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MEET OUR GRADUATES: Taiwo Sodipo-Kuforiji

Taiwo Sodipo-Kuforiji ’13 (Photo credit: Island Photography)

RIC Theater/Film Student Wins L.A. Web Fest Award

RIC student Seth Chitwood wrote, directed and filmed a murder mystery series titled “Red Circles” that won Outstanding Series and Outstanding Director at the 2013 LA Web Series Festival.

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 Impact

Richard Whitten is neither your typical artist nor your typical art collector. He “lives” in the worlds he paints. (Photo courtesy of David Demelim)

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.

Oretha Tarr: Born into War

The last time I saw my mother and my motherland was in 2000.

Closing the Gender Gap in STEM Fields: STEM Expo for Girls

Rhode Island College Impact

Workshop 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.