Activism -

Content warning: sexual assault, violence, racism

Police brutality, sexual health and safety on campus are addressed in a variety of independently published mixed-media newspapers.

Newspaper page about diversity at RISD

Large text on illustration of a sinking boat

Apathetic smiling man next to a cartoon heart

Arm with closed fist and communist wrist tattoo

Man in suit with penis hanging out of zipper

Man holding microphone to face

Defiant cop holding person against a wall

Get to know RISD

layer of rust-colored sheets with words and phrases like “struggle of being us”, “preservation” and “rage” written atop them

Center for Social Equity and Inclusion (SEI)

Learn about the center and its support of equity and inclusion initiatives at RISD.

students walking on the sidewalk in front of the red brick Waterman Building on RISD’s campus

Mission and values

Learn what drives all we do—as an institution and an engaged creative community.

risd graduating class of 1902 black and white historical photo

Explore the collection and learn more about RISD’s history and how it has changed over time.