Institute for Portuguese and Lusophone World Studies at RI College

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Founded in 2006, the IPLWS is a nucleus of education on Portuguese language and world cultures.

The IPLWS is dedicated to fostering connections between Rhode Island College and Lusophone communities in the region and pursuing scholarly research and cultural projects related to the Portuguese language and Lusophone cultures.

10/23/2026

Calling all educators: Join us on Nov 14 at Rhode Island College (RIC) for the World Languages Education speaker series on "Resisting Ideocide: embracing our students' languages", a workshop presented by Dr. Noelia Sánchez-Walker. Register here: https://www.rifla.org/event-6876473
RIFLA
Coalition for a Multilingual RI
World Languages Education at Rhode Island College

Upcoming event! Save the date for the next World Languages Speaker with keynote speaker Noelia Sánchez Walker on Saturday, November 14th.

Register now!

09/28/2026

Follow your passion at Rhode Island College (RIC) - all of them!
RIC Women Soccer goalie N.Nunes is a double major in Early Childhood Education and Portuguese! MVP in the field, in the classroom and in the community!

09/28/2026

Rhode Island College (RIC) student Elena C. presenting her research following her Summer Internship in Biotechnology in Lisbon with Study in Portugal Network! Congratulations, Elena!

06/20/2026

Rhode Island College (RIC) Biotechnology students Elena C. and Kaylee A. are interning in Lisbon this summer in two Portuguese Labs through Study in Portugal Network, focusing on immunology and cancer research! They were both awarded scholarships from the Institute for Portuguese and Lusophone World Studies at RI College! Bom trabalho, Elena e Kaylee!

06/13/2026

Return to RIC! If you left Rhode Island College (RIC) and did not attend elsewhere, all you need to do is complete our reactivation form through the Registrar's Office. Get started right now!
If you left Rhode Island College (RIC) and attended another college or university, you will just reapply by completing the Rhode Island College Transfer Application. Get started today!
https://www.ric.edu/admissions-financial-aid/returning-ric

06/13/2026

New Student Orientation starts on Monday, June 15! Learn about the Portuguese American Scholarship Foundation (PASF) scholarship for incoming students at Rhode Island College (RIC)
Learn more here and apply by August 28: https://conta.cc/4dWJbT1

06/09/2026

Announcement: New scholarship in Portuguese at Rhode Island College (RIC)!
The Portuguese American Scholarship Foundation, the Rhode Island Foundation and the Institute for Portuguese and Lusophone World Studies at RI College at Rhode Island College proudly announce the Portuguese American Scholarship Foundation (PASF) scholarship for incoming students at Rhode Island College (RIC)
Learn more here: https://conta.cc/4dWJbT1
Coalition for a Multilingual RI
Coordenação do Ensino de Português nos EUA
AATSP American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese
RIFLA
RI Day of Portugal

Email from Institute for Portuguese and Lusophone World Studies at Rhode Island College For Immediate Release: Monday, June 8, 2026 Contact: Silvia Oliveira, [email protected] New Scholarship in Portu

06/02/2026

The Rhode Island College (RIC) Early Enrollment Program for highly motivated high school seniors and select juniors awards College credits in Portuguese 4 and 5!
The Spring 2026 EEP Newsletter features Ms. Lisa Almeida's Seekonk HS Portuguese 5 field trip to Rhode Island College where they met film directors Claire Andrade-Watkins and Christian de Rezendes!
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https://www.ric.edu/academics/early-enrollment-program

05/26/2026

Meet the 2026 Best Graduating Major in Portuguese Studies at Rhode Island College (RIC): https://conta.cc/4v9wPMT
Coordenação do Ensino de Português nos EUA
AATSP American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese
Coalition for a Multilingual RI
World Languages Education at Rhode Island College

05/08/2026

I was honored to give the keynote address at the Bristol Community College celebration of the 2026 Portuguese World Language Day! Thank you, Dr. Carlos Almeida, Dr. Odete Amarelo and LusoCentro for the invitation. Congratulations to all students and teachers who presented and attended the event!
Coordenação do Ensino de Português nos EUA of Instituto Camões/MNE
Rhode Island College (RIC)
AATSP American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese

Address

Sylvan R. Forman Center 201, Rhode Island College, 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Providence, RI
02908

Telephone

+14014568496

Website

https://www.ric.edu/department-directory/institute-portuguese-and-lusophone-world-studies

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