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Alumna Builds STEAMM-Powered Nonprofit
A normal day for Beth Cunha is dropping off one of her children at school and then heading to Lower South Providence, where she rents office space at the South Side Boys & Girls Club.
News Brief: Professor Richard Weiner Publishes New Book
This book is "an empirically grounded call for us to look way beyond capitalism to create a better present and future."
The RIC Concert Chorus Just Made History with a Grammy Consideration
Rhode Island College Impact"We are a small institution and yet we have a disproportionate amount of internationally famous performing artists who graduate from here. I cannot tell you how proud I am of the hard work and talent of our students." — Conductor Teresa Coffman
Prof. of Social Work Leads Passage of ‘Equal Parentage’ Act
Rhode Island College ImpactThrough the advocacy of Associate Professor of Social Work Wendy Becker, R.I.'s new law recognizes the legal rights of ALL parents, regardless of their sexual orientation, marital status or gender.
News Brief: A Donation the School of Nursing Couldn't Refuse
Like the "Godfather," the Lifespan Health System doesn't forget a favor.
News Brief: Fulbright-Hays Grant Funds Course in Guatemala
This course targets R.I. K-12 educators in Providence and Central Falls who serve the largest numbers of Guatemalan youth.
In America, COVID-19 Has Not Been an Equal Opportunity Virus
Systemic racism has been at the root of COVID-19 racial disparities, say experts.
RIC Chorus Films Virtual Performance
"This performance is a representation of beautiful people who love to make beautiful music together," says conductor.
Heroes Work Here: Faculty/Nurse Inside COVID-19 ICU
Along with seeing patients and supervising nurses, Melinda Hodne is on the phone throughout the day informing family members of their loved one's condition.
Misinformation in a Time of Pandemic
Information is power, particularly in a time of pandemic. People make decisions based on the information they're given and that information can either promote their health or be potentially harmful.