Global Programs
RISD faculty led 20 short and long-term programs across Africa, Asia, Europe, and South & Central America.
Global Programs
RISD faculty led 20 short and long-term programs across Africa, Asia, Europe, and South & Central America.
Scholarships awarded
$156,605 given in need-based scholarships are available for all RISD Global programs.
Students participated in global learning programs
78% of the RISD and non-RISD students were undergrad, and 21% grad students.
Faculty members supported in leadership, research and teaching of global curriculum
Through grants, fellowships, and leadership of global learning programs.
Exchange Partner Schools
Student mobility across 43 leading art and design schools and universities across the world
RISD Sites
RISD in Rome, the Palazzetto Cenci, is home base for a range of teaching and learning experiences: RISD’s European Honors Program and Global Summer Studios.
New globally engaged partnered initiatives
That connect RISD with makers in Morocco, Portugal, and the Azores over multiple years and across numerous RISD departments.
Visiting Delegations
RISD hosted visitors ranging from academic partners, to prospective partners, representatives from NGOs, and members of the diplomatic community across the world.
Amount of Incoming Exchange students to RISD
Open to juniors and seniors for Fall or Spring Semester from our 43 partner schools.
RISD Global values:
To cultivate and elevate art and design discourse on campus and in the world, we promote and advocate for global literacy, learning and exchange by:
RISD Global's mission and work is in support of the RISD Strategic Plan NEXT: RISD 2020-2027.
Gwen Farrelly guides, supports and oversees the School's academic internationalization and global engagements through the development of global hub sites, multi-year initiatives, global programs and partnerships, and international relations.
Valeria Albani is a Communication and Marketing specialist with extensive experience in High Education Management.
Gillian Wigton Bell advises students and supports faculty participating in RISD programs, courses and activities with international travel components. Gillian seeks to help create inclusive experiential off-campus learning opportunities that meet and exceed the needs of RISD’s diverse student and faculty population.
The GPP Committee advises Academic Affairs in matters concerning planning and the development of policy for academic global activities at RISD.
The EHP Committee selects the Chief Critic, student participants, and critics. The committee also makes policy recommendations and advocates for EHP.
No upcoming events for this program at this time.
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