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RIC’s Community and Public Health Program Serves a Need in Rhode Island and Beyond
Rhode Island College is working hard to fill the gaps in health literacy and overcome language barriers in the state.
Conference Explores Post-Floyd Police Reform
Since George Floyd was killed in 2020 at the hands of police officers in Minneapolis, law enforcement organizations across the nation have been working to build greater trust and legitimacy within communities they’re sworn to protect and serve.
First-Gen Grad Leans on Supports and into Opportunities on Path to Success
Rhode Island College ImpactPauline managed to find help in some of the unique supports RIC provides, like Learning for Life and Project ExCEL
RIC Establishes the State’s First Public Health & Equity Sign Language Interpreter Program
Rhode Island College ImpactRhode Island College is partnering with the state’s healthcare industry to train the healthcare workforce of tomorrow.
Make it Visual and They Will Come – RIC Students Build Innovative Software
This software helps users organize and analyze data and inspires youth to enter the field of analytics.
Actor Retools His Trade for the World of Business
Though COVID ended Kevin Patrick Martin’s national tour of the Broadway musical “Jersey Boys,” the actor didn’t give up. He returned to Rhode Island and created a business for himself. Martin is seated far left.
Of Color and Female – A Rare Commodity in the Tech Field
Despite the high demand for computer science and cybersecurity degree-holders, both fields remain predominantly white and male in the United States. RIC alum, like Naomi Ruiz, are changing that.
Pandemic Leads Wind Ensemble into New Musical Territory
Rhode Island College ImpactAt RIC, a pandemic doesn’t stop innovation and creativity.
Alumni Help End Stigma around Mental Health
Multilingual mental health therapists Estrellita Moronta and Jessica Toucinho are dedicated to changing attitudes in the Latinx and Portuguese communities around mental health.
LeBlanc on Track to Rise in Politics
LeBlanc's affinity for politics grew at RIC by participating in internships and the college's branch of the American Democracy Project.