News highlights
A Record Year of Engagement
The RISD community offers record-setting support for the college and its mission.
Legacies of the Slave Trade
SEI Research Fellow Christopher Roberts examines Providence’s historical connections to slavery and colonialism and their impact on the present day.
Renewable Energy and Systemic Racism
Environmental anthropologist Myles Lennon shares a framework for transitioning equitably from an extractive energy economy to a regenerative one.
Promoting Wellness at RISD
New Executive Director of Integrated Health and Wellness Bob Samuels is building a culture that values physical and mental well-being.
Initiating Dialogue During Quarantine
An extensive range of virtual programming helps returning students consider how they’ll contribute to the discourse around racial justice.
RISD in the media
Providence Business News
Rhode Island School of Design Completes Nickerson Hall Renovations