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The Q&A: Prof. Endress Discusses How the Online World of Misinformation Feeds into Political Polarization

Rhode Island College Impact

Endress is helping to counter the political divide in America by teaching her students to distinguish fact from fiction when sourcing their news.

The Q&A: Political Communication Expert, Prof. Endress, Discusses How to Heal the Partisan Divide

TV, radio and print news have long turned to Prof. Endress for political commentary. At RIC, students are lucky enough to get to learn from her in the classroom.

The Q&A: Is Group Conformity Dividing Us? Prof. of Psych Gives His Opinion

Rhode Island College Impact

RIC Professor of Psychology David Sugarman is known for challenging the thinking of his students. When asked about the political and social divide in our country, he explained the social psychology behind it.

“Black Joy” – New Course at RIC

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RIC’s Africana Studies Program is committed to furthering the Black intellectual tradition that centers the study of Black life from the perspective of Black people.

Profs. Zoll & Feinberg Release Seminal Book & Podcast

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Our faculty share their expertise both inside and outside the classroom.

Historian Sherri Cummings Hired as Professor & RIBHS Director of Community Engagement

Rhode Island College Impact

Along with her teaching appointment at RIC, Cummings will bring the history of the people of African heritage in Rhode Island into K-12 classrooms using primary sources from the R.I. Black Heritage Society collection.

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Features Prominently in Work of RIC Prof. Vince Bohlinger

Bohlinger showcases the fascinating cinematic output of Ukrainian filmmakers both in his teaching and scholarship.

Phenomenal Females: The Women of Rhode Island College

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The college’s first woman graduate of color

In Remarks to U.S. House Committee, RIC Prof. Proposes Abolishing Credit Scoring

“Why is our economy built on taking loans and taking on debt to meet basic human needs?” asks RIC Associate Professor Tamara Nopper.

RIC Prof. is Editor of New York Times Bestseller on Abolition Politics

“Abolition politics is about finding solutions to social problems other than carceral or criminal punishment,” explains Associate Professor Tamara Nopper.