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Adams Library at Rhode Island College to House Langevin Congressional Archives

Rhode Island College Impact

U.S. Rep. James Langevin ’90, a RIC alumnus, has donated his collection of documents and photos to the college for preservation and public accessibility.

RIC Alumni Increase Latinx Representation at Your Local Liquor Store

Papi’s Coquito, an alcoholic drink, was recreated to bring a tropical touch to the people of Rhode Island. 

What Do You Do With an English Degree?

Rhode Island College Impact

Let these successful alumni show you what they did with theirs.

A Haunting First Novel by Riss Neilson ’17

“[‘Deep in Providence’] is the perfect combination of terror and tenderness,” says one reviewer.

RI-PBS is Airing Historical Documentary Series by RIC Film Studies Alum

Over 10 years in the making, “Slatersville” is a documentary by award-winning filmmaker Christian de Rezendes that tells the story of a mill village in northern Rhode Island that ignited the American Industrial Revolution.

A Latina Strives to Change the Statistics in Her Community

Hispanics are still underrepresented in the STEM fields, says Angeliz Vargas, a mathematics major.

RIC Produces Doctors, Too

Rhode Island College Impact

Alumni retrace their journey on the road to medical practice. (Pictured, dental student Romeo Ghraieb ’20)

Sarah Ebirim, Future M.D., and Alumna Dr. Moreira, Her Mentor

“I like to go into inner-city schools to talk to children and demystify the idea of who can be a doctor,” says Dr. Moreira ’03 (left of photo) (Sarah Ebirim ’22, right)

From Liberia’s Civil War to the Frontlines of Poverty in RI: Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies Elevates Her Voice

Rhode Island College Impact

At the age of 12, Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies already knew what it meant to speak up and be heard.

M.S.W. Grad is Clinical Director of CODAC, Leading Clients in Recovery

Alumna Alayna Woodley has held many administrative roles within the field of social work. Yet addiction to substances has figured prominently in all of them. At CODAC she can now tackle addiction head on.