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In a presentation hosted by the RI Chamber of Commerce, Airbnb cofounder Joe Gebbia 05 GD/ID spoke about the entrepreneurial advantages of knowing how to solve problems the way he learned at RISD.
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Contributing to its critical and popular success, six RISD alumni were invited to show work in the 2017 Whitney Biennial.
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At RISD’s 2017 Commencement ceremony, speakers urged graduates to reflect on who they’ve become and how they can impact the world.
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RISD grads and Airbnb cofounders Joe Gebbia 05 GD/ID and Brian Chesky 04 ID are among the honored guests joining the celebration at Commencement 2017.
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Amy Kulper, newly appointed head of the Architecture department, looks forward to collaborating with colleagues and building on RISD’s strengths.
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Students gather constructive criticism and practice presenting their work in a professional setting at RISD’s annual Design Portfolio Review.
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Photographer Nicole Buchanan 15 PH returns to RISD to talk about her compelling series now on view at the RISD Museum.
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Artist and former Black Panther Party member Emory Douglas shares highlights from more than 50 years of creative resistance.