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Student Nurses of Color & New Taskforce Ignite Call to Action
"When we talk about diversifying the nursing workforce, we need to ask why there is a lack of diversity," says Turnipseed. "Why are student nurses of color struggling? What is different about their experiences than their white counterparts?
RIC’s School of Nursing Takes Active Role in Diversity & Inclusion
Patrice Turnipseed, co-founder and president of the Multicultural Student Nurse Organization
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.
Miranda Scholarship Winners
Lin-Manuel Miranda's scholarship supports first-generation and underrepresented students in the performing arts.
RIC Extends King's Legacy Virtually
RIC Interim Associate Dean of Students Pegah Rahmanian says Martin Luther King's perspective remains relevant.
And Still I Rise: RIC Senior Ayana Bass Uplifting Others Through Education
Each one, reach one, Bass advocates.
Renowned Filmmaker Features RIC Dancers in New Film
"We're protesting in the streets to fight for equal rights. We're shot in the streets because we don't have equal rights. And then we're rioting in the streets to show how angry we are, which only leads to us hurting each other – same old stuff, different day."
The RIC Concert Chorus Just Made History with a Grammy Consideration
Rhode Island College Impact"We are a small institution and yet we have a disproportionate amount of internationally famous performing artists who graduate from here. I cannot tell you how proud I am of the hard work and talent of our students." — Conductor Teresa Coffman
From ESL to Medical School, RIC Grad Overcomes Obstacles in Pursuit of Her Dreams
Rhode Island College ImpactThanks to the help and guidance provided at Project ExCEL, Feliz-Lima obtained a state scholarship.
Remote Internship Brings Her Closer to Her Calling
"For the first time, I don't feel afraid anymore to tell someone that I'm interested in writing professionally. That's all because of this internship."