Innovation with Connor

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Let’s meet Connor from North Providence, Rhode Island. He’s a sophomore double majoring in Sports Management and Communications. Sports Management is one of several new in-demand programs Rhode Island College has added, which got Connor thinking about innovation at RIC, whether it’s new career-focused majors or the state-of-the-art science and cyber labs on campus. Tell us all about it, Connor. Take it away.

– Thanks, Alex. What’s up, everybody? I’ve lived in the Providence area my entire life, so I was no stranger to Rhode Island College. Actually, I’m the son of a RIC graduate, so when I heard they were adding a Sports Management program, I was all in. Sports Management is one of the several new career-focused majors RIC has recently added, like Cybersecurity, AI, Data Science and Biotech. My program has allowed me to build the skills I need for a successful future. I’ve also vastly expanded my network with RIC alumni, and I’ve already interned with both college and new sports programs. These opportunities gimme a real sense of the exciting world of sports and all the career options available to me. Plus, I’m learning in top-notch facilities. RIC has upgraded almost every academic building on campus, like Clarke Science. Each student has to take at least one class here, even if it’s just for a gen ed. It just reopened after a total modernization, and it is one of the nice places on campus. These consistent innovations at RIC inspire me to be bold in my own life and help me to take steps towards success. My major is part of the School of Business, which just opened a brand new Cyber Range. It’s like a high-tech command center for our Cybersecurity program. RIC truly invests in preparing students for the future, and the great people here have helped me navigate where I want to go and who I want to be. Whatever major you decide, at Rhode Island College, you won’t just be sitting in a lecture hall. You’ll have the opportunity to make connections with great people and have unforgettable hands-on experiences. Just remember to be bold in everything you do. That’s all from me. Take it away, Alex.

– Wow, Connor, it must be exciting to attend a school that’s so focused on the future with new programs in Cybersecurity, Biotech, AI and Data Science in addition to Sports Management. You’re really knocking it out of the park with those internships and the connections you’ve made. Cheers, Connor.