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Opportunities You Definitely Don't Want to Miss!

Opportunities You Definitely Don't Want to Miss!

We’ve been meeting the changing needs of the people of Rhode Island and the greater northeast since 1854, and we’re not stopping any time soon. We prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow, anticipating and responding to an ever-evolving career landscape. Let’s discover something new and move forward, together!

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New Career-Ready Majors

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Artificial Intelligence BS

Our hands-on, first-of-its-kind in RI program was developed with input from businesses and national organizations to prepare students to fill the widening AI skill gap in the workplace.

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Biotechnology BS

A multidisciplinary major encompassing courses in chemistry, computer science, math, biology and physics, the new biotechnology program prepares students to become the innovators of the future.

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Cybersecurity BS

One of the fastest growing and most strategically important industries in America today, with more than 700,000 unfilled jobs nationwide, many of which pay more than six figures a year.

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Sports Management BS

The first program of its kind in Rhode Island connects students to their passion for sports with career opportunities within interscholastic, intercollegiate, and professional sports and venue management.

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New Online Options for Adults

Nursing Careers Advanced Online

Our nationally known Zvart Onanian School of Nursing moved its fast-track RN to BSN program fully online, meeting the needs of busy, working registered nurses.

Degrees Completed 100% Online

The Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) is a fast, flexible and affordable online solution for the 120,000+ Rhode Islanders with college credits, but no degree.

New Financial Opportunities

RIC has long been known as a college of opportunity – and we continue to expand the ways we make our degrees accessible to many.

New Upgrades Coming to Campus

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Inside RIC’s Newly Renovated Clarke Science Building

RIC now has a state-of-the-art science building to match its exceptional physical sciences programs. The $60 million renovation has been one of the most ambitious capital projects to date.

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New State-of-the-Art Cyber Range

The Institute for Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies at RIC is developing a state-of-the-art cyber range in Alger Hall, a specialized simulation space where students can practice and refine their cyber defense skills.

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New Home for Cyber Institute

A $73 million renovation will begin soon to transform Whipple Hall, one of the "Original Six" buildings on campus, into the new home of the Institute for Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies, including an innovative cyber range facility and security operations Center

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Move Forward with RIC!

We’re not just a state college – we’re a college built for the state of today’s world.

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