Faculty stories
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.
RISD Launches “Race in Art & Design” Cluster Hire Search
As part of its commitment to address institutional racism and advance social equity, RISD is hiring 10 new faculty as part of a cluster hire initiative focused on race and decolonization in art and design.
New Teaching Talent on Tap
RISD welcomes new full-time faculty members in Experimental and Foundation Studies, Fine Arts, and Architecture and Design.
Faculty Members Honored
Matthew Bird and Avishek Ganguly earn the 2019/20 John R. Frazier Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Designed for Sustainable Living
A RISD team creates a stunning, energy-efficient getaway in New York’s Catskill Mountains.
Designing for the Future of Mobility
Students and faculty partner with Hyundai Motor Group to improve the way people move through—and live in—the world.
Renewed Focus > New Perspective
Assistant Professor Sean Salstrom encourages students to make discoveries within—and beyond—the constraints of remote learning.
Repurposing Machines to Save Lives
Through the RI-based Ventilator Project, three alumni are working to get much-needed equipment to hospitalized COVID patients.
Planning for the New Public Realm
Remote learning has inspired a dynamic revamp of a core Landscape Architecture studio—and a heightened sense of mission.