University of Rhode Island facts for kids
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Former names
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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 |
| Endowment | $145.6 million (2017) |
| President | David M. Dooley |
| Provost | Donald H. DeHayes |
| Students | 18,072 (Fall 2017) |
| Undergraduates | 15,092 (Fall 2017) |
| Postgraduates | 3,033 (Fall 2017) |
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Rhode Island
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U.S.
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| Campus | Rural, 1,254 acres (5.07 km2) |
| Colors | Keaney Blue, White & Navy Blue |
| Nickname | Rams |
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Sporting affiliations
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NCAA Division I Atlantic 10 Conference Colonial Athletic Association (football) |
| Mascot | Rhody the Ram |
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The University of Rhode Island (URI) is a big public university in Rhode Island, USA. It's known for its research. This university was started in 1892. Back then, it was called the Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts.
Later, its name changed a few times. Around 1909, it became Rhode Island State College. Finally, in 1951, it officially got its current name: the University of Rhode Island. URI is located in a town called Kingston, Rhode Island.
History of URI
The University of Rhode Island began in 1888. It was first planned as an agricultural school for Rhode Island. In 1892, it officially opened its doors. It was named the Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts.
The first group of students finished their studies just two years later. There were 17 students in that first graduating class.
Campus Life and Sports
URI has a large campus that covers about 1,254 acres. It is located in a rural area. The university has many students, with over 18,000 attending in Fall 2017. Most of these are undergraduate students.
The sports teams at URI are called the Rams. Their mascot is Rhody the Ram. They play in NCAA Division I sports. The Rams compete in the Atlantic 10 Conference for most sports. Their football team plays in the Colonial Athletic Association.
Images for kids
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Quadrangle on an early September evening at University of Rhode Island.
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Rams Basketball at Ryan Center
See also
In Spanish: Universidad de Rhode Island para niños
