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URI to build new dormitories to boost on-campus housing by 1,100 beds – The Boston Globe
PROVIDENCE — Plans to build new dormitories that will provide more than 1,100 additional beds at the University of Rhode Island are moving forward after school officials selected a developer as part of what they described as a new, public-private partnership.
The school picked Providence-based Gilbane Development Company for the project on its Kingston Campus in South Kingstown, R.I., which, when complete, will house undergraduate and graduate students, URI said in a statement.
Construction is anticipated to begin in fall 2025, after a feasibility study is completed.
Gilbane was selected following a request-for-information and request-for-proposal process “that drew interest from several development companies,” school officials said.
Under the partnership, the university will lease land to the development and building company, which in turn will “plan, finance, design, construct, and operate the new residence halls,” school officials said.
“This public-private partnership offers many benefits to the University and our students,” Abby Benson, URI’s vice president for administration and finance, said in a statement.
“The partnership enables us to address the growing demand for on-campus housing expressed by URI students. It also enables us to develop new housing on an accelerated timeline while ensuring fiscal responsibility.”
The plan currently calls for several new residential buildings, outfitted with apartment-style suites, according to URI. Students are expected to move in starting in the 2027 fall semester.
The plan arrives as Rhode Island and New England face a housing crisis, with rents and sales prices driven up by a lack of inventory amid high demand.
The neighboring town of Narragansett has sought to prohibit more than three college students from living in any non-owner-occupied dwelling unit in town. The provision doesn’t specifically target URI students, but the university has a significant off-campus presence in Narragansett.
Increasing on-campus housing is part of URI’s 10-year strategic plan, or “Focus URI,” that was put in place last year.
When the latest project is completed, URI will have added more than 2,000 on-campus beds since 2012, school officials said. Most recently, the school opened the 500-bed Brookside Hall in 2020 and Hillside Hall, which houses more than 400 beds, in 2012, they said.
URI has more than 14,000 undergraduates and more than 2,000 graduate students enrolled for the 2024-2025 school year.
“We know many of our students want to live on campus and value the many benefits of on-campus living, including convenient access to campus resources and amenities,” Ellen Reynolds, URI’s vice president for student affairs, said in a statement. “We are excited to move these plans forward and to offer additional and enhanced on-campus living opportunities for our students.”
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Good morning! Happy Thursday! Today will be pretty unsettled with the chance for showers and t’storms. Friday will still be damp with showers and drizzle, but the weekend still looks amazing!
The one good thing with the rain, for allergy sufferers at least, the pollen levels will be lower. In fact, both today and tomorrow, the tree pollen counts will be low locally. Do expect a spike in the pollen count for Saturday and Sunday with the dry weather.
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TODAY
Hour-by-hour forecast for today…
We’ll have some showers around during the morning commute today, but the greatest chance for showers and t’storms will be after 9AM and before 5PM.
Showers and thunderstorms could slow travel around mid-day. Rain could fall heavily at times.
A line of showers and t’storms will be sweeping across the area through the afternoon as a slow-moving weather systems moves through the region.
Highs today will be in the upper 50s to lower 60s with southeast to east winds of 5-15mph.
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TONIGHT
Showers are still possible this evening; although they won’t be as numerous.
TOMORROW
That low center will be nearby Friday morning, and we’ll be stuck with a damp, cool windflow. Expect drizzle and showers in the morning and possibly some lingering showers in the afternoon.
Highs Friday will only be in the 50s. The average high this time of year is in the upper 60s.
LOOKING AHEAD
Then…there’s the weekend. Saturday looks amazing with lots of sunshine and dry weather. It’ll be warmer, too, with highs in the 70s.
-Meteorologist T.J. Del Santo
T.J. Del Santo (tdelsanto@wpri.com) is the weekday morning and noon meteorologist for 12 News. Connect with him on Facebook and Twitter and Instagram and Threads and BlueSky.
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The Rhode Island Department of Health issued an overdose spike alert for Johnston and North Providence.
Health officials said over the past week, five Johnston and North Providence residents received medical care for a drug overdose.
According to RIDOH, these municipalities have historically lower overdose rates than the statewide average.
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Residents can visit Prevent Overdose RI connect with community harm reduction organizations and find treatment.
The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 12, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from May 12 drawing
17-32-35-40-47, Mega Ball: 17
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Numbers numbers from May 12 drawing
Midday: 1-5-2-0
Evening: 1-6-0-3
Check Numbers payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Wild Money numbers from May 12 drawing
23-27-29-31-35, Extra: 12
Check Wild Money payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from May 12 drawing
19-21-35-38-53, Bonus: 01
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes less than $600 can be claimed at any Rhode Island Lottery Retailer. Prizes of $600 and above must be claimed at Lottery Headquarters, 1425 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, Rhode Island 02920.
- Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize. The annuitized prize shall be paid in 30 graduated annual installments.
- Winners of the Millionaire for Life top prize of $1,000,000 a year for life and second prize of $100,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.
When are the Rhode Island Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 10:30 p.m. ET daily.
- Millionaire for Life: 11:15 p.m. ET daily.
- Numbers (Midday): 1:30 p.m. ET daily.
- Numbers (Evening): 7:29 p.m. ET daily.
- Wild Money: 7:29 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Rhode Island editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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