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Nine Accomplished Artists, Designers and Scholars Join RISD Faculty

The new hires round out RISD’s Architecture & Design, Experimental and Foundation Studies, Fine Arts and Liberal Arts divisions.

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RISD Welcomes New and Returning Students for Academic Year 2024–25

President Crystal Williams, Provost Touba Ghadessi, other academic leaders address the Class of 2028 at uplifting Convocation ceremony. 

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Sail Away

Alums Martin Lo and Jozeph Forakis create a new style of yacht.

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RISD Maharam Fellows Fuel Change Across the Globe

RISD students and recent graduates combine art and design with sustainability and social justice in 2024 Maharam Fellowships.

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What Has 25 Rooms and Comes with the Job?

When Crystal Williams became president of Rhode Island School of Design, she moved into a Colonial Revival mansion and rolled up her sleeves.

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RISD Hosts One of the Largest Pre-College Classes in its History

The program is run by the college’s Continuing Ed division, which also offers classes and camps for kids, youth and adults and the Advanced Program Online. 

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In This Season

As a designer and educator, RISD alum and faculty member Rene Payne strives to break down social and cultural barriers. 

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Three New RISD Global Summer Courses Explore the Arts in Greece, Japan and the Philippines

Students make cross-cultural connections and take a deep dive into fundamental concepts of truth and beauty, manga and Indigenous Filipino arts traditions.