University of Rhode Island Quick Facts

-- THE UNIVERSITY --
Name: University of Rhode Island
Location: Kingston, R.I. 02881
Switchboard Phone: 401.874.1000
Website: (Non-Athletics) www.uri.edu
Enrollment: 14,264
Founded: 1892
President: Dr. Robert L. Carothers (since 1991)
Alma Mater, Yr.: Edinboro (Pa.) University, 1963

-- THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM --
Affiliation: NCAA Div. I (Div. I-AA for football)
Conference: Atlantic 10 Conference
Nickname: Rams
Colors: Keaney Blue, Dark Blue and White
Varsity Teams: 10 men's, 12 women's
Website: www.GoRhody.com
Athletic Dept. Phone: 401.874.5245

-- SPORTS COMMUNICATIONS --
Office Phone: 401.874.2409
Office Fax: 401.874.5354
Address:
University of Rhode Island
Athletic Media Relations Office
Three Keaney Road, Suite One
Kingston, RI 02881
Asst. Athletic Director - Sports Communications: Mike Laprey
Office Phone: 401.874.2401
Email: mlaprey@mail.uri.edu
Coordinator of Sports Communications: Tim Volkmann
Office Phone: 401.874.2409
Email: tvolk@uri.edu
Asst. Coordinator of Sports Communications: Jodi Pontbriand
Office Phone: 401.874.5356
Email: jpontbriand@uri.edu