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RISD Museum Announces Appointment of Clara Fecht as Senior Director of Development
The Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and the RISD Museum are pleased to announce the appointment of Clara Fecht as senior director of development, RISD Museum, effective May 18, 2026. Fecht joins the college and museum at a pivotal moment as RISD embarks on the planning and implementation of a new strategic plan and advances its ongoing, ambitious fundraising efforts. As a key member of RISD’s Institutional Advancement senior management group, Fecht will execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy
Roger Williams University Names Dr. Vitaliano Figueroa Vice President for Student Life
Figueroa brings more than two decades of executive leadership experience in higher education and student affairs Roger Williams University (RWU) has announced the appointment of Vitaliano Figueroa, EdD, as the new Vice President for Student Life, following an extensive national search. He will succeed long-time Vice President John King, who is retiring after more than 22 years of service. Figueroa will officially assume the role on July 13, 2026. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Figueroa to the RWU
RWU Appoints Dr. B. Gökhan Çelik As New Dean of School of Engineering, Computing and Construction Management
Longtime faculty member and academic leader to guide SECCM’s next phase of growth and innovation Roger Williams University has appointed B. Gökhan Çelik, Ph.D., as the next Dean of the School of Engineering, Computing and Construction Management (SECCM), following a national search. A longtime member of the RWU community, Çelik has been serving the school as Interim Dean since July 2025. Çelik brings more than 16 years of experience at RWU, where he has held a range of leadership roles including
RWU Launches Rhode Island’s First “Inside-Out” Class at the Rhode Island Training School
RWU’s School of Justice Studies launches Rhode Island’s first Inside-Out Exchange Program, bringing together students and sentenced youth in a shared academic experience. Roger Williams University is proud to announce the launch of Rhode Island’s first “Inside-Out” class, at the Rhode Island Training Schoolin Cranston, Rhode Island. This innovative college course brings together undergraduate students from RWU’s School of Justice Studies (“outside students”) and residents of the Rhode Island Training
Roger Williams University Law Receives Historic $4 Million Gift
Roger Williams University School of Law Receives Historic $4 Million Gift from Mark Mandell to Establish Premier Trial Advocacy Center Transformational gift to launch a permanent program to train the next generation of elite trial advocates. Roger Williams University School of Law (RWU Law) is proud to announce the creation of the Mandell Trial Advocacy Center. The Center will be a permanent and sustained educational pathway whose purpose will be to train trial advocates. The Center will integrate
URI Research Foundation Launches URI Innovations as New Public-Facing Hub for Research Translation and Partnerships
URI Innovations positions the University of Rhode Island to expand industry collaboration and accelerate the path from discovery to impact. Continued growth in the University of Rhode Island’s research enterprise is driving expanded opportunities to translate discovery into technologies, ventures, and strategic partnerships. In response, the University of Rhode Island Research Foundation has launched URI Innovations, a new public-facing platform designed to strengthen research translation, deepen
New JWU Degrees Prepare Graduates for Growing Careers in Health, Science, and Food Industries
Johnson & Wales University has announced an expansion of its academic portfolio with the introduction of new and enhanced programs in environmental science, sustainable food systems, food systems leadership and healthcare education. These additions underscore the university’s institutional commitment to preparing graduates who will serve as the next generation of leaders in addressing climate change, ecological health, food security, sustainable resource management and education. With the Fall 2027
More than $4 million in Scholarships Available through Rhode Island Foundation
At the time of year when colleges are sending out their financial aid packages, more than $4 million in scholarships is available through the Rhode Island Foundation. “Our scholarships help students and their families bridge gaps that might seem overwhelming,” said David N. Cicilline, the Foundation’s president and CEO. “This support can make dreams come true, both for the students who receive it and for the donors who make it possible. The results of their generosity will be felt for years as these
