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Grant Aims to Elevate Latinx Behavioral Health Care in RI

Rhode Island College Impact

A School of Social Work grant will fund essential clinical behavioral health services training to assist Hispanic communities statewide.

RIC is a Pipeline for Multilingual Teaching Careers

RIC’s World Languages Education and RITE programs are pathways for certification to teach Spanish, Portuguese and French.

LASO Celebrates 50 Years Promoting the Diversity of the Latinx Culture

LASO gala celebration will be held on Thursday, Dec. 1, at the Donovan Dining Center.

RIC Alumni Increase Latinx Representation at Your Local Liquor Store

Papi’s Coquito, an alcoholic drink, was recreated to bring a tropical touch to the people of Rhode Island. 

Awardees of MHARI’s First Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Scholarship

Rhode Island College Impact

RIC students are helping to diversify the field of mental health in Rhode Island.

A Latina Strives to Change the Statistics in Her Community

Hispanics are still underrepresented in the STEM fields, says Angeliz Vargas, a mathematics major.

Bringing Health Education to the Hispanic Community

Her bilingualism was crucial in being able to connect with the Latino community

International Student Navigates a Path from ESL to Nursing School

Rhode Island College Impact

Bryan Soto found the supports necessary to achieve his dream at Rhode Island College.

Rhode Island College Becomes First Institution of Higher Education in RI to Earn Hispanic Serving Institution Status

Rhode Island College Impact

Federal designation unlocks opportunities to earn capacity building grants that strengthen the college’s ability to serve all populations.

"I am Providence students through and through. I am from the community."

Rhode Island College Impact

An Alumni Q&A with Javier Montañez, M.Ed. ’03, Superintendent of Providence Public Schools