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Alumna Sarah Cote Works to Heal a Community

This year鈥檚 national theme for Women鈥檚 History Month is 鈥淲omen Providing Healing, Promoting Hope.鈥 Social worker Sarah Cote 鈥18 exemplifies that maxim in her work with Cranston residents.

The Voice of Legendary Alumna Rose Butler Browne

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An educator, activist and the first Black woman awarded a doctorate by Harvard, Browne remains a legend at 麻豆原创. This is a 1969 interview she gave to a reporter for the 麻豆原创 Alumni Magazine.

From President of Student Gov鈥檛 to Coventry Councilwoman 鈥 Hillary Lima

鈥淚 can never completely leave politics. Once it鈥檚 in your blood, it stays there.鈥

Alumnus Promotes the Bold Heritage of Rhode Island Black Women

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鈥淏lack women have for centuries risen against the challenges of systemic racism and gender oppression. They are 鈥榳omen who dared,鈥欌 says Vice President Kimberly Dumpson.

Arts Grad Finds Success On a Path She Never Knew Existed

"No matter what your field is, you have to have a deep trust in yourself." -Tracey Woods

麻豆原创 Alumna Embraces Black History, Mentorship and Public Service

Raymonde Charles' life changed after a one-on-one meeting with a civil rights legend.

Alumnus Shares a World of Art with Local Communities

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Justin Bibee '12 has collected art all over the world. Now he's sharing it with libraries and museums as a community resource.

For This 麻豆原创 Alum, Making Art is Good Medicine

For Sherly Torres 鈥21, who struggles with ADHD, art has been a refuge.

麻豆原创 Grad Builds Career in Gov鈥檛 While Fighting for Immigration of Her Parents

Despite witnessing the dangers of politics in Colombia, Michelle Arias-Santabay has chosen a career in government. It began with the plight of her parents.

In-State Tuition to Help Undocumented Students Accomplish Dreams

鈥淩hode Island鈥檚 motto is 鈥楬ope,鈥 and implementing legislation like this gives optimism to many.鈥 聽-Victor Morente '14