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Tytain Sun Says Hope Scholarship Has Been a Game Changer
Rhode Island College Impact“The financial burden on my parents is off,” says Sun. RIC’s Hope Scholarship covers tuition and mandatory fees for in-state students during their junior and senior years.
Hope Scholar Remi Salako is Grateful for the Financial Support
Rhode Island College Impact“It’s one thing to have the drive to succeed, but without the resources there’s nothing you can do,” Salako says.
RIC Social Work Students and Faculty Member Earn Prestigious NASW-RI Awards
Rhode Island College ImpactRIC’s School of Social Work has a statewide reputation for producing superior graduates taught by exceptional faculty.
Grad Degree Lifts Her From Low-Wage Earner to High-Paid Professional
Rhode Island College ImpactUpon completion of this unique M.S.W. program, Silvia Adames will become a fully licensed behavioral health counselor.
Hope Scholar, Moses Nicolau, Says Scholarship Couldn’t Have Come at a Better Time
Rhode Island College Impact“Because of this scholarship, the stress has been lifted. I can now focus completely on school,” says Nicolau.
Student Veteran, Ariel Polanco, Says Hope Scholarship is “Real Hope”
Rhode Island College Impact“Hope is important to me,” says Polanco, “because I came from a place where there wasn’t much hope.” Enacted this fall, RIC’s Hope Scholarship makes the final two years of a four-year bachelor’s degree tuition-free for R.I. residents.
Two Social Work Majors Are Helping Their Latino Community
“After all these years of working in the Latino community, it’s clear to me that the United States needs more bilingual counselors.” – Cruz Zapata
Graduate Nurses Aim to Diversify Nursing Ranks and Tackle Healthcare Disparities
This group’s commitment to diversity extends beyond RIC into the Rhode Island community.
R.I. Educators Travel to Their Students’ Native Guatemala, Led by RIC Professor
“It’s important to know where our students come from, so we can better support them in our schools.” — Asst. Prof. Erin Papa (pictured far left)
RIC Freshman Isabella Ba Wins Competitive PBS Scholarship
A communication major and tennis player, Ba is on her way to a career in newscasting.