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The Voice of Legendary Alumna Rose Butler Browne
Rhode Island College ImpactAn educator, activist and the first Black woman awarded a doctorate by Harvard, Browne remains a legend at Rhode Island College. This is a 1969 interview she gave to a reporter for the RIC Alumni Magazine.
From President of Student Gov’t to Coventry Councilwoman – Hillary Lima
“I can never completely leave politics. Once it’s in your blood, it stays there.”
In Remarks to U.S. House Committee, RIC Prof. Proposes Abolishing Credit Scoring
“Why is our economy built on taking loans and taking on debt to meet basic human needs?” asks RIC Associate Professor Tamara Nopper.
RIC Prof. is Editor of New York Times Bestseller on Abolition Politics
“Abolition politics is about finding solutions to social problems other than carceral or criminal punishment,” explains Associate Professor Tamara Nopper.
Alumnus Promotes the Bold Heritage of Rhode Island Black Women
Rhode Island College Impact“Black women have for centuries risen against the challenges of systemic racism and gender oppression. They are ‘women who dared,’” says Vice President Kimberly Dumpson.
Celebrate Women’s History Month with Judith Lynn Stillman’s “Women of Note” Film and Concert Event
Rhode Island College ImpactEncore presentation of Stillman’s film “Women Trailblazers in Music” to be followed by world premiere performances from guest artists Shani Collins and Valerie Tutson.
Arts Grad Finds Success On a Path She Never Knew Existed
"No matter what your field is, you have to have a deep trust in yourself." -Tracey Woods
Meet RIC’s New VetCorps Navigator
April Shaw serves as a peer-to-peer mentor in the Military Resource Center
RIC Alumna Embraces Black History, Mentorship and Public Service
Raymonde Charles' life changed after a one-on-one meeting with a civil rights legend.
Alumnus Shares a World of Art with Local Communities
Rhode Island College ImpactJustin Bibee '12 has collected art all over the world. Now he's sharing it with libraries and museums as a community resource.