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Director of Research Soul Brown welcomes the audience

RISD Research Presents Projects by Students, Faculty and Alums Integrating Art, Design and Science

Director of Research Soul Brown hosts A I R Showcase of Arts, Innovation and Research as part of DESIGN WEEK RI.

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RISD Launches Lift Every Voice Civic Engagement Series

New programming promotes healthy discourse and proactive, ethical action across campus and beyond.

Cey Adams speaks at the DESIGN WEEK RI keynote

Iconic Artist and Graphic Designer Cey Adams Inspires RISD Community

The founding creative director of Def Jam Recordings visited RISD as part of DESIGN WEEK RI.

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Jennifer Bissonnette Named Houghton P. Metcalf, Jr. (HD 96) Director of RISD’s Edna W. Lawrence Nature Lab

The biologist and marine scientist discusses the Nature Lab’s evolving mission, the hunger among RISD students for hard sciences, and externally funded research projects in the works.

Johanna Barthmaier-Payne scans yellow flowers for new platform

NSF Funds Research Collaboration between RISD and Partner Institutions

RISD team led by principal investigator Johanna Barthmaier-Payne and researchers at URI, UNH and University of Louisville will develop nature-based climate solutions to stormwater management issues.

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Surge in RISD Community Engagement Boosts Giving and Volunteerism

Alumni, friends and families donated over $9 million in fiscal year 2024 in support of student scholarships, campus resources and more.

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RISD Students Introduced to Fine Arts Scene via Trek NYC

RISD Careers and Alumni + Family Relations team up on summer travel program exploring studios, galleries, arts nonprofits, residency programs and more.