SEI Stories
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.
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.
Initiating Dialogue During Quarantine
An extensive range of virtual programming helps returning students consider how they’ll contribute to the discourse around racial justice.
Teens Connect through RISD
Continuing Education partners with Rhode Island Department of Education to offer free online art and design classes to underserved youth.
RISD Welcomes Director of Research
Soul Brown is focused on building a comprehensive and equitable ecosystem to support faculty research.
Fair Play
Project Open Door teams up with Hasbro to provide area teens with an intensive, all-virtual toy and game design workshop.
Animating Change
Students in a Film/Animation/Video studio show how animation offers a viable platform for building community.
RISD Promises Social Equity Action
The Architect’s Newspaper reports on the steps RISD will take to support BIPOC students and faculty.