2025 News

For many students, the path to a high-tech career in oceanography can feel like a distant shore. However, a unique partnership between CCRI and the University of Rhode Island is bridging that gap, turning local students into the next generation of ocean explorers.

The Community College of Rhode Island’s Cybersecurity Club has established itself as one of the best in the country.

CCRI is helping move Rhode Island forward by opening doors to education, preparing students for real careers, and supporting a stronger workforce. Through hands-on programs, partnerships, and a focus on equity, CCRI is creating opportunity across the state.

The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) recently hosted a delegation of emerging leaders from Japan and the Republic of Korea at the Westerly Education Center (WEC) as part of the U.S. Department of State’s prestigious International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). The visit highlighted CCRI’s nationally recognized role in maritime workforce development and its designation as a Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education.

The Community College of Rhode Island is proud to once again join the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and the Salvation Army in spreading joy this holiday season through participation in the annual Toys for Tots campaign. Every year, CCRI serves as a trusted collection site, rallying our community to ensure that children across Rhode Island experience the magic and warmth of the season.