Equity and Inclusion Stories
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SEI Research Fellow Christopher Roberts examines Providence’s historical connections to slavery and colonialism and their impact on the present day.
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The RISD community offers record-setting support for the college and its mission.
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Environmental anthropologist Myles Lennon shares a framework for transitioning equitably from an extractive energy economy to a regenerative one.
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New Executive Director of Integrated Health and Wellness Bob Samuels is building a culture that values physical and mental well-being.
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As part of its commitment to address institutional racism and advance social equity, RISD is hiring 10 new faculty as part of a cluster hire initiative focused on race and decolonization in art and design.
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An extensive range of virtual programming helps returning students consider how they’ll contribute to the discourse around racial justice.
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Continuing Education partners with Rhode Island Department of Education to offer free online art and design classes to underserved youth.
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Soul Brown is focused on building a comprehensive and equitable ecosystem to support faculty research.