Alumni Awards 2026
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Celebrate the remarkable achievements of the Rhode Island College community at our annual Alumni Awards.
Each year, the College honors 13 distinguished alumni and community leaders whose personal, professional, and community service accomplishments exemplify the values of a RIC education.
Alumni Awardees:
🌟 John Nazarian Alumna of the Year: Maureen Maigret '74
🌟 Charles B. Willard Achievement Award: Jessica Vega '10
🌟 Alumni Faculty Award: Dr. Jayashree Nimmagadda
🌟 Alumni Service Award: Kathleen Kenwood '73, '80 MEd
🌟 Alumni Staff Award: Sara Reilly '11, M.A. '13
🌟 Rising Alumni Award: Mike Neal Jr. '16
Honor Roll:
🌟Faculty of Arts & Sciences: Sarah Prickel-Kane '13, Julie Bjurman '10, '16 M.A., and Dr. Ivelisse Sabater M.Ed. Th.D. '04
🌟Feinstein School of Education & Human Development: Carina L. Pinto De Chacon '01
🌟School of Business: Lee Anne Clift '92
🌟Zvart Onanian School of Nursing: Dr. Christie Bowser '07, C.N.S. '16
🌟School of Social Work: Dr. Vilna Tejeda '12
We look forward to honoring this year's award recipients with an unforgettable evening of recognition, connection, and celebration. 🎉
Each year, the College honors 13 distinguished alumni and community leaders whose personal, professional, and community service accomplishments exemplify the values of a RIC education.
Alumni Awardees:
🌟 John Nazarian Alumna of the Year: Maureen Maigret '74
🌟 Charles B. Willard Achievement Award: Jessica Vega '10
🌟 Alumni Faculty Award: Dr. Jayashree Nimmagadda
🌟 Alumni Service Award: Kathleen Kenwood '73, '80 MEd
🌟 Alumni Staff Award: Sara Reilly '11, M.A. '13
🌟 Rising Alumni Award: Mike Neal Jr. '16
Honor Roll:
🌟Faculty of Arts & Sciences: Sarah Prickel-Kane '13, Julie Bjurman '10, '16 M.A., and Dr. Ivelisse Sabater M.Ed. Th.D. '04
🌟Feinstein School of Education & Human Development: Carina L. Pinto De Chacon '01
🌟School of Business: Lee Anne Clift '92
🌟Zvart Onanian School of Nursing: Dr. Christie Bowser '07, C.N.S. '16
🌟School of Social Work: Dr. Vilna Tejeda '12
We look forward to honoring this year's award recipients with an unforgettable evening of recognition, connection, and celebration. 🎉
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