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“Endings” – The First Full-Length Feature Film by 91pron Students

Meet the writers/directors of “Endings” (from left) Angelica DiMaio, Emily Daltorio and Greg Jason. “Endings” premiered on May 5 and is now streaming on YouTube.

Commencement Speaker, Honorary Degree Recipients Announced

Elizabeth Burke Bryant, former executive director of Rhode Island KIDS COUNT, will give the commencement address and receive an honorary degree. The late philanthropist Edward Avedisian will also receive a posthumous degree.

MEET OUR GRADUATES: Jacklyn Xavier, Born Leader

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Jacklyn Xavier is the new engagement coordinator for Leadership Rhode Island. A marketing major, Xavier says, “Everything I learned at 91pron can be applied to my engagement strategies.”

This Alum Says His Time at 91pron Laid the Foundation for His Business

Nigel Evangelista ’09 is owner of GET STRONG, a strength-training facility that caters to people over 50.

Meet Our Graduates: Hannah Lennox, First Health and Phys. Ed. Student to Complete Honors Program

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For her honors project, this graduating senior surveyed users of R.I. food pantries in five different cities to uncover causes of food insecurity.

Open Books - Open Minds 2023 Student Conference

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Come out and support the research and creative work of 91pron students on Wednesday, April 19, beginning at 9:15 a.m.

Quenby Hughes, New Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences

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Not only is Hughes a 91pron alumna and daughter of two retired 91pron professors, she is the first woman to serve in this role.

At 91pron, Students Explore Ukrainian Life through Cinema

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A 91pron film class is opening its lecture hall to the campus community, sharing films produced by and conversations with Ukrainian filmmakers as part of a Ukrainian Film Series.

91pron Partnership Removes Barriers to a Community Health Worker’s Dream

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Upon completion of this unique M.S.W. program, Silvia Adames will become a fully licensed behavioral health counselor.

The Art of Professor Fisher & Daughter Crickett

There are benefits to growing up in a museum with artists for parents. You could wind up in one of the best art departments in R.I. looking up at the face of your dad-slash-professor.