Student Stories

RISD announces plans to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2021 and the Class of 2020 safely and responsibly this spring.

Students finish the fall semester by sharing their final projects with visiting experts from around the world.

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.