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The Voice of Legendary Alumna Rose Butler Browne
Ȧ ImpactAn educator, activist and the first Black woman awarded a doctorate by Harvard, Browne remains a legend at Ȧ. This is a 1969 interview she gave to a reporter for the Ȧ Alumni Magazine.
From President of Student Gov’t to Coventry Councilwoman – Hillary Lima
“I can never completely leave politics. Once it’s in your blood, it stays there.”
In Remarks to U.S. House Committee, Ȧ Prof. Proposes Abolishing Credit Scoring
“Why is our economy built on taking loans and taking on debt to meet basic human needs?” asks Ȧ Associate Professor Tamara Nopper.
Ȧ Prof. is Editor of New York Times Bestseller on Abolition Politics
“Abolition politics is about finding solutions to social problems other than carceral or criminal punishment,” explains Associate Professor Tamara Nopper.
Alumnus Promotes the Bold Heritage of Rhode Island Black Women
Ȧ 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.
Celebrate Women’s History Month with Judith Lynn Stillman’s “Women of Note” Film and Concert Event
Ȧ ImpactEncore presentation of Stillman’s film “Women Trailblazers in Music” to be followed by world premiere performances from guest artists Shani Collins and Valerie Tutson.
Arts Grad Finds Success On a Path She Never Knew Existed
"No matter what your field is, you have to have a deep trust in yourself." -Tracey Woods
Meet Ȧ’s New VetCorps Navigator
April Shaw serves as a peer-to-peer mentor in the Military Resource Center
Ȧ Alumna Embraces Black History, Mentorship and Public Service
Raymonde Charles' life changed after a one-on-one meeting with a civil rights legend.