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CCRI Student Artemisa Correia Represents Rhode Island at National Accounting Symposium
December 03, 2025
Our Community
CCRI Officially Inaugurates President Rosemary Costigan In Historic, Celebratory Event
November 12, 2025
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CCRI Players To Continue Season With 'Pipeline' Adaptation
November 10, 2025
Our Community
CCRI Launches Season of Giving to Support Students, RI Community
November 05, 2025
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Just 17 Years Old, CCRI's Sophie Bryant Earns Major Honor For 'God Of Carnage' Role
October 16, 2025
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CCRI Partners With Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, Local Agencies For Multi-Industry Career Fair
October 15, 2025
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CCRI Players To Kick Off New Season With 'God Of Carnage' Adaptation
September 29, 2025
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CCRI's New Student Government President Lays Out Vision For Academic Year
September 25, 2025
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CCRI, Citizens Launch Banking Micro-Pathway To Build Rhode Island's Financial Services Workforce
September 24, 2025
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CCRI Officially Opens Renovated Student Services One Stop: A Central Hub for Student Success
September 23, 2025
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CCRI Launches iPad Pilot to Transform Student Success and Close Digital Divide
September 04, 2025
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CCRI Opens New Academic Year with Message of Unity: One Team, One Mission
August 29, 2025
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CCRI Players' Summer Rep Concludes With Adaptation of Shakespeare's 'Richard III'
August 12, 2025
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CCRI Launches New Mammography Certificate Program
July 29, 2025
Faculty and Staff
CCRI Professor Maureen A. Murray Honored with 2025 ACBSP Teaching Excellence Award
July 23, 2025
Our Community
CCRI Awarded $1M Grant From Lowe's Foundation To Support Trades Careers
July 21, 2025
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CCRI Players' Summer Rep Returns With Adaptation of Shakespeare's 'The Comedy of Errors'
July 18, 2025
Alumni
CCRI Alumni Association Elects Announces New President and Officers
July 17, 2025
Faculty and Staff
CCRI Welcomes Chef Kenneth Watt To Lead New Culinary Arts Program at Newport Campus
July 15, 2025
Alumni
CCRI Alum Justin Bibee Named National Peace Corps Association '40 Under 40'
July 10, 2025
Faculty and Staff
Former CCRI Athletic Administrators Vin Cullen and Kevin Salisbury Receive National Recognitions
July 08, 2025
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CCRI Cybersecurity Club Tops Regional Powerhouses In National Competition
June 27, 2025
Alumni
CCRI Alum Johnny Villella Wins Emmy For Story On Providence Patrolman
June 23, 2025
Our Community
CCRI Joins Achieving The Dream Network To Advance Student Success And Community Impact
June 16, 2025
Alumni
Asteroid Named After CCRI Alum Francine Jackson
June 16, 2025
Alumni
How Theater Alum Max Hayden Earned CCRI's Fifth Gamm Fellowship
June 11, 2025
Our Community
CCRI Students Blending Art And Science In Unique Exhibition Funded By NSF Grant
June 04, 2025
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76-year-old Musician Completing CCRI Degree Decades After Starting
June 02, 2025
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Spring 2025 Dean's List
May 28, 2025
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'Overjoyed' CCRI Graduate Opens Up On Getting Engaged At Commencement'
May 23, 2025
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CCRI Announces Winners of 2025 Student Film Festival
May 22, 2025
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CCRI Launches Bold Expansion of Work-Based Learning to Strengthen Rhode Island's Workforce
May 22, 2025
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CCRI and Delta Dental of Rhode Island Partner to Strengthen Dental Workforce for Rhode Island's Future
May 20, 2025
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CCRI Celebrates its 60th Commencement with Powerful Speeches, Generational Milestones, and a Proud Legacy of Alumni
May 16, 2025
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CCRI Softball Advances to NJCAA Division III World Series for Second Consecutive Year
May 14, 2025
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Record-Breaking CCRI Alum and World-Renowned Artist Brendan Murphy Receives Athletic Alumni Award
May 13, 2025
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CCRI Student Athletes Honored at this Year's State Scholar-Athlete Awards
