Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI)

One month since Commencement 💚🎓

Congratulations once again, to the incredible Class of 2026! We can’t wait to see where your journey takes you next.

From Rhode Island Promise to Brown University 🎓 💡

Former CCRI Student Government President Keily Avila leveraged the Rhode Island Promise Scholarship to attend CCRI tuition-free, giving her the opportunity to focus on academics, leadership, and her bright future. Now, after graduating this past May, she's headed to Brown University to study Computer Science!

"I truly don't think I would have gotten into Brown without CCRI and the Rhode Island Promise Scholarship program," Avila said.

Her journey is an inspiring example of how Rhode Island Promise can remove financial barriers, open doors, and help recent high school graduates achieve their highest goals.

Read the full story 👉 https://www.ccri.edu/news/how-rhode-island-promise-paved-keily-avilas-path-from-ccri-to-brown.html

From the Storyboard to the Big Screen 🎞️🎥

This year's CCRI Student Film Festival showcased an incredible range of student work, with Nicholas LaFleur's Shift taking home the Brent Henderson Excellence in Filmmaking Award. Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating our amazing students and their achievements. Congratulations to all the winners! 🏆

See the full list of winners 👉 https://www.ccri.edu/news/ccri-celebrates-2026-student-film-festival-winners-shift-takes-top-honors.html

Ready to Serve. Ready to Lead. 🚔

CCRI is proud to launch Fit2Serve, a new workforce training program preparing Rhode Islanders for careers in law enforcement and public safety. Developed in partnership with Fit2Serve and supported by the Rhode Island Foundation, this program helps build a strong pipeline of skilled, diverse, community-focused public servants ready to serve communities across our state.

Learn more about the program 👉
https://www.ccri.edu/news/ccri-launces-fit2serve-pathway-to-policing-program.html

Discipline + Consistency = Success 🏆

For CCRI Business student Naudy Vasquez, that formula has led to national recognition. He has been awarded the 2026 Dr. Andrew V. Stevenson International Merit Scholarship through the Kappa Beta Delta International Honor Society.

Selected as one of just 12 recipients nationwide, Naudy was recognized for his academic achievement, leadership, and dedication to excellence. Congratulations on this outstanding accomplishment!

Read his full story 👉 https://www.ccri.edu/news/ccri-business-student-naudy-vasquez-awarded-presitigious-kappa-beta-delta-scholarship.html

Honored at the 41st Annual GAMM Gala 🎭

The Community College of Rhode Island Theatre program was recognized for its partnership with Rhode Island College (RIC) and the University of Rhode Island in creating and sustaining the GAMM Fellowship.

This year's gala celebrated theatre education and the power of collaboration in supporting the next generation of artists. Congratulations to Theatre Program Coordinator Professor Ted Clement, Adjunct Professor Anthony Goes, and everyone who has helped make the GAMM Fellowship a success! 👏

Spring 2026 Dean’s List 📋

Congrats to our incredible students! View the full list on our website 👉 https://www.ccri.edu/news/ccri-spring-2026-deans-list.html

Welcome to New England, A.J. Brown! 🏈💙❤️

Let’s get you another ring 💍🏆 New England Patriots