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Maestro Edward Markward’s Final Performance with the RIC Symphony

On April 29 Maestro Edward Markward performed to a packed house as he led his final concert as conductor of the Rhode Island College Symphony Orchestra.

RIC Professor Unveils New Artwork

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

RIC Prof. Lobban and Team of Archaeologists Discover Lost Temple in Sudan

Professor Emeritus Richard Lobban (center) unearths artifacts dating back to the fourth century, including Meroitic pottery, a skull, a temple column and jewelry

Conductor Edward Markward to Retire from Rhode Island College

After 40 years of bringing great classical music of the past and present to Rhode Island and training scores of Rhode Island College students, Professor Edward Markward is retiring.

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.

Waiting for the End of the World

People have been predicting the end of time almost since the beginning of it. And without exception, they have all been wrong. So why would anyone believe that the world is going to end on Dec. 21, 2012?

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

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Workshop participants at the STEM Expo at Rhode Island College. (Photo credit: Tech Collective.)