May 07, 2025
Our Community
CCRI and RIC Launch New Fully Online RN-to-BSN Program
May 06, 2025
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CCRI Partners with United Way to Open 211 Satellite Office
April 29, 2025
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CCRI Launches Free Ophthalmic Technician Training Program
April 23, 2025
Faculty and Staff
CCRI Foundation Elects Four New Members to its Board of Trustees
April 23, 2025
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CCRI and Rhode Island Energy partner to launch free utilities career exploration program
April 17, 2025
Faculty and Staff
Four CCRI Faculty Honored with NISOD Awards of Excellence
April 10, 2025
Our Community
CCRI Achieves Gold Status as Military Friendly® School
April 10, 2025
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CCRI Celebrates First Cohort of MC3 Graduates, Expands Apprenticeship Readiness Program to Providence and Newport Campuses
April 08, 2025
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CCRI Dental Hygiene Clinic to Host Free Sealant and Fluoride Community Day for Children & Teens
March 31, 2025
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Lucas Johnson Named Rhode Island's 2025 New Century Transfer Scholar
March 17, 2025
2020 Success Stories: Andrew Palrao
March 14, 2025
Our Community
Governor McKee, CCRI Announces Launch of Associate Degree in Culinary Craftsmanship
March 07, 2025
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CCRI Metallica Scholars: Forging Paths to Success in Healthcare
March 05, 2025
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CCRI Women's Basketball Team Punches Ticket to National Tournament
March 05, 2025
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CCRI Players Present Stephen Sondheim's Assassins
March 04, 2025
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CCRI Players Celebrate 50 Years of Excellence
February 14, 2025
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Black History Month
February 10, 2025
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Fall 2024 Dean's List
January 08, 2025
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World Languages student and Rhode Island native wins fifth Emmy Award for film-editing technology
December 13, 2024
Our Community
College's Division of Workforce Partnerships earns 2024 PACE-RI Academic Partnership Award
December 12, 2024
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CCRI Players tackle themes of doubt and uncertainty with final production of fall semester
December 12, 2024
Faculty and Staff
Employee Spotlight: Michael Marrapodi
November 27, 2024
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Second-year Biology student, PTK scholar helps feed the homeless one sandwich at a time
November 26, 2024
Alumni
Alumni Spotlight: Flavia A. Albert, M.A.
November 25, 2024
Our Community
CCRI announces partnership with Building Futures to deliver new Apprenticeship Readiness program
November 22, 2024
Our Community
CCRI recognized as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting
November 20, 2024
Alumni
Navy experience guides CCRI alumna in her new career as a full-time Communication professor
November 07, 2024
Our Community
Second high school joins CCRI's free advanced manufacturing dual-enrollment certificate program
October 29, 2024
Our Community
CCRI receives grant to empower and celebrate First-Generation college students
October 24, 2024
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Vampire love story takes center stage as CCRI Players launch 2024-25 season
October 23, 2024
Faculty and Staff
Employee Spotlight: Joshua Seguí-Rodríguez
October 21, 2024
Alumni
Alumni Association inducts nine new members into Society of Knights and Squires
October 16, 2024
Alumni
Theater alum Wong becomes CCRI's fourth to earn Gamm fellowship in 2024-25
October 09, 2024
Our Community
CCRI celebrates grand opening of new Casino Training Academy at Lincoln Campus
October 03, 2024
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Editorial: How Philanthropy Fuels Student Success at CCRI
September 25, 2024
Our Community
Newport Campus opens its doors to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County Teen Center
September 18, 2024
Our Community
CCRI receives historic $2 million private gift to fund launch of new CCRI Advantage program
August 29, 2024
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Summer Rep season comes to a close with weekend performance of Shakespeare's Coriolanus
August 08, 2024
Our Community
CCRI joins prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative to support workforce training programs
August 06, 2024
Faculty and Staff
Employee Spotlight: Maddie Burke
July 31, 2024
