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MEET OUR GRADUATES: Chicoine is Now a Three-Time School of Nursing Grad

Rhode Island College Impact

Chicoine opted to return to Rhode Island College because “the support is unparalleled,” she said.

MEET OUR GRADUATES: Lackman Prepares to Wrestle Finance Reports, Not Opponents

The reigning NCAA Division III national champion in wrestling says the sport taught him to never give up.

MEET OUR GRADUATES: Once Homeless, Garcia is Now Pursuing a Career in Social Work

Rhode Island College Impact

Forty-eight-year-old Francisca Garcia is not only graduating with a bachelor’s degree in social work, she has already been accepted into RIC’s M.S.W. program. 

MEET OUR GRADUATES: Business is Ballooning for Finance Major Samantha Sousa

Samantha Sousa is co-owner of Up & Away Balloons R.I., LLC, a woman-run, R.I.-based business.

RIC Partnership Removes Barriers to a Community Health Worker’s Dream

Rhode Island College Impact

Upon completion of this unique M.S.W. program, Silvia Adames will become a fully licensed behavioral health counselor.

What’s Better Than Reading About History? Digging it Up Yourself

Immersive Experiences in Education: Aidan Mooney rounded out their history major by joining an archaeological dig.

MEET OUR GRADUATES: Jelyssa D’Lugo Pays It Forward to Future Nursing Students

Rhode Island College Impact

Nursing student Jelyssa D’Lugo ‘22 knew when she transferred to RIC that she wanted to be as involved as possible on campus. She couldn’t have predicted just how much she would do.

RIC Student Vet, Alex Ortiz, Wins VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship

Ortiz will conduct research on Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits and address legislators about amending the bill.

4 Students Take History from the Class to a Podcast

RIC history majors are the lively co-hosts of “Operation History”

RIC Student Veteran Fills Vital Role in State's Vaccine Distribution

Nicole McKay works behind the scenes to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to the Rhode Island community.