URI trustees seek $20.3 million boost in fiscal 2028 budget request

By: Alexander Castro

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: September 28, 2026

Words: 811

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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University of Rhode Island (URI) trustees on Friday unanimously approved a request seeking a $20.3 million increase in the university’s 2028 budget amid projections of an $8.1 million shortfall this fiscal year.

Rising inflation and missed enrollment targets were among the reasons cited for the school’s request of $139.8 million in state support next year, a 17% increase in operating support for the school over this year.

The board’s approval at …

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