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Summer Rep returns to CCRI with Players' adaptation of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing
July 17, 2024
Our Community
RI-INBRE collaborative continues to help CCRI students, faculty meet research goals
July 16, 2024
Faculty and Staff
Employee Spotlight: Leslie Filippelli-DiManna, DBA
July 12, 2024
Our Community
CCRI to host Building Bridges: Connecting Education and Industry to Workforce Development on Aquidneck Island
July 10, 2024
Faculty and Staff
Financial Aid team earns prestigious national awards for service in higher education
July 01, 2024
Our Community
CCRI, Partnership for Rhode Island join forces to launch innovative work-based learning program
June 27, 2024
Alumni
Class of 2022 alum's "hunger" for success helps launch a new wellness movement
June 26, 2024
Faculty and Staff
Theater professor Clement premiers next installment of his semi-autobiographical trilogy
June 26, 2024
Faculty and Staff
Employee Spotlight: Maya Geraldo
June 19, 2024
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Spring 2024 Dean's List
June 03, 2024
Our Community
CCRI among Rhode Island schools supported by Ørsted's proposed $5.5M Starboard Wind project
May 31, 2024
Our Community
CCRI launches its first Cannabis Training Program to meet workforce demands in fast-growing industry
May 29, 2024
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Torsiello's 'beautiful life' leads her to the commencement stage as CCRI's 2024 student speaker
May 15, 2024
Alumni
CCRI Foundation and Alumni Association elects two new members to its Board of Trustees
April 26, 2024
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CCRI Players close out the semester with production of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
April 24, 2024
Our Community
Broadway tour members visit Providence Campus next week to discuss life on the road
April 17, 2024
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First cohort of trainees graduates CCRI's GWO-certified Basic Safety Training program
April 11, 2024
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Class of 2022 grad Tavares gains acceptance into prestigious Juilliard School to pursue acting
April 01, 2024
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Unwilling to give up her dream, New Century Scholar Grace pursues a career in Archaeology
March 28, 2024
Our Community
CCRI earns Military Friendly® School designation for the third year in a row
March 27, 2024
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Insurance training grad makes investment in herself to break into a satisfying new career
March 26, 2024
Faculty and Staff
Social Sciences professor McCormack continues work to teach year-round inclusivity at CCRI
March 20, 2024
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Budding artist and Promise scholar uses newfound ability to earn South Coast grant
March 19, 2024
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Former Student Ambassador and Class of '18 grad De La Cruz earns prestigious Emerging Leader Award
March 18, 2024
Our Community
Renowned director Pitts-Wiley joins CCRI Players for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
February 28, 2024
Our Community
Secretary of Education Cardona visits CCRI to advocate for more statewide CTE training
February 21, 2024
Our Community
CCRI teams with city of Providence to host the 2024 Pell Lecture Series
February 14, 2024
Our Community
CCRI appoints new CIO, Director of Enterprise Applications to IT division
February 12, 2024
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Black History Month 2024
February 05, 2024
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Fall 2023 Dean's List
February 01, 2024
Faculty and Staff
Nursing professor Furtado named new Assistant Dean of Nursing
January 24, 2024
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A life-changing decision helps CCRI grad earn her dream career in Process Technology
January 09, 2024
Faculty and Staff
With compassion as a priority, Spirito wins prestigious PTA award
January 08, 2024
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At 90 years young, Warwick's Tortolani earns her long-awaited associate degree
December 13, 2023
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Fragility of faith, morality come to life in Players' production of Hand to God
December 06, 2023
Our Community
CCRI, RI Latino Artists come together to celebrate Latinx culture
November 24, 2023
Our Community
CCRI, U.S. Department of Energy teaming up to help Rhode Island manufacturers
November 20, 2023
Faculty and Staff
Off The Cuff: Becka Carroll
November 17, 2023
Our Community
CCRI, Gov. McKee, and state leaders celebrate opening of offshore wind safety training center
November 16, 2023
