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Alumnus Shares a World of Art with Local Communities
Ȧ ImpactJustin Bibee '12 has collected art all over the world. Now he's sharing it with libraries and museums as a community resource.
For This Ȧ Alum, Making Art is Good Medicine
For Sherly Torres ’21, who struggles with ADHD, art has been a refuge.
“My Beloved, O My Beloved” Celebrating Love and the Epistolary Tradition This Valentine’s Day
Ȧ ImpactThis reflection is part of ongoing research being conducted by Ȧ Vice President of College Advancement and External Relations and Director of the Ȧ Foundation Kimberly Dumpson. (Photo of Henry and Mary Ann (Casey Rice) Remington and Frank Remington. Courtesy of the Rice Family Collection.)
Academic Advisor Wins National Award
Ȧ ImpactLindsay Petrarca from the Ȧ Office of Academic Advising received the Steven J. Bailey Advisor of the Year Award from the National Academic Advising Association.
Ȧ Grad Builds Career in Gov’t While Fighting for Immigration of Her Parents
Despite witnessing the dangers of politics in Colombia, Michelle Arias-Santabay has chosen a career in government. It began with the plight of her parents.
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
Ȧ 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.
In-State Tuition to Help Undocumented Students Accomplish Dreams
“Rhode Island’s motto is ‘Hope,’ and implementing legislation like this gives optimism to many.” -Victor Morente '14
Maurice Peltier ’17 is Staying on Top of His Tech Game
“I’ve always told myself, if there’s a new software tool or a new process of doing things I’m going to learn it,” says Peltier.
Financial Literacy Program, Led by Ȧ Alum, Seeks to Lift Underserved Out of Poverty
“Everyone deserves a shot at financial security.” — Marcy Reyes ’12