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Q&A with Founding Director of RIC’s New Education Policy Institute

Rhode Island College Impact

Last year, the State of Rhode Island assumed control of Providence public schools after decades of low performance. As policy decisions get underway, the expertise of Adrienne Goss has been tapped by community leaders and organizers.  

The RIC Concert Chorus Just Made History with a Grammy Consideration

Rhode Island College Impact

"We are a small institution and yet we have a disproportionate amount of internationally famous performing artists who graduate from here. I cannot tell you how proud I am of the hard work and talent of our students." — Conductor Teresa Coffman

A Doctor With Her Finger on the Pulse of Her Community

Surgeon Dr. Moreira ’03 is leading the research at Brown’s medical school on health disparities among marginalized groups.

“The People Go in Front of Us. We Take Their Lead.”

"To become a successful leader, begin by putting yourself in over your head." — Chanravy Proeung

From ESL to Medical School, RIC Grad Overcomes Obstacles in Pursuit of Her Dreams 

Rhode Island College Impact

Thanks to the help and guidance provided at Project ExCEL, Feliz-Lima obtained a state scholarship.

A History of Creative Ingenuity & Paying it Forward

Not only does Major pay it forward, she is someone who's paid her dues. 

Kimberly Nieves – Small School, Small State, Big Hopes

Nieves intends to spend the next four years studying sociology, with particular interest in prison reform.

Raymond Baccari – Political Journalist in Search of a Newsroom

In plotting his course to his dream, this freshman communication major hopes to join RIC Anchor TV.

RIC Alum is a Patent Attorney, But Remains a Scientist at Heart

Rhode Island College Impact

"I love Rhode Island College. There's not many schools like it," says Richmond. "The big universities tend to focus a lot on faculty research and getting articles published. Oftentimes teaching becomes secondary. At Rhode Island College I received personal, individualized attention that you just don't get at a large university."

The Business of Making Art

One of the most widely held clichés in the art world is that if you're an artist, the probability's high that you're going to starve.