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Alumni Work Toward a More Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Rhode Island

Rhode Island College Impact

These women agree that educating people about the importance of having a diverse, equitable and inclusive society requires the joint work of institutions and individuals around the state.

What is Cultural Competence & Why is it Critical for RIC's School of Nursing?

Lack of cultural competence interferes with the quality of care patients of color and non-English-speaking patients receive, says alumna Valerie Almeida-Monroe, director of clinical services at Clinica Esperanza.

RIC’s School of Business Solidifies Alum’s Future in Financial Planning

Steve Antunes ’17 is proof positive that earning a Master of Professional Accountancy (M.P.Ac.) degree can jumpstart an accounting or financial planning career.

The Pandemic's Effect on the Opioid Epidemic

While COVID-19 takes hundreds of lives each day, RIC alumnus and Cranston Police Officer Joshua Brown is busy saving lives from death by overdose.

RIC Produces First President of a R.I. Hospital

Maria Ducharme credits Rhode Island College for shaping her as a nurse and a leader.

Alumna Builds STEAMM-Powered Nonprofit

A normal day for Beth Cunha is dropping off one of her children at school and then heading to Lower South Providence, where she rents office space at the South Side Boys &​ Girls Club.

From Unlikely Soldier to Honorable Veteran to Master's in Nursing

Once not certain about a military career, Tracey Giniatt, pictured at right with her daughter, advises students to consider options in the armed services.

Veteran Leads a COVID-19 Vaccine Effort in Rhode Island

Barrett devised a system to document the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine at three sites statewide.

Bailey Returns Home to Fulfill a Purpose-Driven Mission

Bailey has taken on a position in his hometown to help minority constituents receive the assistance they need.

From the Science Lab to Global Business: A RIC Alum’s Story

Rhode Island College Impact

Since graduating from RIC in ’05 with degrees in chemistry and computer science, Jide Okandeji earned a Ph.D. at Brown, became a lab chemist, filed four patents and is now managing products used in life-changing research and clinical diagnostics.