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Expedition to South Africa

Undergraduate research assistants for Associate Professor Roland de Gouvenain, from left, Eric O’Rourke, Bruno Ramos, Keya Thakkar and Hector Nuñez

Meet Our Students: Amber Lopez

Rhode Island College Impact

RIC junior Amber Lopez used to describe herself as an “extremely shy girl from Providence,” but since studying abroad, she “can find enough common ground” to communicate with anyone.

RIC Professor Redesigns Independence Trail Providence for Teachers

"Rhode Island College, led by President Nancy Carriuolo and team leader Whitney Blankenship, have made an unimaginable contribution to creating this lasting educational resource," said tour founder Robert Burke.

RIC Professor’s Quirky New Novel, “Pyg”

“Pyg” has been described as “deeply funny” and “brilliantly satirical.”

MEET OUR GRADUATES: Emily Sorlien

Rhode Island College Impact

Up-and-coming artist Emily Sorlien ’14 of Wakefield has had a flurry of interest in her art both by the RIC campus community and the New England arts community.

MEET OUR GRADUATES: Heather Rockwell

Rhode Island College Impact

Sometimes life gets in the way of completing a degree – work, family, finances, relocation or even an academic “bump in the road.” 

MEET OUR GRADUATES: Xenia Fernandez

Xenia Fernandez of Pawtucket discovered her career path after she was diagnosed at age 14 with cancer (acute lymphoblastic leukemia).

Prov. Police Officer Earns Degree in Spanish to Better Serve Community

Rhode Island College Impact

Patrolman Taylor Britto, 33, who has worked for the Providence Police Department for eight years, has completed a bachelor’s degree in modern languages/Spanish at Rhode Island College.  

Robin Hathaway: Rock Singer Turns to Public Speaking

Rhode Island College Impact

Robin Hathaway ’14 has owned her own business, partnered with her father in business, even achieved her childhood dream of becoming a professional singer. Yet even with all of these accomplishments she wasn’t happy.

MEET OUR GRADUATES: Cherissa Andrade

A single mother and Army veteran, Cherissa Andrade has successfully fought and won many battles, both overseas and on her own soil.