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The Q&A: Alumna Kyla Pecchia is Legal Counsel for R.I. Attorney General
Kyla Pecchia ’13 discusses navigating government law in a male-dominated field.
Alumna Sarah Cote Works to Heal a Community
This year’s national theme for Women’s History Month is “Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope.” Social worker Sarah Cote ’18 exemplifies that maxim in her work with Cranston residents.
The Voice of Legendary Alumna Rose Butler Browne
Rhode Island College ImpactAn educator, activist and the first Black woman awarded a doctorate by Harvard, Browne remains a legend at Rhode Island College. This is a 1969 interview she gave to a reporter for the RIC Alumni Magazine.
From President of Student Gov’t to Councilwoman: A Q&A with Alumna Hillary Lima
“I can never completely leave politics. Once it’s in your blood, it stays there.”
Alumnus Promotes the Bold Heritage of Rhode Island Black Women
Rhode Island College Impact“Black women have for centuries risen against the challenges of systemic racism and gender oppression. They are ‘women who dared,’” says Vice President Kimberly Dumpson.
Arts Grad Finds Success On a Path She Never Knew Existed
Rhode Island College Impact"No matter what your field is, you have to have a deep trust in yourself." -Tracey Woods
RIC Alumna Embraces Black History, Mentorship and Public Service
Raymonde Charles' life changed after a one-on-one meeting with a civil rights legend.
Alumnus Shares a World of Art with Local Communities
Rhode Island College ImpactJustin Bibee '12 has collected art all over the world. Now he's sharing it with libraries and museums as a community resource.
For This RIC Alum, Making Art is Good Medicine
For Sherly Torres ’21, who struggles with ADHD, art has been a refuge.
RIC Grad Builds Career in Gov’t While Fighting for Immigration of Her Parents
Despite witnessing the dangers of politics in Colombia, Michelle Arias-Santabay has chosen a career in government. It began with the plight of her parents.