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Necessity Became the Mother of Invention for Math App Inventor Roberto Campusano
“Like most discoveries in life, I stumbled upon this as I was pursuing something else,” says Roberto Campusano ’95.
Dorca Paulino: A Bridge Between Job-Seekers and the Judiciary
Born in the Dominican Republic, Paulino spent her early years in a city torn by civil strife that would forever shape her life direction.
Pres. Obama Awards 3 RIC Alumni for Excellence in Teaching
The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is the highest recognition in the United States that K-12 mathematics and science teachers can receive for outstanding teaching.
RIC Graduate & Fulbright Scholar Heads for Austria
Rhode Island College ImpactJoseph Sherry not only made Dean’s List for eight consecutive semesters, graduating summa cum laude, he won a prestigious Fulbright Austria scholarship.
Alum’s Award-Winning Film Screened at Cannes Festival
For a documentary filmmaker, showing at Cannes is like striking gold.
Exclusive Interview: Viola Davis talks about her life and her new film
“Every time I’ve seen Davis, she has created a character so real that, for a few seconds at least, she stops the movie in its tracks.” – Charles Taylor, Salon.com
RIC Alum Writes First History of Providence Film Studio
Founded in 1915, Eastern Film Corporation was nothing more than a footnote in Rhode Island film history, until Adam Tawfik researched the full story on the Providence-based silent film studio.
RIC Alumnus Publishes Article in “Film Matters” Magazine
Rhode Island College ImpactIt all started with a paper she wrote for her film studies course.
Scientist Awarded for Teaching Excellence at Central Falls High School
RIC alumnus David Upegui in his science classroom.
Actress Viola Davis ’88 Honored for “Making a Difference”
Rhode Island College Impact“I always feel that when I come back to Rhode Island I am home,” said Viola Davis, the award-winning actress and alumna of Rhode Island College who was honored with a “Making a Difference” award.