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Becoming the Advocate She Once Needed
Rhode Island College ImpactVictoria Threshier, a 2022 graduate with cum laude honors, is the new LGBTQ+ advocate at Sojourner House.
From Leukemia to Living Out Her Dream
Care and empathy are traits that Julia Sampaio, a leukemia survivor, intends to use after she graduates with a nursing degree.
Fulbright Advisor Tells RIC Students to “Reach”
Rhode Island College ImpactProf. Vince Bohlinger is on a mission to increase the number of Fulbright scholars at Rhode Island College.
RIC Produces Another Fulbright Scholar: Jennifer Contreras ’22
“This is a life-changing experience for our students,” says RIC Fulbright program advisor, Prof. Vince Bohlinger.
MEET OUR GRADUATES: First-Generation Grad is Already on Track for Her Master’s
Rhode Island College Impact“My family is very supportive. They want better for me than they had,” shares Mady Akkaoui, a first-generation college student who graduated from RIC this year.
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.
MEET OUR GRADUATES: Yang Finds Success on the Field and in the Lab
“The biggest lesson that RIC has taught me is that no matter where you are, where you start from, you can still succeed and be great,” says Chelsea Yang, an accomplished athlete and promising biology researcher.
MEET OUR GRADUATES: Jelyssa D’Lugo Pays It Forward to Future Nursing Students
Rhode Island College ImpactNursing student Jelyssa D’Lugo ‘22 knew when she transferred to RIC that she wanted to be as involved as possible on campus. She couldn’t have predicted just how much she would do.
MEET OUR GRADUATES: Triple Major in Only Three Years
“My experiences have definitely guided me." — Alexandra Wilson
MEET OUR GRADUATES: Assel Sat’s Love of Music is Truly International
“These recognitions make me feel very happy and proud of myself.” — Assel Sat