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RIC Responds to Shortage of Mental Health Professionals in R.I.

Rhode Island College Impact

Providence County designated a professional mental health shortage area. Grant-funded projects by RIC's School of Social Work focus on mental health workforce development.

Alumna Awarded Employee of the Year

No one deserves this citation more, says Varner's co-workers at Rhode Island District Court.

MEET OUR GRADUATES: A Grassroots Activist in the R.I. Recovery Community

“After all these years, I’m still on fire about recovery,”​ says Roxxanne Newman

Is Rhode Island Prepared for a Rapidly Aging Population?

By 2030, there won’t be a single baby boomer under the age of 65. By 2035, people 65 years and older will outnumber children for the first time in U.S. history. 

SBIRT in Action – Opening Up Conversations on Substance Use

Rhode Island College nursing student Meaghan Whittum discusses patient with her health-care team.

MEET OUR GRADUATES: Basketball Standout Justin Campbell

Rhode Island College Impact

Justin Campbell, a native of New Haven, has completed a highly successful four-year basketball career at Rhode Island College, earning multiple MVP awards and finishing at 1,000 points.

MEET OUR GRADUATES: Suazo Inspires Youth to Become Leaders and Changemakers

Suazo graduates with a degree in youth development. Her goal is to empower young people.

MEET OUR GRADUATES: Bridging Two Continents

Four years of study in two different languages has led to graduate school in Portugal.

MEET OUR GRADUATES: Tracy Harnesses the Power of Passing it On

While attending Rhode Island College full time and raising two children, psychology major Tracy Gaie (Soa) has also been building an elementary school in Liberia.