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RIC Invests in Educational Success of Adult English Language Learners

Rhode Island College Impact

Adults in need of ESL instruction continue to fill the waiting lists of adult education classes in Rhode Island. To help meet the state’s need, Rhode Island College offers two ESL programs for adult learners at all levels of proficiency.

When the War Comes Home: Trauma in Military Families

About 10 percent of soldiers who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan were deployed three times or more, exposing them for longer and longer periods to the problems that affect all service members – combat-related brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Classism – America’s Great Divide

Community and counseling psychologist Barbara Jensen delivered the Dialogue on Diversity Spring Lecture titled “Across the Great Divide: Crossing Classes and Clashing Cultures” before a standing-room-only audience. 

World Anthropology Day at Rhode Island College

Rhode Island College Impact

RIC students and preschoolers gain hands-on experience in the subfields of anthropology during World Anthropology Day.

Prof. Abbotson Presents Thorp Lecture, March 3

Sue Abbotson, Professor of English, is a leading scholar on the work of playwright Arthur Miller.

RIC Simulation Coordinator Awarded for Excellence

Rhode Island College Impact

For excellence in pioneering, advocating and championing clinical simulation training at Rhode Island College, Simulation Coordinator/Educator Penni Sadlon has been recognized by Education Management (EMS) Solutions, LLC.

Insiders Talk Internships

Rhode Island College Impact

RIC interns are paid in experience. (Pictured, RIC junior Louisa D’Ovidio)

Grad Student Awarded Fellowship for Science Research

Rhode Island College Impact

Grad student Timothy Bock was recently awarded a $2,000 SETAC/EA Jeff Black Fellowship Award by the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) to support his research and to acknowledge his contribution to the environmental sciences. SETAC/EA promotes the work of master’s-level students involved in solving environmental problems.

Does Your Family History Come with a Legend or a Curse?

Whether you are a first-year student or an upper-level student, "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao" may be on your course syllabus this year.