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Internship Abroad Prepares ӣƵ Student for International Career in Technology

“Interning or studying abroad is also a great opportunity for students to open their minds to new perspectives and ways of living and to practice a foreign language,” says Associate Professor of Portuguese Silvia Oliveira.

ӣƵ’s School of Business Offers New Sports Management Major

Let the games begin: Earn a degree in the sports business beginning fall 2023.

MEET OUR GRADUATES: Chicoine is Now a Three-Time School of Nursing Grad

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Chicoine opted to return to ӣƵ because “the support is unparalleled,” she said.

MEET OUR GRADUATES: Lackman Prepares to Wrestle Finance Reports, Not Opponents

The reigning NCAA Division III national champion in wrestling says the sport taught him to never give up.

MEET OUR GRADUATES: Once Homeless, Garcia is Now Pursuing a Career in Social Work

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Forty-eight-year-old Francisca Garcia is not only graduating with a bachelor’s degree in social work, she has already been accepted into ӣƵ’s M.S.W. program. 

MEET OUR GRADUATES: After 10 Years in a Heavy Metal Band, Andre is Now the Pride of the Biology Dept.

“All the experiences I gained outside of school helped me when I went back to school,” says Gomes. “The creativity, innovation and attention to detail you find in music all translate over to science.”

MEET OUR GRADUATES: Business is Ballooning for Finance Major Samantha Sousa

Samantha Sousa is co-owner of Up & Away Balloons R.I., LLC, a woman-run, R.I.-based business.

“Endings” – The First Full-Length Feature Film by ӣƵ Students

Meet the writers/directors of “Endings” (from left) Angelica DiMaio, Emily Daltorio and Greg Jason. “Endings” premiered on May 5 and is now streaming on YouTube.

Governor McKee Announces Budget Amendment for Hope Scholarship at ӣƵ

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“The Hope Scholarship is a win for students, families and all of Rhode Island.” -Governor McKee

Governor McKee, Congressman Langevin, ӣƵ President Warner Announce Proposal for Institute for Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies at ӣƵ

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The institute will be a national destination for students and faculty to advance the field, emphasizing the workforce for cybersecurity professionals