KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 24 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:

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URI prepares to welcome 17,000 new and returning students to its campuses

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KINGSTON, R.I. - Aug. 24, 2026 - The University of Rhode Island is set to welcome thousands of new and returning students for the start of the 2026-27 academic year. Fall semester classes begin at the state's flagship public research university on Sept. 9.