Martin Richard Institute for Social Justice at Bridgewater State University

06/01/2026

05/21/2026

Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is all about digital access and inclusion. Here are some things to keep in mind: always check color contrast, add alt text to images and captions to videos, and use proper headings in documents. Learn more: https://ow.ly/mZn950Z2izW

05/19/2026

Do you know a recent grad or student who has moved off-campus for the summer? Now is a great time to update your current address in your voter registration!

Visit https://vote.gov to check or update your voter registration today!

04/24/2026

Class is in session! We’re breaking down civil rights and liberties in fun, digestible formats for kids and grownups alike in our new series, Know Your Rights University, now streaming on YouTube.

Teaching kids the power of their own voices and how things work around here has never been more important — or fun ☺️

Get to know friends Lisa and Aaron as they learn about free speech in school through the landmark Supreme Court case Tinker v. Des Moines at youtube.com/watch?v=_oHOpzjDynY

04/16/2026

Did you know that athletes make excellent candidates for blood donation due to high blood volumes and accelerated recovery time?

Make your appointment to give blood with TOMORROW from 9:30-3:30 right here on campus! https://donate.ribc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/81795

Special thanks to our friends Jaden, Josh and DJ (Bridgewater State University Athletics) for helping share some important blood donation stats!

04/15/2026

Lubin School alumnus Henry Richard ’25 has a deep passion for running. He’s completed nine marathons to date, and April 20’s Boston Marathon will mark his tenth. It will also be a return to the site where his life changed forever—where tragedy struck his family during the Boston Marathon bom...

04/13/2026

There is a constant need for new blood donors. Take the first step and sign up for our Blood drive this Friday from 9:30-3:30pm!

The bloodmobile will be parked in the MBTA Rotary, pre-registration is encouraged to ensure your appointment.

https://donate.ribc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/81795

04/10/2026

Did you know that one blood donation can save multiple lives?

Make an impact when you sign up to donate blood with MRISJ and the Rhode Island Blood Center next Friday from 9:30-3:30pm in the MBTA roundabout on BSU's campus.

https://donate.ribc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/81795

04/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who helped make Bridgewater State University's Giving Day a success! Because of you, we are providing a transformative education – for every student, without exception.

04/02/2026

Let us hear you roar, Bears! Have you made your gift yet? Help us finish strong and make a difference to support the next generation of BSU students!

Help us make Bridgewater State University's Giving Day a success and designate your gift to the MRISJ Fund for Greatest Needs
https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/BSUGIVES/team/MRISJ