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Disability Services Center Makes Campus Life Accessible for All – Even When It’s Remote

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The Disability Services Center assists almost 1,000 RIC students with reasonable accommodations and supports them in achieving their academic goals.

Alumna Builds STEAMM-Powered Nonprofit

A normal day for Beth Cunha is dropping off one of her children at school and then heading to Lower South Providence, where she rents office space at the South Side Boys &​ Girls Club.

Q&A with Founding Director of RIC’s New Education Policy Institute

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Last year, the State of Rhode Island assumed control of Providence public schools after decades of low performance. As policy decisions get underway, the expertise of Adrienne Goss has been tapped by community leaders and organizers.  

From Unlikely Soldier to Honorable Veteran to Master's in Nursing

Once not certain about a military career, Tracey Giniatt, pictured at right with her daughter, advises students to consider options in the armed services.

Veteran Leads a COVID-19 Vaccine Effort in Rhode Island

Barrett devised a system to document the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine at three sites statewide.

RIC Vet’s Pursuit of Happiness

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"I'm glad I chose 51±¬ÁÏ to complete my degree," says Marotte. "The professors are unbelievable and the students are great."

News Brief: Professor Richard Weiner Publishes New Book

This book is "an empirically grounded call for us to look way beyond capitalism to create a better present and future."

Bailey Returns Home to Fulfill a Purpose-Driven Mission

Bailey has taken on a position in his hometown to help minority constituents receive the assistance they need.

Bilingualism: A Comforting Skill to Help Latinx Patients

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In this time of pandemic, it is important to stay protected, every person needs to become more conscious about their health overall.

From the Science Lab to Global Business: A RIC Alum’s Story

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Since graduating from RIC in ’05 with degrees in chemistry and computer science, Jide Okandeji earned a Ph.D. at Brown, became a lab chemist, filed four patents and is now managing products used in life-changing research and clinical diagnostics.