Student Stories

Interior Architecture students debate the fate of Civil Rights leader Rosa Parks’ former home in Detroit.

Sculpture majors in a junior research studio draw inspiration from visiting experts working in a wide range of disciplines.

Departments across campus virtually open their doors to help first-year students choose a major course of study.
RISD participates in a Microsoft virtual reality study aimed at developing an immersive classroom environment that meets the needs of artists and designers.

Since August 2019 RISD has raised $15 million to fund a new program that recruits and supports outstanding graduate students.

Graphic Design sophomores get outside for an embodied lesson in type design.

The RISD community makes time to discuss civic engagement and get out the vote for the November 3 presidential election.

Academic leaders convene at Convocation 2020 and invite the community back to a radically reenvisioned campus.

A new publication captures the brilliant work and inclusive ethos of RISD’s Apparel Design class of 2020.