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Statement from the Ȧ Foundation on the Passing of Alan Shawn Feinstein
From Executive Director Eric Shoen, on behalf of the foundation’s staff and board of directors.
Ȧ Foundation Welcomes New Director
Ȧ ImpactEric Shoen is a certified fundraising executive with 25 years of philanthropic experience.
Mother-Son Duo Working Toward Education Degrees Together
Catherine and William Reyes hope to influence future generations through teaching.
$300K Biology Fellowship Established by Prof. Emeritus Lloyd & Terri Matsumoto
Ȧ ImpactThis fellowship is designed to strengthen the Department of Biology and attract more students.
Two Ȧ Educators Awarded for Contributions to Multilingual Learning Education
Laura Faria-Tancinco ’15 (left) and Professor Emerita Nancy Cloud were recognized by the Rhode Island Teachers of English Language Learners.
New Scholarship Honors the Legacy of a Dedicated Nurse
Scholarship seeks to lessen the financial burden for undergraduate nursing students.
Alumni Mentorship Program Gets Financial Backing from Papitto and DeStefano Funds
Ȧ ImpactAlumni mentorship is a way to ensure that Ȧ students are not only successful in college but in their chosen professions.
Anna Cano-Morales is “a Pioneer” for Latinx Women with Political Aspirations in Rhode Island
“Never be apologetic about being a woman or having an accent or your educational trajectory. Be proud of it.” -Anna Cano-Morales
Ȧ, RI Foundation Partner to Develop Pipeline of Diverse Fundraising Professionals
Ȧ ImpactThe new Fundraising Apprenticeship Program is a collaboration between the Ȧ School of Social Work, the Rhode Island Foundation and the Rhode Island Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals
Scholarships a Tribute to Alumna’s Creative Spirit
Through two new scholarships a new generation of Ȧ students will benefit from the late Kate Cross-Das, an alumna who possessed many creative gifts.