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AI and VR are Transforming Social Work Education at RIC

Grant-funded research allows future social workers to assess clients using artificial intelligence and virtual reality environments.

RIC Campus Hosts COVID-19 Testing

Rhode Island College Impact

The Rhode Island National Guard has set up a COVID-19 testing site on the campus of Rhode Island College, providing access to individuals within Providence County by appointment only.

New Minor Prepares R.I.’s Workforce for Jobs in Cybersecurity

Given the danger of cyberattacks, skilled workers whose job it is to protect networks, devices, programs and data are at a premium, says RIC Assistant Professor of Computer Science Suzanne Mello-Stark.

Pushing Gender Boundaries

Reba Mitchell is a work of art, a study in bold strokes.

Student Advocacy Spurs New Queer Studies Minor

"Continue the revolution," urges Derek Sherlock, "that people like Marsha Johnson and Sylvia Rivera started in the queer community 50 years ago." (From left, Madeleine Dulude, Derek Sherlock and Sissy Rosso)

God in Motion: The Sacred Art of Liturgical Dance

Management major plans to open a dance studio and perhaps connect audiences to something greater than themselves.

Away up North

Rhode Island College Impact

Le Petit Champlain (Quebec City)

Birth of a Gamer

Rhode Island College Impact

“When I transferred to RIC...I was really struggling emotionally and academically...Joining the G.A.M.E.R. club helped me connect with people.”

G.A.M.E.R.

Forget the stereotype of a gamer as some dorky, shy kid, who holes away in a dark room by himself lit only by the glow of a console. Far from isolating people into lonely basement kids, video games are bringing RIC students together. 

The Power of Story

RIC Vice President Kimberly Dumpson reflects on the importance of personal and collective history.