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RIC names John McLaughlin admissions director

He comes to RIC with over a decade of experience in college admissions, most recently as director of admissions at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy in Buzzards Bay, Mass.

Faculty promotions, tenure announced

RIC President Nancy Carriuolo announced that four faculty members will be promoted to the rank of professor and 12 faculty members will be elevated to the rank of associate professor, effective July 1, 2012. In addition, 12 RIC faculty were granted tenure.

Faculty promotions

Faculty tenure

RIC’s Upward Bound college prep program to receive $622k  

Rhode Island College President Nancy Carriuolo was joined by U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representatives Jim Langevin and David Cicilline to announce the college will be receiving over $622,000 in federal funding for its Upward Bound program.

RIC student Alexandra Puleo receives Kapstein Award

The $500 scholarship is given to a graduating RIC student whose higher education experience and activities reflect a deep commitment to promoting interfaith relationships.

RIC student Nathan Bowser receives Peter Harman Scholarship

The award is given annually to an outstanding departmental major entering his or her senior year by vote of the faculty of the Department of Economics and Finance.

RIC foreign language honor society inducts 15 new members

The Beta Gamma chapter # 128 of the Phi Sigma Iota International Honor Society at Rhode Island College held its annual initiation ceremony on May 3.

RIC breaks ground on Art Center renovation and expansion

The $17 million project is being funded by a state bond referendum approved by Rhode Island voters in November 2010. When completed, the 54,000 square-foot facility will include a wrap-around addition and provide classrooms, art studios, workshop areas, slide library, photography and computers labs, faculty offices, and multipurpose presentation areas.

Kevin Gravier, a Spanish major, did his College Honors
project on Andalusian Holy Week.

RIC Honors students give final poster presentations

Thirty graduating RIC seniors from the College Honors Program gathered in the Student Union Ballroom on April 30 to present their final poster presentations to an audience of faculty, staff and students.

Academic achievements in spotlight at Cap and Gown Convocation

Students were joined by administration, faculty, family and friends at the May 2 event, which highlighted the academic achievements of the Class of 2012 and featured a capping ceremony.

2012 Cap and Gown Departmental Awards

(Photo: Gene St. Pierre '77)

Cap and Gown Convocation address -- May 2, 2012

Top 10 Most Popular Nonfiction Books, Spring 2012  

Continuing a series that began in 2008, RIC's Judith Stokes reviews selected books from Adams Library’s Browsing Collection. This month, she will look at the 10 works of nonfiction that have been borrowed most frequently (as of spring 2012).

2012 RIC Earth Day Celebration highlights sustainability issues, initiatives

The Earth Day festivities at Rhode Island College, held April 17-19, educated students, faculty and community members on the many facets of sustainability on campus, within the state and across the country. This year's Green Team Award was given to the Office of Facilities and Operations.

'Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges' -- 2012

Spring on the RIC campus

Spring is a perfect time to catch a glimpse of the choreographed collision of colors found on the RIC campus – from newly flowering trees and shrubs to the buildings and banners that dot the 180-acre expanse. Click below to start the journey. (Photos: Gene St. Pierre ’77 and Hayden James ‘13)

Spring Gallery

11 honored by Rhode Island’s speaker of the House and House of Representatives

Ten current Rhode Island College student-athletes and one alumnus were recognized by Gordon D. Fox, speaker of the House, and the Rhode Island House of Representatives at a reception held in the House Chamber at the Rhode Island State House on April 23.

(Photo courtesy of the University of Pennsylvania
School of Nursing. Photographer I. George Bilyk.)

RIC Nursing School joins forces with First Lady and Dr. Biden to support veterans and military families  

Jane Williams, dean of RIC’s School of Nursing, was one of only 20 nursing deans nationwide invited to attend an event held on April 12 at the University of Pennsylvania. Williams was also present at the Joining Forces White House event with First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden and participated in a Nursing Leadership Summit.

RIC’s KCACTF scholarship candidates, honor recipients announced

Several RIC students have been selected as candidates for the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship and Richard Maltby, Jr. Musical Theatre Award, while others received honors, all for their work in the production “The Drowsy Chaperone,” staged at RIC from April 12-15, 2012.

Students receiving recognition

RIC students attend Northeast Regional Honors Council conference in Baltimore

At the conference banquet are, from left, Julianne Smith (English), Jessica Hunter (Psychology), Sathiarith Chau (Psychology), Prof. Spencer Hall (Director of Honors), Julie Vangyzen (Music), Amy Audet (Social Work), and Brittany Richer (Secondary Education-English). Not shown are Michaela Del Gallo and Cody O'Rourke (both from Communications).

R.I Council on Economic Education scholarships awarded

RIC awarded $700,000 grant to support non-traditional, at-risk students

Rhode Island College was recently awarded a $700,000 College Access Challenge Grant (CACG) for an innovative program that will support both non-traditional and at-risk students.

In Memoriam – Muriel A. Cornell, RIC professor emerita

Muriel A. Cornell, RIC associate professor emerita of English, passed away April 7 at the age of 84. She was a resident of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., and formerly of Newport,

RIC reaches higher degree of green with new line of commencement caps and gowns  

The 2012 commencement season marks the beginning of “green” caps and gowns at Rhode Island College. While the outfits themselves will still be in traditional black, they will now made from 100 percent recycled materials.

RIC alumni award winners, honor roll and student scholarship recipients to be recognized at Alumni Awards Dinner, May 10

Six alumni award winners and seven honor roll recipients will be honored at the annual Alumni Awards Dinner on Thursday, May 10, at 5:30 p.m. in the Donovan Dining Center. A reception will be held at 5:30 p.m. The dinner and awards presentation will begin at 6:15 p.m. Cost is $40. For more information, call (401) 456-8086.

Top 10 Most Popular Fiction Books, Spring 2012

Continuing a series that began in 2008, RIC's Judith Stokes reviews selected books from Adams Library’s Browsing Collection. This month, she will look at the 10 works of fiction that have been borrowed most frequently (as of spring 2012).

RIC Foundation's 20th Annual Golf Day, June 11