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2017 Open Books – Open Minds Student Conference

A record number of RIC students – 50 in all – will present their research at the 6th annual Open Books – Open Minds (OBOM) Student Conference on Wednesday, April 19, based on this year’s common book, “The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to our Brains.”

Innovation Office Delivers on Its Promise

Innovation Office team, from left, Chief Innovation Officer Richard Culatta, Education Lead Daniela Fairchild, Director of Strategy Octavia Abell, Project Managers Billy Patterson and Andrea Russo, and Government Lead Kevin Parker.

SMIF Experiential Learning, a Smart Investment in the Future

These students aren’t waiting to become traders on Wall Street, they’re investing now, using their own capital from the Student-Managed Investment Fund.

Inaugural Speech of 10th RIC President Frank D. Sánchez - archived during 11th president inauguration period

"It is because of our unmatched legacy, a student-focused inspiration and the unbound possibilities of a brilliant future that I proudly, and with great optimism, accept the 10th presidency of Rhode Island College."

Launch of President’s Inclusive Excellence Commission

“We will not wait for others to show us how to be inclusive. We will lead the way,”
said RIC President Frank D. Sánchez to members of the
President’s Inclusive Excellence Commission.

Technology Takes Therapy out of the Office and onto Electronic Platform

“Not everyone is comfortable with this reality, but technology is here. You can’t un-ring the bell,” says Professor of Social Work Frederic Reamer

First-in-Family Fund – Legacy, Inspiration and Future

Rhode Island College Impact

Honoring the legacy of Rhode Island College, the inspiration exemplified by his parents and the promise of future first-generation students who will walk RIC’s halls, RIC President Frank D. Sánchez has established the First-in-Family Fund.

RIC’s New Associate Vice President for Community, Equity and Diversity

Rhode Island College Impact

On Jan. 17, 2017, RIC alumna Anna Cano Morales ’99 became Rhode Island College’s first associate vice president for community, equity and diversity. Her focus will be on the college’s strategic goal of inclusive excellence.