In response to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and in recognition of the value of his work towards equality, URI established a special admission program for Rhode Island's students of color and students of disadvantaged backgrounds.
In 1968, the Talent Development (TD) Program at the University of Rhode Island (URI) was established to help in-state students of color and students from disadvantaged backgrounds who, without the support of TD, otherwise could not expect to attend URI. Today, thousands of members of the TD Nation are achieving their educational and professional goals.
The mission of TD is to recruit, admit, support, and retain in-state students from disadvantaged backgrounds who, without the support of TD, could not expect to be admitted to URI. Talent Development:
Makes it possible for students to be accepted to URI.
Prepares students for full-time study at the college level.
Provides academic advisement and key support services through an assigned academic advisor.
Assists with financial aid through the need-based Hardge/Forleo Grant.
