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Historic Exhibit of Noted African American Sculptor Features Items from RIC’s Special Collections

A native of Rhode Island, Nancy Elizabeth Prophet was one of America’s most elite African American sculptors.

Gabrielle Patrone ’23 Awarded Prestigious Fulbright Fellowship

Rhode Island College Impact

This is the third year in a row that a Rhode Island College student has won a Fulbright.

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

The Art of Professor Fisher & Daughter Crickett

There are benefits to growing up in a museum with artists for parents. You could wind up in one of the best art departments in R.I. looking up at the face of your dad-slash-professor.

Art Meets Science: Profs. Whitten & Bosch Collaborate on the Galileo Project

Pictured are three objects. Are they scientific instruments or are they art objects? 

MEET OUR GRADUATES: Artist Liping Zhang

Rhode Island College Impact

“I decided to be bold, like the RIC motto, and go back to school,” says 36-year-old Liping Zhang. She graduates from RIC as an award-winning artist.

Arts Grad Finds Success On a Path She Never Knew Existed

Rhode Island College Impact

"No matter what your field is, you have to have a deep trust in yourself." -Tracey Woods

For This RIC Alum, Making Art is Good Medicine

For Sherly Torres ’21, who struggles with ADHD, art has been a refuge.

The In-Between World – The Art of Alumna Magda Léon

“In America, we talk about the American Dream, but the American Dream is very expensive for immigrants. There’s a personal price we pay to come here,” says Léon.