🎓A great day for higher education in our state! Congrats to Dr. Rosemary Costigan on becoming the next Community College of Rhode Island president. Dr. Costigan is a CCRI grad and educator—she knows the college inside and out. I’m confident she’ll continue to elevate CCRI, its faculty and its students.

Congratulations to Dr. Costigan Rosemary Costigan for this remarkable achievement.

Our first panel for today features SHEEOs from MO Higher Education & Workforce Development, Louisiana Board of Regents, and RIOPC focused on the evolving roles of state #highered agencies in workforce and economic development. Thank you to Matt Gandal from ESG for moderating this panel.

Are YOU ready to start strong at CCRI? Join us for SUPER SATURDAY - our biggest open enrollment event of the year! 🗓️August 2nd, 9 AM - 1 PM @ Knight Campus Get help with advising, registration, financial aid, and more - all in one place! See you there, Knights! 💚

The Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner seeks to hire Educational Support Specialists (Navigators), who assist non-traditional age students who are re-enrolling or enrolling in college or in workforce training. Details about this position and the application form can be

Announcing the new application round for the Wavemaker fellowship—with funding for primary care providers. Rhode Island professionals in the STEM, design, healthcare, or teaching professions who have student loan debt could be eligible to receive refundable tax credits.

Thinking of going back to college? “You owe it to yourself.” said Daniel. We can help at rireconnect.org

The Council on Postsecondary Education, Staff of the Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner, and the Commissioner of Postsecondary Education extend our deepest condolences to the Caprio Family upon the passing of Judge Frank Caprio. We are inspired by his kindness, shared

Inspiration video of the day! Let us help you. rireconnect.org

Taurie is taking the steps to reach her goals. Are you ready to complete your degree? We can help you too!

Fall semester is about to start. Reach out today! rireconnect.org

Thinking about it? Time to complete it. rireconnect.org

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We are sending our condolences to the family of RI's former Postsecondary Education Commissioner Dr. William Holland. He was beloved by his colleagues, and we thank him for his outstanding service to the State of Rhode Island. Rest in Peace, Dr. Holland.

Rhode Island College application fee waived for one day only on Oct. 15 rhodeislandcurrent.com/briefs/ric-app…

Congratulations to Rhode Island College, who celebrated the opening of the new Clarke Science building, their flagship physical science facility. Postsecondary Council Chairman Caprio & Commissioner Gilkey were on hand to help cut the ribbon!

Thank you to the United Way of RI for recognizing the work we do for Rhode Islanders, helping them to complete college.