Rhode Island College Impact
“I’m happy to see my father reach his goal of having all four of his children earn a degree from Rhode Island College,” Duarte says.
Student Success and Outcomes
Elizabeth Burke Bryant, former executive director of Rhode Island KIDS COUNT, will give the commencement address and receive an honorary degree. The late philanthropist Edward Avedisian will also receive a posthumous degree.
Our Students
Rhode Island College Impact
“My family is very supportive. They want better for me than they had,” shares Mady Akkaoui, a first-generation college student who graduated from RIC this year.
Rhode Island College Impact
“I decided to be bold, like the RIC motto, and go back to school,” says 36-year-old Liping Zhang. She graduates from RIC as an award-winning artist.