List of presidents of the University of Rhode Island

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The following is a list of presidents of the university of Rhode Island . [1]

PresidentLifeTenureEvents
1.
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John Hosea Washburn 1859–19321892–1902From 1888 to 1892, Washburn served as founding principal of the Rhode Island State Agricultural School associated with the Agricultural Experiment Station. In 1892 the school was expanded, chartered as a college, and renamed the Rhode Island College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts. [2]
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Homer Jay Wheeler
Homer Jay Wheeler (acting)1861–19451902–1903Agricultural Experiment Station Director serving as acting president [3]
2.
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Butterfield Kenyon
Kenyon L. Butterfield 1868–19361903–1906An extension department was organized. [2]
3.
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HowardEdwards
Howard Edwards 1854–19301906–1930Home Economics was introduced and women were admitted to the college. First master's degrees were awarded and the fraternity system was established. In 1909, the institution was expanded and renamed Rhode Island State College. [2]
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John Barlow-1920
John Barlow (acting)1872–19441930–1931Named Vice-president and Dean of Men in early 1930 by President Edwards. [4]
4.
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Raymond G. Bressler-1933
Raymond G. Bressler, Sr. 1887–19481931–1940Rhode Island State College was reorganized into the School of Engineering, School of Science and Business, and School of Agriculture and Home Economics. A number of facilities were constructed including Eleanor Roosevelt Hall, Quinn Hall, Green Hall, and Meade Stadium. [2]
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John Barlow-1920
John Barlow (acting)1872–19441940–1941Second time as acting president during presidential transition
5.
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Carl R. Woodward 1890–19741941–1958Rhode Island State College was reorganized into the University of Rhode Island. [2]
6.
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Francis H. Horn-1926
Francis H. Horn 1908–19981958–1967URI's Graduate School of Oceanography was established. [2]
- F. Donald James (acting)1927–20191967–1968Called upon to manage the transition at a time of considerable political turmoil [5]
7. Werner A. Baum 1923–19991968–1973Establishment of strong institutional ties between URI and the Department of Commerce and the newly established Environmental Protection Agency with two federal laboratories established near the Graduate School of Oceanography. [2]
- William R. Ferrante (acting)1928–20141974Provost and Vice President of Academic affairs 1972-1988 [6]
8. Frank J. Newman 1926–20041974–1983The general education curriculum was revised to emphasize global perspectives, and he recognized the importance of higher education in the lives of older students. [2]
- William R. Ferrante (acting)1928–20141983Second time as acting president during presidential transition
9. Edward D. Eddy 1921–19981983–1991The research portfolio of the university was greatly expanded. [2]
10. Robert L. Carothers 1942–1991–2009The face of the university was greatly changed with numerous capital building projects. [2]
11. David M. Dooley 1952–2009–2021International research programs were enhanced. [2] [7]
12.
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Marc Parlange 1962–2021–

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