Athletic Giving
Supporting URI

The University of Rhode Island maintains a proud tradition of athletic achievement. Through intercollegiate sports, club sports, intramurals, and recreational activities, the URI athletic program is firmly grounded in the belief that its participants are truly student-athletes.

The Rhode Island Rams Athletic Association (RIRAA) is the official fundraising arm that supports URI Athletics and its student-athletes. Every year, generous alumni, parents, and friends give to the RIRAA in support of Rhody Athletics. In addition to the satisfaction you receive knowing your gift helps provide our student-athletes with the best possible experience at URI, your gift makes you eligible for preferred seating at basketball and football and for other great benefits.

Athletic Giving News:
Anonymous donor pledges $1 Million to URI Athletics. The University of Rhode Island's baseball facilities will undergo major upgrades thanks to the first-ever $1 million pledge to the Department of Athletics as part of the Making a Difference campaign.

"We are so appreciative of this extremely generous gift to URI Athletics and, in particular, to our baseball program," said Thorr Bjorn, director of athletics. "Because of this gift, we are able to upgrade the playing surface at Bill Beck Field, as well as provide both our baseball and softball student-athletes with an indoor batting facility."

"The donor understood the importance of allocating a portion of the gift toward the Student-Athlete Development Center, which is going to enhance the overall experience for the 500-plus URI student-athletes," Bjorn added. Construction will begin at the end of the spring baseball season with completion set for the end of summer 2008.

Make your tax-deductible contribution today
Providing opportunities for the success of our student-athletes is dependant on the generous support of alumni and friends. Please consider making your investment today through our secure Web site. You can give online to the area of greatest need or to any varsity team. Thank you.