Community College of Rhode Island

In a ceremony steeped in academic tradition, CCRI inaugurated Dr. Rosemary A. Costigan as its sixth president -- and first alumna to hold the position -- on Friday, November 7, 2025. The event was not merely a change of leadership; it was an affirmation of the college's founding mission, celebrated by state dignitaries, academic leaders, and, poignantly, the very family whose lives were reshaped by Costigan and CCRI's gateways of opportunity.

The Community College of Rhode Island Players’ 2025-26 season continues this week. From Thursday through Sunday, the program will conduct five performances of “Pipeline”, a play originally written by American playwright Dominique Morisseau. Performances are set for Nov. 13, 14 and 15 at 7:30 p.m. ET, and Nov. 15 and 16 at 2 p.m.

The Community College of Rhode Island has launched its inaugural Season of Giving, a monthlong campaign running from November 3 to December 3 aimed at supporting CCRI students and the broader Rhode Island community.

Sophie Bryant just started her second year at the Community College of Rhode Island, but the Smithfield native already has a loaded collegiate résumé. She has 10 theater performances, including three Summer Rep seasons, under her belt. She’s president of CCRI Players. She plans to transfer to a four-year school in a major city after earning her associate’s degree next spring. And, most recently, Bryant's "God of Carnage" performance earned her a nomination for the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Auditions at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival.

The Community College of Rhode Island is partnering with the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, and the City of Newport to sponsor the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce Career Fair on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Innovate Newport.

The Community College of Rhode Island Players’ 2025-26 season begins this week. From Thursday through Sunday, the program will conduct five performances of “God of Carnage”, a play originally written by French playwright Yasmina Reza and translated by Christopher Hampton. Performances are set for Oct. 2, 3, and 4 at 7:30 p.m. ET, and Oct. 4 and 5 at 2 p.m.

Keily Avila understands the incredible value of studying at the Community College of Rhode Island. The Providence native is pursuing a degree in computer science, receiving free tuition through the Rhode Island Promise scholarship, and planning to transfer to a four-year institution through CCRI’s Joint Admissions Agreement (JAA) program. So, it was no surprise to see Avila elected as the school’s new student government president, a job she’ll hold throughout her final year at CCRI.

The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) and Citizens on Tuesday announced the launch of the Banking Micro-Pathway, a new workforce development initiative designed to prepare Rhode Islanders for entry-level careers in the financial services industry.

The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) on Monday celebrated the opening of its newly renovated One Stop Student Services Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony joined by Governor Dan McKee, Speaker of the House K. Joseph Shekarchi, Senate President Pro Tempore and Chair of the Senate Education Committee Hanna Gallo, and other state and community leaders. The event marked the launch of a modern, accessible, and student-focused hub designed to simplify and improve the college experience.

The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) is putting cutting-edge tools directly in the hands of students through a new iPad pilot program, signaling a bold step in leveraging technology to drive student success.

The Community College of Rhode Island is ready for another academic year. Hundreds of faculty and staff gathered Thursday for CCRI’s Opening Day Convocation at the Knight Campus in Warwick. The event, which began at 8 a.m. ET and ran through the afternoon, marked Rosemary Costigan’s first Opening Day as CCRI’s permanent President. 

The Community College of Rhode Island Players’ 2025 Summer Rep will wrap up later this month. The annual theater season concludes with CCRI Players’ adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Richard III”, which will be directed by Jonathan Pitts-Wiley. The first show is scheduled for August 21 at 7:30 p.m. ET, with additional showings set for August 22, 23, and 24.

The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) is proud to announce the launch of a new Mammography Certificate Program beginning in Fall 2025. Developed in response to growing demand across Rhode Island and Massachusetts for certified mammography technologists, the program offers registered radiographers the opportunity to gain specialized training in breast imaging and prepare for careers in this high-need area of healthcare.

The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) proudly announces that Business and Professional Studies Associate Professor Maureen A. Murray, of Exeter, RI, has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Teaching Excellence Award by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). This prestigious honor recognizes educators who exemplify excellence in teaching and dedication to student success within business education.