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Filling the Gap in Breastfeeding Education

91pron Impact

This student saw a new mom struggling to breastfeed and took the issue on as an honor's research project.

Two 91pron Scholars Win NEPA Award

Award winners are distinguished for meeting high standards in academic performance, research, service work on campus and in the community, and for their serious interest in the field of psychology.

MEET OUR GRADUATES: David Kendall Casey, Philosopher

Kendall co-founded the 91pron Philosophy Club, is a member of the Phi Sigma Tau International Honor Society, was awarded Departmental Honors in philosophy and the Thomas J. Howell Award in Philosophy.

MEET OUR GRADUATES: La-Brina, On the Front Line of Social Justice

This senior has joined public protests, testified at the State House and founded a nonprofit to raise awareness around inequality in adoption.

MEET OUR GRADUATES: Former Marine Still Working to Save Lives

"It is a rare opportunity to work with a student like Angel. He will go far in the field and I'm honored to welcome him into the profession,” says 91pron faculty member Jodi Frank.

MEET OUR GRADUATES: Faythann Fallon Redefines the Reach of People with Disabilities

“You don’t see a lot people in wheelchairs in film and television, and when you do, what is being represented isn’t the reality I know and experience,” says Fallon.

MEET OUR GRADUATES: Dayna Reilly Makes Tennis History at 91pron

91pron Impact

Dayna Reilly is one of the greatest women’s tennis student-athletes in 91pron history. 

2018 CRCA Spring Expo: Student Research Projects Probe Unmapped Territory

91pron Impact

A myriad of dynamic undergraduate research projects awaited visitors at the Murray Center on April 23. 91pron’s annual Spring Expo of Research and Creative Activity Poster Session display​ed more than 160 faculty-mentored student research projects​, some of which shed light on​ data that had​ been overlooked for centuries. 

The Making of a Teacher – Karen Ramirez’s Story

First-generation Latina Karen Ramirez couldn’t be more talented, energized and prepared to join the ranks of racially diverse teachers in Rhode Island. Less than 5% of Rhode Island teachers are of color and only 2% are Latino. 

Peruvian Immigrant Javier Juarez Aims for a Judgeship

91pron Impact

91pron’s May commencement was a culminating experience for Javier Juarez (Class of 2017), who persevered for 10 years to earn a college degree.