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

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. 

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

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

The Wallpaper* USA 400 honors the people defining America's creative landscape, including many RISD alums.

Four ongoing research projects by faculty and recent alums focus on composting, improving the visual data used to drive climate research, sustainable biomaterials and tenants’ rights.

For RISD alums Yelitsa Jean-Charles, Sarah Unruh, Amanda White and Brinton Jaecks, playtime is a full-time job. 

A devotee of historical workwear, the environmentally conscious new grad will show his all-cotton collection at New York Fashion Week in September.