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University of Rhode Island
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The University of Rhode Island (URI) is the main public research university in the U.S. State of Rhode Island. It was established in 1892 as Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. The name was changed to Rhode Island State College around 1909, and officially to University of Rhode Island during 1951. URI is in Kingston, Rhode Island.
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Former names | Rhode Island College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts (1892–1909) Rhode Island State College (1909–1951) |
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Motto | Think Big. We Do. |
Type | Flagship Public Land Grant Sea Grant |
Established | May 19, 1892 (1892-05-19) |
Endowment | $145.6 million (2017)[1] |
President | David M. Dooley |
Provost | Donald H. DeHayes |
Students | 18,072 (Fall 2017)[2] |
Undergraduates | 15,092 (Fall 2017)[2] |
Postgraduates | 3,033 (Fall 2017)[2] |
Location | , Rhode Island , U.S. |
Campus | Rural, 1,254 acres (5.07 km2) |
Colors | Keaney Blue, White & Navy Blue |
Nickname | Rams |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I Atlantic 10 Conference Colonial Athletic Association (football) |
Mascot | Rhody the Ram |
Website | www |
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