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First-Generation Spotlight: Digna Arias
November 10, 2023
Alumni
CCRI alum, professor connects Shakespeare and social justice through hip-hop
November 09, 2023
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CCRI, Delta Dental team up to address dental hygienist shortage
November 01, 2023
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Advanced manufacturing program at CCRI allows high school students to earn certificate
October 31, 2023
Faculty and Staff
Off The Cuff: Ben Miller
October 30, 2023
Our Community
CCRI earns designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
October 25, 2023
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Off The Cuff: Brianna Cox
October 12, 2023
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Aspiring theater student thrives despite visual impairment
October 04, 2023
Our Community
CCRI Players launch 2023-24 season with production of The Laramie Project
October 02, 2023
Faculty and Staff
Getting to Know: Ashley Casiano
September 25, 2023
Faculty and Staff
Three CCRI professors earn prestigious NISOD Awards for teaching excellence
September 19, 2023
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Class of '23 graduate named one of three Gamm Theater fellows for 2023-24
September 15, 2023
Our Community
CCRI announces $5 million partnership with Bally's to launch gaming-focused programming
September 14, 2023
Alumni
Alumni Association elects new President, Chair of Alumni Diversity Council
September 11, 2023
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Getting to know Dr. Costigan: A student's perspective
September 11, 2023
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CCRI theatre students gain valuable insight during summertime internship
September 07, 2023
Faculty and Staff
Dr. Costigan begins tenure as CCRI's Interim President
September 01, 2023
Our Community
CCRI Dental Clinic Offering Free Appointments for the Fall
August 02, 2023
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CCRI Players Present Antony & Cleopatra
August 02, 2023
Our Community
Cyber Camp Takes Over CCRI's Newport Campus
July 26, 2023
Faculty and Staff
Business Department Chair Coclin earns Teaching Excellence Award
June 28, 2023
Faculty and Staff
CCRI's Cybersecurity Program Director earns Community Service Recognition Award
June 26, 2023
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Updated COVID-19 vaccination policy
June 20, 2023
Faculty and Staff
Getting to Know: Carlin Weirick
June 19, 2023
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Medication Aide/Tech training for CNAs begins next week at Newport Campus
June 15, 2023
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Workforce Partnerships to offer free training this fall in the fast-growing insurance industry
June 15, 2023
Our Community
CCRI's partnership with Polaris MEP and RIDOC earns 2022 RIDOC Teamwork Award
June 13, 2023
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Spring 2023 Dean's List
June 02, 2023
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Through trying times, CCRI's Class of 2023 excels at its highest level
May 24, 2023
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CCRI honors this year's P-TECH, Accelerate dual-enrollment graduates
May 24, 2023
Our Community
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston CEO to speak at Warwick campus Thursday
May 24, 2023
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Inaugural Delta Dental scholarship students honored at Dental Hygiene pinning ceremony
May 19, 2023
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Unfiltered Lens editor, Class of 2023 graduate carves her own legacy at CCRI
May 16, 2023
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Class of 2023 commencement speaker delivers message of acceptance and equality
May 16, 2023
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As a voice for students, Class of 2023 graduate Spencer overcomes all odds
May 12, 2023
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Class of 2023 graduate inspires others through the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King
May 11, 2023
Faculty and Staff
Collegiate DECA chapter shines at annual conference in Orlando
May 01, 2023
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Off The Cuff: Nursing Honor Society
May 01, 2023
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Players address racial stereotypes in season-ending production of Yellowman
April 27, 2023
Faculty and Staff
Getting to Know: Christine Lynch
April 26, 2023
Faculty and Staff
Getting to Know: Linda Gatewood
April 24, 2023
Faculty and Staff
CCRI Accounting Professor Renza earns prestigious Legends award
April 14, 2023
Our Community
CCRI to host its second annual Cybersecurity Night
April 11, 2023
