Friends & Neighbors

Ochre Court
Ochre Court, the heart of campus.

While Newport is the state’s principal tourist destination, it’s also a caring and close-knit community. We cherish our deep connection with our neighbors and your support for our mission and our students. Here you can learn more about our community engagement and opportunities to connect.

Community Engagement and Service

Salve partners with local non-profit organizations to enable our students to share their talents with those in need and learn more about the community they call home.

back of female student shirt stating volunteer

Campus Improvements

We are continually working to deliver a transformative educational experience for our students. This page updates you on any construction or impacts on campus or the surrounding neighborhood.

Rendering of a residence hall building

Circle of Scholars

Salve's Circle of Scholars program fosters joy and satisfaction in lifelong learning, offering seminars to members on a wide variety of subjects, from literature to history, science, art, public affairs, religion and mor

Circle of Scholars members attend an event in McKillop Library.

The Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy

Dedicated to honoring Senator Claiborne Pell’s legacy, our multidisciplinary research center reflects his belief that politics is about translating ideas into action to help people.

A line of students facing the U.S. Capitol Building

Come and Explore

Our Historic Campus

Salve's campus includes 21 historically significant buildings across seven contiguous 19th-century estates and 80+ acres.

Campus of Salve Regina University as seen from above, over the ocean

Our Award-Winning Arboretum

Take a tour of our nationally recognized and accredited Level II arboretum.

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Facilities