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A Legacy of Social Justice
Rhode Island College ImpactFor the past 40 years, the School of Social Work has dedicated itself to social justice.
“Black Lives Matter” Course Relaunched at RIC
Rhode Island College Impact"RIC's Africana Studies Program gave me the foundation and the inspiration to continue to love, to study and to struggle," says Charina Herrera '20.
RIC’s School of Nursing Takes Active Role in Diversity & Inclusion
Patrice Turnipseed, co-founder and president of the Multicultural Student Nurse Organization
News Brief: Grant Helps College Upgrade Fleet of Electric Vehicle Chargers
RIC Sustainability Coordinator Jim Murphy calls the electric vehicle chargers innovative and top of the line.
The Youth Are Taking the World Through Activism
Rhode Island College ImpactThe 1960s are often thought of as the heyday of student activism in this country, but students are getting active in large numbers once again.
Alumni Michael and Lucille Ferdinandi Support the Power of Opportunity through Scholarship Fund
Rhode Island College ImpactTheir transformational gift of more than $1.2 million will support first-time, full-time freshmen who demonstrate financial need and high academic standing.
RIC's Equity in Ed. Hub to Release Latest Research at Webinar, Jan. 13
Despite the need for mental health supports, the vast majority of youth – especially nonwhite and low-income youth – do not receive mental health services.
Rhode Island College Celebrates 50 Years of Nursing Excellence
Rhode Island College ImpactHow has RIC's School of Nursing managed to maintain such a high degree of success over such a long period of time?
Q&A with Founding Director of RIC’s New Education Policy Institute
Rhode Island College ImpactLast 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.
Heroes Work Here: Faculty/Nurse Inside COVID-19 ICU
Along with seeing patients and supervising nurses, Melinda Hodne is on the phone throughout the day informing family members of their loved one's condition.