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A three-day gathering organized by RISD’s Center for Complexity brings to light insights, mindsets and practices for productive problem solving in the wake of disaster.
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Eleven outstanding graduate students who began their studies at RISD last September share their global perspectives with the larger community.
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Previously vice president and associate provost for community and inclusion at Boston University, Williams became RISD’s 18th president in April.
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2021/22 was among RISD’s top five years for fundraising and set a new record for volunteering and other forms of community involvement.
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RISD welcomes 13 new full-time faculty members, including a second cohort of Race in Art & Design hires.
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First-year students from around the globe experience the start of the 2022–23 academic year at RISD.
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Multidisciplinary artist and RISD alum Jes Fan uses fungi, bacteria and hormones to produce thought-provoking sculptures.
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Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture Emily Vogler and alum José R. Menéndez are bringing communities together through the Blackstone River Commons.