URI OPENS NEW WORLD-CLASS OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD FACILITY

KINGSTON, R.I., Oct. 23 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news release:

KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 23, 2026 - The University of Rhode Island's championship-winning track and field programs now have a new home on the Kingston Campus. The University celebrated the new facility-which features an Olympic-caliber design-with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 21.

"These are championship-caliber student-athletes who deserve championship-caliber facilities," said URI President Marc Parlange. "Recognizing the moment as more than a facility opening, Parlange said, "This is about giving our student-athletes the resources they need to compete at the highest level."

Laurie Feit-Melnick, who's been the women's track and field head coac...