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New Full-Time Faculty Members Broaden the Scope of a RISD Education

The community welcomes 14 experienced art and design educators, including a new librarian for the Fleet Library.

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RISD’s 2023–24 Academic Year Begins After Eventful Move-In Weekend

From being greeted at their dorm rooms during move-in by President Williams to enjoying an evening at the RISD Museum, the Class of 2027 had a lively first week on campus.

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Meet the Creatives Behind Supima’s Annual Design Competition

RISD graduate Sahara Clemons is one of eight finalists.

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Project Open Door Alums Return to RISD for Print and Design Collaboration

Emerging artists and designers worked with TLAD students and community arts educator Jacques Bidon to honor historic Rhode Island figures.

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Artists of All Ages Access RISD through Pre-College and Other Continuing Ed Programs

From its on-campus Pre-College program to online classes and a new Summer Teen Art Institute in Shanghai, RISD CE focuses on accessibility.

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Tsugumi Maki to Lead RISD Museum

The RISD Museum has named Tsugumi Maki as its next director. 
 

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Social Justice and Sustainability Front and Center for 2023 RISD Maharam Fellows

Nine RISD students and recent alums worked with government and nonprofit organizations from Providence to Singapore.

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RISD’s Center for Complexity Developing Design Manual for Maintaining Life on Earth

An ongoing initiative brings together experts and futurists from around the world to consider planetary policy decisions that increase the odds of our survival.