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MEET OUR GRADUATES: Sanchez is a Double Major, on the Dean’s List and Working Her Way Toward Dental School

“Many members of my family are doctors, so you could say that it runs in my blood,” says Keesha Sanchez.

MEET OUR GRADUATES: Foster Care Alumna Pays it Forward

Tiffanie Desrosiers, a social work major, was formerly in foster care and is now working towards becoming a foster youth therapist. “We’re not victims. We’re survivors,” she says.

4 RIC Students to Embark on Congressional Internships in Washington D.C.

“Congratulations to our 2023 interns. We cannot wait to hear about your experiences upon your return and to watch what you do next.” — Asst. Prof. Leviss (Interns from left, Jason Melise, Kamar Gure, Lorraine Quintero and Arianna Arias)

MEET OUR GRADUATES: His Love of Movies Led Him to Work in the Film Industry 

“Working on a film set is exciting and it’s really invigorating, but now that I’m getting closer to graduating, I’m putting it all into perspective.” — RIC student Michael Mollicone

Después de haber estado sin hogar, ahora se alista para recibir su título en trabajo social

Rhode Island College Impact

Francisca García, de cuarenta y ocho años, no solo se graduará con una licenciatura en trabajo social, sino que ya fue aceptada en el programa de Maestría en Trabajo Social en RIC.

MEET OUR GRADUATES: Once Homeless, Garcia is Now Pursuing a Career in Social Work

Rhode Island College Impact

Forty-eight-year-old Francisca Garcia is not only graduating with a bachelor’s degree in social work, she has already been accepted into RIC’s M.S.W. program. 

MEET OUR GRADUATES: After 10 Years in a Heavy Metal Band, Andre is Now the Pride of the Biology Dept.

“All the experiences I gained outside of school helped me when I went back to school,” says Gomes. “The creativity, innovation and attention to detail you find in music all translate over to science.”

MEET OUR GRADUATES: Business is Ballooning for Finance Major Samantha Sousa

Samantha Sousa is co-owner of Up & Away Balloons R.I., LLC, a woman-run, R.I.-based business.

“Endings” – The First Full-Length Feature Film by RIC Students

Rhode Island College Impact

Meet the writers/directors of “Endings” (from left) Angelica DiMaio, Emily Daltorio and Greg Jason. “Endings” premiered on May 5 and is now streaming on YouTube.

Commencement Speaker, Honorary Degree Recipients Announced

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.