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Congratulations! Go Rhody!

Congratulations to all!

Congratulations to all the graduates! Well done!

Judge Caprio devoted his life to public service & "lowering the ladder" so all can rise to success. Thank you CCRI for bestowing an honorary degree to this great man, who we had the honor of knowing when he served as chair of the Board of Governors of Higher Education.

To the CCRI Class of 2026 💚🎓   Be bold in writing your story. Lead with your values. Lift others as you rise.   Today, we celebrate your accomplishments and the impact you will have on the world ahead. Congratulations, graduates! #CCRIGrad26

Thank you to Dr. Greg Ebner for sharing Rhode Island's success story with education leaders at @SHEEOed

For the fifth year, RIOPC is sharing Rhode Island’s attainment data. A look at where we stand—and where we’re headed—across college and credential attainment, FAFSA, enrollment, and more. Explore: riopc.edu/data/attainmen…

HOPE for the FUTURE ✨⚓️ Today's Hope Scholarship Celebration of Success, emceed by RIC alum @BrendanKirbyTV of @TheRhodeShow, is our way of honoring Hope Scholarship recipients and advocating for the scholarship's permanence.

Active Threat Tabletop Planning Meeting underway with @DanMcKeeRI and RI universities and colleges. Productive conversations about critically important topics

This generous donation will help @RICNews Zvart Onanian School of Nursing's Student Success Coaching Program provide academic guidance for nursing students. Participants receive 1-on-1 coaching from nursing faculty to help them persist and complete their studies.

URI is more than a university—it’s a source of opportunity for Rhode Islanders. A new study shows URI generates $2B in annual economic impact and supports 1 in 33 jobs statewide, strengthening communities across Rhode Island. Explore the full report: uri.edu/about/economic…

AP exams & other pre-college academics' positive influence on postsecondary enrollment & persistence. This activity boosts RI's attainment rate and helps make postsecondary education more affordable, accessible and equitable. pbn.com/advanced-place… via @ProvBusNews

Building the future of RI's workforce 🔧🎓 Yesterday, @GovDanMcKee joined us to announce a proposed $60M Workforce Innovation Center at our Knight Campus - designed to expand hands-on training for high-demand careers in RI. Full Story 👉 ccri.edu/news/workforce…

Congratulations to @RICNews and @CCRINews for this innovative program that builds a new educational pathway to great jobs.

Don't leave money on the table. There's $4 million in scholarships available to RI college students. Deadline is 4/13. wpri.com/news/education…

Workers with graduate degrees benefit from a 28% earnings premium compared to workers with bachelor’s degrees. This varies by the type of degree: the earnings premium is 67% among those with a professional degree and 63% among those with a doctoral degree. bit.ly/3NaFnzn

Dr. Lisa Vosper said it well: “Connections of value are as important as credentials of value.” That’s the power of work-based learning—students don’t just gain skills, they build relationships, networks, and real-world perspective. Those connections often open the very doors their credentials help them walk through. @SHEEOed

Excellent career activation event offered by @SkillsforRI today here. @GovDanMcKee, Mayor Beauchamp & Rep. Phillips spoke to guests about RI’s commitment to workforce development and creating pathways to opportunity.

We are hiring a chief data & research officer who will provide strategic leadership for the RI Longitudinal Data System. For a complete description of the job responsibilities and requirements, visit riopc.edu/about/careers

RI Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner will be OPEN on Wednesday, 2/25 at our offices on Washington St in Providence.