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MEET OUR GRADUATES: Foster Care Alumna Pays it Forward
Tiffanie Desrosiers, a social work major, was formerly in foster care and is now working towards becoming a foster youth therapist. “We’re not victims. We’re survivors,” she says.
4 RIC Students to Embark on Congressional Internships in Washington D.C.
“Congratulations to our 2023 interns. We cannot wait to hear about your experiences upon your return and to watch what you do next.” — Asst. Prof. Leviss
MEET OUR GRADUATES: His Love of Movies Led Him to Work in the Film Industry
“Working on a film set is exciting and it’s really invigorating, but now that I’m getting closer to graduating, I’m putting it all into perspective.” — RIC student Michael Mollicone
MEET OUR GRADUATES: Once Homeless, Garcia is Now Pursuing a Career in Social Work
Rhode Island College ImpactForty-eight-year-old Francisca Garcia is not only graduating with a bachelor’s degree in social work, she has already been accepted into RIC’s M.S.W. program.
MEET OUR GRADUATES: After 10 Years in a Heavy Metal Band, Andre is Now the Pride of the Biology Dept.
“All the experiences I gained outside of school helped me when I went back to school,” says Gomes. “The creativity, innovation and attention to detail you find in music all translate over to science.”
MEET OUR GRADUATES: Business is Ballooning for Finance Major Samantha Sousa
Samantha Sousa is co-owner of Up & Away Balloons R.I., LLC, a woman-run, R.I.-based business.
“Endings” – The First Full-Length Feature Film by RIC Students
Meet the writers/directors of “Endings” (from left) Angelica DiMaio, Emily Daltorio and Greg Jason. “Endings” premiered on May 5 and is now streaming on YouTube.
MEET OUR GRADUATES: Jacklyn Xavier, Born Leader
Rhode Island College ImpactJacklyn Xavier is the new engagement coordinator for Leadership Rhode Island. A marketing major, Xavier says, “Everything I learned at RIC can be applied to my engagement strategies.”
Meet Our Graduates: Hannah Lennox, First Health and Phys. Ed. Student to Complete Honors Program
Rhode Island College ImpactFor her honors project, this graduating senior surveyed users of R.I. food pantries in five different cities to uncover causes of food insecurity.
Open Books - Open Minds 2023 Student Conference
Rhode Island College ImpactCome out and support the research and creative work of RIC students on Wednesday, April 19, beginning at 9:15 a.m.