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Honoring Our Veterans

Each year on November 11th, the United States celebrates Veteran’s Day—an opportunity to recognize and honor the incredible service and sacrifice of our veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. The date is significant as it commemorates the Armistice of November 11, 1918, the formal agreement that marked the official end of World War I.  This … Read more

On the Move: September 2022

canal walk

Moving In RISD welcomed 22 new staff members to our community in September 2022. Moving Within RISD saw 6 staff members move to new positions within the College in September 2022.  Moving On RISD had 8 staff members move on from their roles within our community in September 2022.

Celebrating Human Variance

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month: a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities past and present and to showcase supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices. On October 9th, RISD Museum concluded its own celebration of disability with the closing of the nine-month exhibition Variance—a collection of works which asks … Read more

Welcoming President Williams

The RISD community came together in early October to celebrate President Crystal Williams with a two-day symposium, open studios, RISD Craft art sale and more. The campus-wide festivities began with an outdoor investiture ceremony featuring remarks by RISD trustees, alumni, staff, faculty members and students as well as visiting delegates from other colleges and universities. As … Read more

On-the-Move: August 2022

Benson Hall on the RISD campus

Moving In RISD welcomed 22 new faculty and staff members to our community in August 2022. Moving Within RISD saw 7 staff members move to new positions within the College in August 2022.  Moving On RISD had 11 faculty and staff members move on from their roles within our community in August 2022.

RISD’s Recently Revised Respect in the Workplace Policy

RISD Auditorium, canal view

In February 2022, we announced the update of the College’s Respect in the Workplace policy. The expanded policy more fully articulates the expectations for a respectful workplace, and provides examples of respectful and disrespectful behavior, as well as practical options for addressing concerning interactions. RISD’s commitment to social equity and inclusion compels us to foster a campus culture … Read more

2022 RISD Summer Gathering

RISD staff at 2022 summer gathering

After a three year hiatus, the RISD community once again had the opportunity to celebrate another successful year with the annual RISD Summer Gathering at Tillinghast Farm. With sunny skies and plenty of good cheer, more than 400 staff, faculty, and their families enjoyed a gorgeous Rhode Island summer day while dining on traditional cookout … Read more

On the Move: June/July 2022

Canal Walk at RISD campus

Moving In RISD welcomed 36 new faculty and staff to our community in June and July 2022. Moving Within RISD saw 35 faculty and staff move to new positions within the College in June and July 2022.  Moving On RISD had 36 faculty and staff move on from their roles within our community in June and July 2022.

Commencement 2022

Spirits were high on June 4, 2022, as RISD celebrated the Class of 2022, and awarded degrees to 413 undergraduate and 241 graduate students at the 139th Commencement ceremony. Additionally, the 457 undergraduate and 207 graduate students from the Class of 2020 were recognized during this event. This year’s exercises also marked President Crystal William’s first Commencement … Read more

Moving In: Meet Josh and Jasmine

Over the past several months, RISD Residence Life has welcomed two new colleagues to their team: Director of Residence Life Josh Jones and Associate Director of Residence Education Jasmine Mahoney. Prior to joining our community this past April, Josh spent the last five years working on the third-party side of Student Housing, and most recently in partnership with … Read more