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MEET OUR GRADUATES: Chicoine is Now a Three-Time School of Nursing Grad

Rhode Island College Impact

Chicoine opted to return to Rhode Island College because “the support is unparalleled,” she said.

MEET OUR GRADUATES: Songbird Making Her Mark in Music Industry

Zeltzer started writing lyrics at age nine and has copyrighted more than a dozen songs.

Doble titulación, en la lista de honores y camino a la escuela de odontología

“Muchos miembros de mi familia son médicos, por lo que se podría decir que lo llevo en la sangre”. — Estudiante de RIC Keesha Sánchez

MEET OUR GRADUATES: Lackman Prepares to Wrestle Finance Reports, Not Opponents

The reigning NCAA Division III national champion in wrestling says the sport taught him to never give up.

MEET OUR GRADUATES: Sanchez is a Double Major, on the Dean’s List and Working Her Way Toward Dental School

“Many members of my family are doctors, so you could say that it runs in my blood,” says Keesha Sanchez.

MEET OUR GRADUATES: Foster Care Alumna Pays it Forward

Tiffanie Desrosiers, a social work major, was formerly in foster care and is now working towards becoming a foster youth therapist. “We’re not victims. We’re survivors,” she says.

4 RIC Students to Embark on Congressional Internships in Washington D.C.

“Congratulations to our 2023 interns. We cannot wait to hear about your experiences upon your return and to watch what you do next.” — Asst. Prof. Leviss (Interns from left, Jason Melise, Kamar Gure, Lorraine Quintero and Arianna Arias)

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

MEET OUR GRADUATES: Once Homeless, Garcia is Now Pursuing a Career in Social Work

Rhode Island College Impact

Forty-eight-year-old Francisca Garcia is not only graduating with a bachelor’s degree in social work, she has already been accepted into RIC’s M.S.W. program. 

MEET OUR GRADUATES: After 10 Years in a Heavy Metal Band, Andre is Now the Pride of the Biology Dept.

“All the experiences I gained outside of school helped me when I went back to school,” says Gomes. “The creativity, innovation and attention to detail you find in music all translate over to science.”