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Disability Services Center Makes Campus Life Accessible for All – Even When It’s Remote
Rhode Island College ImpactThe Disability Services Center assists almost 1,000 RIC students with reasonable accommodations and supports them in achieving their academic goals.
RIC Vet’s Pursuit of Happiness
Rhode Island College Impact"I'm glad I chose Rhode Island College to complete my degree," says Marotte. "The professors are unbelievable and the students are great."
News Brief: Professor Richard Weiner Publishes New Book
This book is "an empirically grounded call for us to look way beyond capitalism to create a better present and future."
Alumna Teaches Physics and Self-Value to Highschoolers
Between her parents, who never limited what she could do based on gender, and her high school track coaches, who saw her innate leadership ability, Cante developed a strong sense of self. Today, she passes it on.
Pandemic Exposes Long-Standing Problems in Nursing Homes
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has given us a real opportunity to re-think nursing homes and to transform long-term care, says Catherine Taylor, executive director of Age-Friendly Rhode Island.
Age-Friendly R.I. Promotes Keys to Longevity
Conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age contribute to longevity, says Catherine Taylor, executive director of Age-Friendly Rhode Island.
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.
News Brief: Fulbright-Hays Grant Funds Course in Guatemala
This course targets R.I. K-12 educators in Providence and Central Falls who serve the largest numbers of Guatemalan youth.
In America, COVID-19 Has Not Been an Equal Opportunity Virus
Systemic racism has been at the root of COVID-19 racial disparities, say experts.