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Philanthropy is critical to the success of our institution and community. Giving helps provide students with scholarships so they can build academic momentum rather than worry about debt after college. Giving also ensures that students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and supports research and professional development that our faculty bring back to their classrooms.

I give back because I am grateful for all that Rhode Island College did for me and so many others. My four years at RIC provided me with the foundation for further graduate studies and a satisfying and successful career as a school administrator, college professor and nonprofit executive.

Carl Smith '62 P.h.D.

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1854 Society

Our premier giving society recognizes individuals and/or couples who have generously given over $10,000 in their lifetime to Rhode Island College. Our namesake pays tribute to the founding of Rhode Island College in 1854, the beginning of over 160 years of high-quality, affordable education in Rhode Island. Members enjoy opportunities to engage with college President, special recognition with a Membership award, and an annual birthday letter from the President of Rhode Island College.

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Support Nursing Now

Through your philanthropic support, RIC can continue its tradition of equipping students with the tools they need to become registered nurses, nursing administrators, clinical nurse specialists, and more – without acquiring burdensome debt.

Make A Gift In Celebration Of 50 Golden Years

Join the Class of 1971 as we celebrate 50 years since graduating from Rhode Island College. With gratitude for the benefits of the education that enabled us to pursue careers, raise families, and enjoy a quality of life that would otherwise not have been possible, please make a generous donation to the 1971 Class Fund to establish this scholarship.

Support the Class of 2021 Senior Class Gift

The Senior Class Gift is your chance to celebrate a senior at RIC. And you don't have to be senior yourself – you can be a mentor, parent or even a friend.

Endowment & Scholarship Giving

These gifts honor individuals and reflect the gratitude of alumni for their years at RIC and are often endowed for the purposes of providing scholarships to students. Some gifts are demonstrations of admiration for former professors while others reflect a desire to assist the college in continuing to fulfill its mission. The income from endowments can be either directed or unrestricted, based on donor requests.

Giving Levels

Patron: $100 – $249