Rhode Island College Alumni & Foundation

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.

Purchase your ticket today: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=c725b116-366f-4812-9d8a-0c095fdaf943&envId=p-EPUywNrf-kqWkmJxoJEY_g&zone=usa&fbclid=IwY2xjawS7fB1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFjSUx1MlVFNHFJcG5McWduc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNTE0NzcxNTY5MjI4MDYxAAEedN_xCQyuCkaSs2SlEoMf5D5WgI0QLlGK3zFjG06jh1C0BDFATp2vgFj1OyY_aem_XZ_aCcRaUVJtcHqyMRqz4Q

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!
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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.

Register for our celebration on Thursday, October 1st: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=c725b116-366f-4812-9d8a-0c095fdaf943&envId=p-EPUywNrf-kqWkmJxoJEY_g&zone=usa&fbclid=IwY2xjawS7fB1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFjSUx1MlVFNHFJcG5McWduc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNTE0NzcxNTY5MjI4MDYxAAEedN_xCQyuCkaSs2SlEoMf5D5WgI0QLlGK3zFjG06jh1C0BDFATp2vgFj1OyY_aem_XZ_aCcRaUVJtcHqyMRqz4Q

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. 🎉

Register for our celebration on Thursday, October 1st: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=c725b116-366f-4812-9d8a-0c095fdaf943&envId=p-EPUywNrf-kqWkmJxoJEY_g&zone=usa&fbclid=IwY2xjawS7fB1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFjSUx1MlVFNHFJcG5McWduc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNTE0NzcxNTY5MjI4MDYxAAEedN_xCQyuCkaSs2SlEoMf5D5WgI0QLlGK3zFjG06jh1C0BDFATp2vgFj1OyY_aem_XZ_aCcRaUVJtcHqyMRqz4Q

08/17/2026

🎉 Congratulations to three outstanding RIC alumni who have been recognized in Providence Business News' 2026 Leaders & Achievers Awards Program!

Please join us in celebrating:
⭐ Doris Blanchard '97
⭐ Viken V. Jawharjian '96
⭐ Dr. Kimberly Stack '15 Ph.D.

We are proud to see our alumni recognized among the state's most accomplished professionals.

🔗 Read more about the honorees and the awards: https://pbn.com/event/2026-leaders-and-achievers-awards-program/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=PBN%20Morning%20Call&utm_campaign=Call_2026_0708&bbeml=tp-EPUywNrf-kqWkmJxoJEY_g.jqadL7OheYU-t_z_tXL6Q0A.rZ8x7JylYmEm9sQaX3PqorQ.lJ60yaaQ7h0K0vnY-Qd7llw

08/13/2026

The Soundtrack of Campus Life 🎶
From packed crowds in 1983 to the incredible energy of last year's 2025 Homecoming Concert, live music has always brought the RIC community together.

This Throwback Thursday, we're celebrating the performances, friendships, and unforgettable memories that have made RIC's campus come alive for generations.

⚓Don't miss this year's Homecoming Alumni & Family Weekend October 16–17, 2026! Enjoy our lineup of events, entertainment, and opportunities to reconnect with fellow Anchors.

Register today: https://www.ric.edu/ric-alumni-foundation/alumni-events/homecoming-alumni-family-weekend/homecoming-events-and-registration