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Actress Viola Davis ’88 Honored for “Making a Difference”
Rhode Island College Impact“I always feel that when I come back to Rhode Island I am home,” said Viola Davis, the award-winning actress and alumna of Rhode Island College who was honored with a “Making a Difference” award.
RIC Professor Unveils New Artwork
Rhode Island College ImpactRichard Whitten is neither your typical artist nor your typical art collector. He “lives” in the worlds he paints. (Photo courtesy of David Demelim)
"Spectacle of Death" – RIC Student Takes First Prize at Newport Museum
“Deposition,” by RIC art student Emily Sorlien
Films by RIC Alum Are Among Station Nightclub Fire Tributes
This weekend marks the 10th anniversary of The Station nightclub fire, one of the deadliest fires in U.S. history. Among the many tributes will be the airing of a film created by Christian de Rezendes, a RIC alum, and Christian O’Neill.
A Passion for Teaching and Social Justice
Yanaiza Gallant with her students at the Lillian Feinstein Elementary School at Sackett Street in Providence.
Closing the Gender Gap in STEM Fields: STEM Expo for Girls
Rhode Island College ImpactWorkshop participants at the STEM Expo at Rhode Island College. (Photo credit: Tech Collective.)
Buildings That Time Forgot
Rhode Island College is on the ballot this November as referendum Question #3. If approved, it will provide $50 million in much-needed renovation- construction funds for three of the college’s aged buildings.
MEET OUR STUDENTS: For the Love of Portuguese and Teaching
“I wasn’t the kind of child who grew up saying, ‘I want to be this or that when I grow up.’ I fell into teaching. It kind of found me,” said RIC elementary education major Liana Viveiros.
Comic Book Aficionado Creates Exhibit Out of His Collectibles
For nearly a century, comic books have been a part of American popular culture. Now their history is on display at RIC.