Our Community
CCRI Earns Designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution
April 06, 2023
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Dental Hygiene students to host free Clinic
April 04, 2023
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Promise student earns 2023 Coca-Cola Academic Scholarship
March 28, 2023
Our Community
CCRI's Bobby Hackett Theatre to host free play readings by neurodiverse artists
March 24, 2023
Faculty and Staff
Meghan Hughes, Ph.D., announces departure from CCRI
March 16, 2023
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Student Success: Elaine Sorto-Justiniano
April 04, 2023
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CCRI student Precious Lijofi earns 2023 New Century Transfer Scholarship
March 10, 2023
Our Community
Cybersecurity program completes first step
March 09, 2023
Our Community
CCRI earns designation as Military Friendly School for second year in a row
March 09, 2023
Faculty and Staff
Getting To Know: Dean Taiwo Adefiyiju
March 08, 2023
Our Community
CCRI offers new certificate and degree programs in response to market needs
March 08, 2023
Our Community
Off The Cuff: Beth Anish & Imani Blake
March 06, 2023
Our Community
CCRI now offering free workforce training in fast-growing insurance industry
February 14, 2023
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CCRI Players earn several awards at 2022 Kennedy Center Regional Festival
April 04, 2023
Faculty and Staff
Longtime Theatre Professor Clement receives prestigious leadership medallion award
February 07, 2023
Our Community
Clinical Simulation Laboratory earns full accreditation through 2027
January 30, 2023
Faculty and Staff
CCRI Names Rich Sullivan Vice President for Administration and Finance
January 23, 2023
Faculty and Staff
CCRI hires Jonathan Miller as Dean of Student Engagement
January 18, 2023
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Jennie Johnson Appointed Vice President for the Division of Workforce Partnerships
January 17, 2023
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CCRI Student Artemisa Correia Represents Rhode Island at National Accounting Symposium
December 03, 2025
Hundreds of students attended the Two-Year Bridge Symposium last month in Boston, but Artemisa Correia was unique from the rest. Correia, a CCRI student from Pawtucket, was the sole student representing both CCRI and the entire state of Rhode Island at the exclusive national event for accounting students. All other attendees were local to their host office locations, underscoring the impressive nature of her participation.
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CCRI Officially Inaugurates President Rosemary Costigan In Historic, Celebratory Event
November 12, 2025
In a ceremony steeped in academic tradition, CCRI inaugurated Dr. Rosemary A. Costigan as its sixth president -- and first alumna to hold the position -- on Friday, November 7, 2025. The event was not merely a change of leadership; it was an affirmation of the college's founding mission, celebrated by state dignitaries, academic leaders, and, poignantly, the very family whose lives were reshaped by Costigan and CCRI's gateways of opportunity.
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CCRI Players To Continue Season With 'Pipeline' Adaptation
November 10, 2025
The Community College of Rhode Island Players’ 2025-26 season continues this week. From Thursday through Sunday, the program will conduct five performances of “Pipeline”, a play originally written by American playwright Dominique Morisseau. Performances are set for Nov. 13, 14 and 15 at 7:30 p.m. ET, and Nov. 15 and 16 at 2 p.m.
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CCRI Launches Season of Giving to Support Students, RI Community
November 05, 2025
The Community College of Rhode Island has launched its inaugural Season of Giving, a monthlong campaign running from November 3 to December 3 aimed at supporting CCRI students and the broader Rhode Island community.
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Just 17 Years Old, CCRI's Sophie Bryant Earns Major Honor For 'God Of Carnage' Role
October 16, 2025
Sophie Bryant just started her second year at the Community College of Rhode Island, but the Smithfield native already has a loaded collegiate résumé. She has 10 theater performances, including three Summer Rep seasons, under her belt. She’s president of CCRI Players. She plans to transfer to a four-year school in a major city after earning her associate’s degree next spring. And, most recently, Bryant's "God of Carnage" performance earned her a nomination for the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Auditions at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival.
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