Guide Note: The Rhode Island School of Design is a private institution of higher learning. For a listing of other collegiate institutions, see universities.
Fast Facts:
- Established: 1877
- Location: Providence, RI
- President: Roger Mandle
- Faculty: Approx 500
- Acceptance rate: 34% accepted
- Weather: Providence, RI
The Mahalo Top 7
- Official University Site: Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
- Location Website: Welcome to the City of Providence Website!
- Official Athletic Site: RISD Orientation Information About Athletics
- Graduate School Website: Rhode Island School of Design Graduate Studies
- Wikipedia: Rhode Island School of Design
- Princeton Review: Rhode Island School of Design Summary
- Official University Merchandise: RISD Store | RISD Works
Rhode Island School of Design News and Articles
- Official Site: RISD News Releases
- Location Newspaper: The Providence Journal
- Local Alternative Newspaper: The Phoenix
- Google News: Rhode Island School of Design
- RISD's Daily Jolt (Unofficial School Newspaper)
Rhode Island School of Design Basics
- Official Site: Facts About the Rhode Island School of Design
- Founded: 1877
- Faculty: Appox 500
- Undergraduates: Approx 1,900
- Postgraduates: Approx 400
Rhode Island School of Design Leadership
- President: Roger Mandle
- 1996-2008: President
- 1988-1993: Deputy Director & Chief Curator, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC
- 1996-2008: President
- President Designate: John Maeda
- June 2008: President Designate
- 1996-2008: Associate Director of Research, MIT Media Lab, Faculty Member MIT,
- June 2008: President Designate
Rhode Island School of Design Notable Alumni
- Linda Connor – Large–Format Photographer, currently teaches at the San Francisco Art Institute
- Martha Coolidge – Film Director, Valley Girl, Real Genius, The Prince and Me, & Material Girls
- Chris Frantz – musician, Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club
- Mary Lambert – Film Director, Pet Sematary, The In Crowd
- Tina Weymouth – Musician, Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club
- Charles Stone III – Film Director, Drumline, Creator Whassup? Budweiser Commercial
- Seth MacFarlane – Creator of the Animated Series Family Guy and American Dad
- Shazia Sikander – Artist, MacArthur Fellow
- Ben Coccio - Director of Zero Day
Studying at Rhode Island School of Design
- Rhode Island School of Design Undergrad Degree Programs
- Rhode Island School of Design Graduate Degree Programs
- Rhode Island School of Design Notable Programs of Study
Prospective Students for Rhode Island School of Design
- Princeton Review: Rhode Island School of Design
- This information comes from the official site at Rhode Island School of Design:
Visiting Rhode Island School of Design
- Official Site: Visiting the Rhode Island School of Design
Rhode Island School of Design Hotels
- Official Site: RISD: Recommended Hotels & Lodging
- The Hotel Providence Downtown
- Mowry-NIcholson House Bed & Breakfast
- Providence Biltmore Hotel
- Annie Brownell House - Bed and Breakfast
Rhode Island School of Design Restaurants
- Official Site: RISD: Dining in Providence
- TripAdvisor: Providence Restaurants
- Hemenway's Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar
- Mediterraneo Caffe Restaurant
Rhode Island School of Design Transportation
- Airport:: T. F. Green International Airport | Logan International Airport
- Train: Amtrak Station - Providence, RI (PVD)
- Bus: Greyhound Providence, RI | Peter Pan Bus Lines: Tickets & Terminal Information
- Local Transit: RIPTA Buses & Providence/Newport Water Ferry Service
Rhode Island School of Design Student Life
- Mahalo's Guide to a Providence Vacation
- Frommers: Rhode Island Travel Guide
- RISD: Campus Organizations | Entertainment | About Providence | The City of Providence
Rhode Island School of Design Student Life News
- EARTHtimes.org: Babson College & Rhode Island School of Design Students Partner ... (January 4, 2008)
- CNN.com: Governor's Son Sells 'Don't Drop the Soap' - CNN.com (January 28, 2008)
- Brown Daily Herald: RISD's Chace Center and an Alum's Major Glass Exhibit to Open ... (January 30, 2008)
Rhode Island School of Design Blogs, and Forums
- Official Site: RISD Intranet
- Google Blog Search: Rhode Island School of Design
- eduStyle: Rhode Island School of Design
Rhode Island School of Design Timeline
- 1877: March 22nd the Rhode Island General Assembly Approves Incorporation of RISD
- 1878: RISD Opens for Classes
- 1969: Talbot Rantoul appointed President
- 1975: Lee Hall appointed President
- 1983: Thomas F. Schutte appointed President
- 1993: E. Roger Mandl appointed President
- 1997: RISD Archives Established
- 2002: RISD Center for Design & Business launched
- 2008: John Maeda appointed 16th President of RISD
Rhode Island School of Design Sports Teams
The Rhode Island School of Design does not field any Intercollegiate Sports Teams.
- RISD: Campus Athletics