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Two Social Work Majors Are Helping Their Latino Community
“After all these years of working in the Latino community, it’s clear to me that the United States needs more bilingual counselors.” – Cruz Zapata
Graduate Nurses Aim to Diversify Nursing Ranks and Tackle Healthcare Disparities
This group’s commitment to diversity extends beyond RIC into the Rhode Island community.
R.I. Educators Travel to Their Students’ Native Guatemala, Led by RIC Professor
Rhode Island is an ethnically diverse community. “It’s important to know where our students come from, so we can better support them in our schools.” — Asst. Prof. Erin Papa (pictured far left)
RIC Freshman Isabella Ba Wins Competitive PBS Scholarship
A communication major and tennis player, Ba is on her way to a career in newscasting.
RIC B.P.S. Student Helps Single Parents Find Safe Haven
Julissa Pereira tells her clients, “Whatever your goals are, it’s doable, it’s feasible and, if you want it, it’s within reach.” She then adds, “I’ll be behind you every step of the way.”
Art History Major Awarded Prestigious Fulbright Fellowship
This is the third year in a row that a Rhode Island College student has won a Fulbright.
RIC is Pipeline for Year Up Job Training Program in IT
These IT technicians have gone from a free job training program at Year Up to RIC Help Desk employees on their way to earning their degrees.
Internship Abroad Prepares RIC Student for International Career in Technology
“Interning or studying abroad is also a great opportunity for students to open their minds to new perspectives and ways of living and to practice a foreign language,” says Associate Professor of Portuguese Silvia Oliveira.
MEET OUR GRADUATES: Duarte Says Her Degree Will Further Her Life and the Life of Her Family and Community
“I’m happy to see my father reach his goal of having all four of his children earn a degree from Rhode Island College,” Duarte says.
MEET OUR GRADUATES: Chicoine is Now a Three-Time School of Nursing Grad
Rhode Island College ImpactChicoine opted to return to Rhode Island College because “the support is unparalleled,” she said.