Impact of Giving

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Generosity is critical to RIC's future. Thank you!

Generosity is critical to RIC's future. Thank you!

If you're interested in joining the wonderful community of individuals who chose to give to Rhode Island College and its students, we welcome you to start today! We're ready to assist you.

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A Donor's Gift Can Be a Lifeline

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RIC ranks #2 for Social Mobility, among regional public universities in New England – 2026 U.S. World News & Report

Continuing the Practice of Helping Others

John J. Smith Jr. '63, MA '67

RIC Alumnus, Lifelong Educator, and Rhode Island College Foundation Board Member Creates Scholarship

"If no one is there to give you a start or an opportunity to pursue your interests, what happens? Likely nothing will come to fruition. With this scholarship, I'm happy that I'll get to see the good that comes from helping students in need get started." (on the establishment of the John J. Smith Jr. '63 and Anna Veronica (Keefe) Smith '33 Endowed Scholarship)

Improving Academic Programs

Creating Opportunity

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Rhode Island College Foundation

The Rhode Island College Foundation is an independent organization dedicated to raising funds solely for the institution. It is the primary source of private support to the college.