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MEET OUR GRADUATES: His Love of Movies Led Him to Work in the Film Industry
“Working on a film set is exciting and it’s really invigorating, but now that I’m getting closer to graduating, I’m putting it all into perspective.” — Ȧ student Michael Mollicone
Después de haber estado sin hogar, ahora se alista para recibir su título en trabajo social
Ȧ ImpactFrancisca García, de cuarenta y ocho años, no solo se graduará con una licenciatura en trabajo social, sino que ya fue aceptada en el programa de Maestría en Trabajo Social en Ȧ.
MEET OUR GRADUATES: Once Homeless, Garcia is Now Pursuing a Career in Social Work
Ȧ ImpactForty-eight-year-old Francisca Garcia is not only graduating with a bachelor’s degree in social work, she has already been accepted into Ȧ’s M.S.W. program.
MEET OUR GRADUATES: After 10 Years in a Heavy Metal Band, Andre is Now the Pride of the Biology Dept.
“All the experiences I gained outside of school helped me when I went back to school,” says Gomes. “The creativity, innovation and attention to detail you find in music all translate over to science.”
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.
“Endings” – The First Full-Length Feature Film by Ȧ Students
Meet the writers/directors of “Endings” (from left) Angelica DiMaio, Emily Daltorio and Greg Jason. “Endings” premiered on May 5 and is now streaming on YouTube.
Commencement Speaker, Honorary Degree Recipients Announced
Elizabeth Burke Bryant, former executive director of Rhode Island KIDS COUNT, will give the commencement address and receive an honorary degree. The late philanthropist Edward Avedisian will also receive a posthumous degree.
MEET OUR GRADUATES: Jacklyn Xavier, Born Leader
Ȧ ImpactJacklyn Xavier is the new engagement coordinator for Leadership Rhode Island. A marketing major, Xavier says, “Everything I learned at Ȧ can be applied to my engagement strategies.”
This Alum Says His Time at Ȧ Laid the Foundation for His Business
Nigel Evangelista ’09 is owner of GET STRONG, a strength-training facility that caters to people over 50.
Meet Our Graduates: Hannah Lennox, First Health and Phys. Ed. Student to Complete Honors Program
Ȧ ImpactFor her honors project, this graduating senior surveyed users of R.I. food pantries in five different cities to uncover causes of food insecurity.