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RIC Graduate Student Named 2018 Schwarzman Scholar and 2019 Gates Cambridge Scholar
The Schwarzman Scholarship and the Gates Cambridge Scholarship are two of the most prestigious, highly competitive international scholarships available. Seth is the first student in RIC history to receive these awards.
Director of Dance Explores Generation Gap in "That’s LIFE"
"I think it’s good for our students to see that we’re not only asking them to challenge themselves, we’re challenging ourselves as well," says Cardente-Vessella, director of dance.
Daughter of Slain Activist Malcolm X Addressed Young Leaders of Tomorrow
“In 1965 my mother witnessed the political assassination of her husband. She placed her entire body over my sister and me to protect us from the gunfire and to make sure we did not see.”
2 RIC Students Honored for Heroism After Near-Fatal Car Crash
RIC students Karl Ong and Kelly Pestana are presented with Presidential Commendations by RIC President Frank D. Sánchez
RIC Nursing Student Joins Medical Mission in Central America
RIC nursing student Jena Lerch (back row, far right) with International Service Learning health-care team.
Afterschool Day at the R.I. State House
RIC's Youth Development Program – faculty, students and alumni – meet legislatures to advocate for after-school programs
RIC President Frank Sánchez Awarded for Advancing Educational Equality
Rhode Island College ImpactAt their 40th anniversary celebration, the Association for Equality and Excellence in Education (AEEE) awarded RIC President Sánchez for his commitment to advancing equal educational access for first-generation, low-income and disabled students.
The Director Behind RIC’s Winning Musical Theatre Program
In the span of his career, Bill Wilson has directed and choreographed over 100 landmark musicals and will undoubtedly go on to produce even more big hits – both shows and KCACTF winners.
After the Women’s March on Washington, What Next?
RIC Professor of History Joanne Schneider facilitated a post-March-on-Washington forum attended by RIC women, faculty and students, with guest speaker Craig O'Connor from Planned Parenthood.