Faculty & Staff News

CCRI Professor Maureen A. Murray Honored with 2025 ACBSP Teaching Excellence Award

Faculty and Staff

CCRI Professor Maureen A. Murray Honored with 2025 ACBSP Teaching Excellence Award

July 23, 2025

CCRI Welcomes Chef Kenneth Watt To Lead New Culinary Arts Program at Newport Campus

Faculty and Staff

CCRI Welcomes Chef Kenneth Watt To Lead New Culinary Arts Program at Newport Campus

July 15, 2025

Former CCRI Athletic Administrators Vin Cullen and Kevin Salisbury Receive National Recognitions

Faculty and Staff

Former CCRI Athletic Administrators Vin Cullen and Kevin Salisbury Receive National Recognitions

July 08, 2025

CCRI Foundation Elects Four New Members to its Board of Trustees

Faculty and Staff

CCRI Foundation Elects Four New Members to its Board of Trustees

April 23, 2025

Four CCRI Faculty Honored with NISOD Awards of Excellence

Faculty and Staff

Four CCRI Faculty Honored with NISOD Awards of Excellence

April 10, 2025

Employee Spotlight: Michael Marrapodi

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Employee Spotlight: Michael Marrapodi

November 27, 2024

Employee Spotlight: Joshua Seguí-Rodríguez

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Employee Spotlight: Joshua Seguí-Rodríguez

October 21, 2024

Employee Spotlight: Maddie Burke

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Employee Spotlight: Maddie Burke

July 31, 2024

Employee Spotlight: Leslie Filippelli-DiManna, DBA

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Employee Spotlight: Leslie Filippelli-DiManna, DBA

July 12, 2024

Financial Aid team earns prestigious national awards for service in higher education

Faculty and Staff

Financial Aid team earns prestigious national awards for service in higher education

July 01, 2024

Theater professor Clement premiers next installment of his semi-autobiographical trilogy

Faculty and Staff

Theater professor Clement premiers next installment of his semi-autobiographical trilogy

June 26, 2024

Employee Spotlight: Maya Geraldo

Faculty and Staff

Employee Spotlight: Maya Geraldo

June 19, 2024

Social Sciences professor McCormack continues work to teach year-round inclusivity at CCRI

Faculty and Staff

Social Sciences professor McCormack continues work to teach year-round inclusivity at CCRI

March 20, 2024

Nursing professor Furtado named new Assistant Dean of Nursing

Faculty and Staff

Nursing professor Furtado named new Assistant Dean of Nursing

January 24, 2024

With compassion as a priority, Spirito wins prestigious PTA award

Faculty and Staff

With compassion as a priority, Spirito wins prestigious PTA award

January 08, 2024

Off The Cuff: Becka Carroll

Faculty and Staff

Off The Cuff: Becka Carroll

November 17, 2023

Off The Cuff: Ben Miller

Faculty and Staff

Off The Cuff: Ben Miller

October 30, 2023

Getting to Know: Ashley Casiano

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Getting to Know: Ashley Casiano

September 25, 2023

Three CCRI professors earn prestigious NISOD Awards for teaching excellence

Faculty and Staff

Three CCRI professors earn prestigious NISOD Awards for teaching excellence

September 19, 2023

Dr. Costigan begins tenure as CCRI's Interim President

Faculty and Staff

Dr. Costigan begins tenure as CCRI's Interim President

September 01, 2023

Business Department Chair Coclin earns Teaching Excellence Award

Faculty and Staff

Business Department Chair Coclin earns Teaching Excellence Award

June 28, 2023

CCRI's Cybersecurity Program Director earns Community Service Recognition Award

Faculty and Staff

CCRI's Cybersecurity Program Director earns Community Service Recognition Award

June 26, 2023

Getting to Know: Carlin Weirick

Faculty and Staff

Getting to Know: Carlin Weirick

June 19, 2023

Collegiate DECA chapter shines at annual conference in Orlando

Faculty and Staff

Collegiate DECA chapter shines at annual conference in Orlando

May 01, 2023

Getting to Know: Christine Lynch

Faculty and Staff

Getting to Know: Christine Lynch

April 26, 2023

Getting to Know: Linda Gatewood

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Getting to Know: Linda Gatewood

April 24, 2023

CCRI Accounting Professor Renza earns prestigious Legends award

Faculty and Staff

CCRI Accounting Professor Renza earns prestigious Legends award

April 14, 2023

Meghan Hughes, Ph.D., announces departure from CCRI

Faculty and Staff

Meghan Hughes, Ph.D., announces departure from CCRI

March 16, 2023

Getting To Know: Dean Taiwo Adefiyiju

Faculty and Staff

Getting To Know: Dean Taiwo Adefiyiju

March 08, 2023

Longtime Theatre Professor Clement receives prestigious leadership medallion award

Faculty and Staff

Longtime Theatre Professor Clement receives prestigious leadership medallion award

February 07, 2023

CCRI Names Rich Sullivan Vice President for Administration and Finance

Faculty and Staff

CCRI Names Rich Sullivan Vice President for Administration and Finance

January 23, 2023

CCRI hires Jonathan Miller as Dean of Student Engagement

Faculty and Staff

CCRI hires Jonathan Miller as Dean of Student Engagement

January 18, 2023

Jennie Johnson Appointed Vice President for the Division of Workforce Partnerships

Faculty and Staff

Jennie Johnson Appointed Vice President for the Division of Workforce Partnerships

January 17, 2023

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News Image CCRI Receives Federal Approval to Expand Prison Education Program

January 06, 2026

The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) received official approval from the U.S. Department of Education to offer four credit-bearing, stackable certificate programs as part of its Prison Education Program (PEP) at the RI Department of Corrections Medium Security Facility in Cranston.

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News Image Fall 2025 Dean's List

January 02, 2026

The Community College of Rhode Island announces its Fall 2025 Dean's List. Students enrolled in a degree program who have completed 12 credits with a grade point average of 3.25 or higher this semester with no grade lower than “C” are eligible for this scholastic honor.

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News Image How Bridge to Ocean Exploration Program Charts New Careers for CCRI Students

December 30, 2025

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.

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News Image CCRI Cybersecurity Club Scores Yet Another Excellent Finish in National Competition

December 29, 2025

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

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News Image A Year in Review: CCRI 2025

December 23, 2025

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.

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