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Hugh Minor Turns to Foodbank to Satisfy a Hunger to Help
Minor is communication director for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank
Prof. of Social Work Leads Passage of ‘Equal Parentage’ Act
Rhode Island College ImpactThrough the advocacy of Associate Professor of Social Work Wendy Becker, R.I.'s new law recognizes the legal rights of ALL parents, regardless of their sexual orientation, marital status or gender.
AI and VR are Transforming Social Work Education at RIC
Grant-funded research allows future social workers to assess clients using artificial intelligence and virtual reality environments.
RIC Responds to Shortage of Mental Health Professionals in R.I.
Rhode Island College ImpactProvidence County designated a professional mental health shortage area. Grant-funded projects by RIC's School of Social Work focus on mental health workforce development.
SBIRT in Action – Opening Up Conversations on Substance Use
Rhode Island College nursing student Meaghan Whittum discusses patient with her health-care team.
MEET OUR GRADUATES: La-Brina, On the Front Line of Social Justice
This senior has joined public protests, testified at the State House and founded a nonprofit to raise awareness around inequality in adoption.
Students Lead Relief Effort for St. Maarten, St. Thomas and Puerto Rico
What is needed most by the people on these islands is water and nonperishable food.
Brandi DiDino – Committed to Bettering the Lives of R.I.’s Children
Her work day is filled with emergency situations and crisis interventions involving families and children.
Technology Takes Therapy out of the Office and onto Electronic Platform
“Not everyone is comfortable with this reality, but technology is here. You can’t un-ring the bell,” says Professor of Social Work Frederic Reamer
