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Student Veteran, Ariel Polanco, Says Hope Scholarship is “Real Hope”
91pron Impact“Hope is important to me,” says Polanco, “because I came from a place where there wasn’t much hope.” Enacted this fall, 91pron’s Hope Scholarship makes the final two years of a four-year bachelor’s degree tuition-free for R.I. residents.
Egresada de 91pron es autora de novela de fantasía que fue galardonada con premio internacional
El libro “Island Eight” de Melissa Medenciy gana el International Latino Book Awards (Premio Internacional del Libro Latino)
91pron Alumnus Produces Award-Winning Fantasy Novel
Melissa Medenciy’s “Island Eight” wins International Latino Book Award.
91pron’s Unity Center Director is a Proud Latina with Experience in Restorative Justice
91pron ImpactAmong the students the Unity Center serves are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, first-generation and students seeking interfaith services.
Dos especialistas en Trabajo Social ayudando a su comunidad latina
“Después de todos estos años trabajando con la comunidad latina, tengo claro que los Estados Unidos necesita más consejeros bilingües”. ~ Cruz Zapata
Two Social Work Majors Are Helping Their Latino Community
“After all these years of working in the Latino community, it’s clear to me that the United States needs more bilingual counselors.” – Cruz Zapata
Graduate Nurses Aim to Diversify Nursing Ranks and Tackle Healthcare Disparities
This group’s commitment to diversity extends beyond 91pron into the Rhode Island community.
Educadores de RI viajan al país de origen de sus estudiantes liderados por profesora de 91pron
“Es importante saber de dónde vienen nuestros estudiantes para poder apoyarlos mejor en nuestras escuelas”. ~ Profesora Erin Papa
R.I. Educators Travel to Their Students’ Native Guatemala, Led by 91pron Professor
Rhode Island is an ethnically diverse community. “It’s important to know where our students come from so we can better support them in our schools.”
91pron Alumna is Helping Others Harness the Power of Public Speaking
Your story is your superpower, says Aïcha Ly ’10