Rhode Island College Alumni & Foundation

09/10/2026

Congratulations to Carina L. Pinto De Chacon ’01, recipient of the 2026 Rhode Island College Feinstein School of Education and Human Development Honor Roll Award.

A dedicated educational leader and advocate, Carina has spent more than two decades serving Providence schools and empowering students, families, and communities. As Providence Schools Chief of the Family and Community Engagement, she works to amplify community voices and create opportunities for student success. Her journey from multilingual learner to educational leader is a powerful testament to resilience, perseverance, and the transformative impact of education.

We are proud to celebrate her leadership and service!

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09/09/2026

⚓We’re excited to reveal our Homecoming food trucks joining us on Saturday, October 17, from 12–3 p.m.

🍕 W’s Mobile Wood Fired Pizza Oven
Fresh, hot, wood-fired pizza? Yes, please!
🥪 Dee's Deli Food Truck
Deli favorites and side salads for a delicious midday bite.
🥣 Green Goods
Fresh açai bowls with a variety of toppings and delicious options.
And don’t forget to save room for festival favorites!
🍎 Candy apples
🍪 Fried Oreos
🥨 Fried dough
🍟 French fries

✨ Purchase your tickets today: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=bccb86da-98ab-4e43-ba93-6ea75390404c&envId=p-EPUywNrf-kqWkmJxoJEY_g&zone=usa

09/03/2026

⚓ Join us for the RIC Homecoming Family Festival!
Bring your family and enjoy an afternoon filled with creativity, entertainment, live music, delicious treats, and fun for all ages.

🎨 Caricature artists
📝 Origami workshop
🍭 Sandy Candy
🎶 Live music
🔮 Numerology, tarot & palm readings
🤹 Roving artists
🐐 Family-friendly animal experience and MORE!

✨ Purchase your tickets today: https://www.ric.edu/ric-alumni-foundation/alumni-events/homecoming-alumni-family-weekend/homecoming-events-and-registration

09/02/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Rhode Island College Faculty of Arts & Sciences Honor Roll recipients!
🎉 Julie Bjurman '10, '16 M.A.
🎉 Dr. Ivelisse Sabater M.Ed. Th.D. '04
🎉 Sarah Prickel-Kane '13

From advancing student success and educational equity to inspiring the next generation through the arts, these outstanding alumni exemplify the impact of a Rhode Island College education.

Join us as we celebrate their achievements at the 2026 Alumni Awards on Thursday, October 1st.

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09/01/2026

New year. New possibilities. Same Anchor pride. ⚓

The academic year is officially underway, and RIC is moving forward!

🎓 Enrollment is on track to exceed 6,800 students
📈 Up from 6,645 last fall
❤️ 63% of entering students chose RIC as their first-choice college

Thank you to our alumni and friends for continuing to support, celebrate and strengthen our RIC community.

Here’s to a great year, Anchors! 🎉⚓

08/27/2026

⚓ Throwback Thursday: Student life is what you make it.

These photos from 1983, 1984, and today remind us that student organizations have long been at the heart of campus life. Across generations, they've created opportunities to make every student's experience uniquely their own.

While the faces and events may have changed over the years, the excitement of getting involved continues to bring students together.

Were you part of a student organization at RIC? We'd love to hear about your favorite memories!
Programming (RIC)

08/26/2026

Congratulations to Mike Neal Jr. ’16, recipient of the 2026 Rhode Island College Rising Alumni Award.

A dedicated student advocate and advisor, Mike is known for his compassionate, student-centered approach to helping learners navigate their academic journeys with confidence and a strong sense of belonging. As a former RIC student-athlete and current high school basketball coach, he continues to mentor and inspire young people both on and off campus.

We are proud to celebrate his leadership, service, and unwavering commitment to student success.

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08/25/2026

08/19/2026

👏⚓ Congratulations to Sara Reilly ’11, ’13 MA, recipient of the 2026 Rhode Island College Alumni Staff Award.

Sara has spent more than a decade supporting students on their academic journeys with transfer advising, curriculum, and student success systems. Through her leadership, she has helped countless students to learn about student support platforms, ensuring the technology is used effectively to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.

We are proud to recognize her contributions to the RIC community. 🎉

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