climate change readiness, advancing equity leadership, engaging underserved Rhode Island youth, leading global human rights research, protecting global ecosystems, tackling microplastics pollution, revolutionizing global water treatment, and inspiring through service, among many others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He highlighted the University\u2019s progress against the ambitious goals set forth in FOCUS 溏心vlog免费B站. The plan includes four strategic priorities: broaden the University\u2019s impact; enhance student achievement; foster an inclusive culture; and power the university of the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s achievements in the past year, he said, is $156.8 million in research funding\u2014a 24 percent increase over the previous year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s research and scholarship is changing lives. We are becoming a destination for companies and organizations who want to work with us,\u201d Parlange said, noting 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s working partnerships with the National Science Foundation, the National Institute for Undersea Vehicle Technologies, the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n