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MEET OUR GRADUATES: Jordan Moment Finds Fertile Ground for Research at RIC

Rhode Island College Impact

​“Jordan Moment is the epitome of what higher education, combined with a bright mind and a good work ethic, can produce.”

RIC Invests in Nursing’s Future – First DNP Graduates

Rhode Island College Impact

Ashlee Viveiros (above) is one of four Rhode Island College graduates who earned the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at the 2019 commencement ceremony. Here she is being hooded.

Henry Pinardi - Father to Local Artists

Rhode Island College Impact

Enrico Vittorio Pinardi, known to his friends, family and students as “Henry,” is a nationally acclaimed artist and professor of art who taught at RIC from 1967 to 1995.

The Life of a Freelance Harpist

Molly McCaffrey’s harp weighs nearly 100 pounds and towers six feet tall. It’s so monolithic she has to use a dolly to wheel it onto the concert stage. 

$251K Champlin Grant Funds 2 Bio Labs & Equipment

This grant will provide upgraded lab space and equipment for teaching and learning.

The Magic of Ten31

Living statues fascinate audiences at WaterFire Providence

2018 Nurse of the Year & Student Nurse of the Year

From left, Lynn Blanchette, RIC professor of nursing and associate dean of the School of Social Work; and RIC senior Laura Ramirez

RIC President Frank D. Sánchez Appointed to New England Board of Higher Education

Rhode Island College Impact

Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo has appointed Rhode Island College President Frank D. Sánchez for a two-year term as delegate to the New England Board of Higher Education.​

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.”