Alumni of Color Network

ACN Panel 2024 - Alumni Panelists

ACN welcomed seven alumni back for the 2024 Alumni Panel event on March 28, 2024 at the Memorial Union. See the full photo album.

The URI Alumni of Color Network (ACN) provides personal and professional development, networking, advocacy, and community-building opportunities. As an ACN member, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Connect with alumni, students, and the URI community at events throughout the year.
  • Build community through social and cultural experiences and partnerships with other groups.
  • Improve the lives of people living in our communities through service and outreach.
  • Mentor students and alumni, providing guidance and insight to the challenges professionals of color may face each day.
  • Learn from ACN members, alumni, faculty, and staff and share your own experiences at panel discussions and other events.

Join the Conversation

The ACN Committee holds monthly evening meetings to plan events and programs. If you would like to attend, contact Patrick Bouthillette at patrick.bouthillette@uri.edu.

Meeting dates and times for the 2024-25 academic year can be found here.

 

ACN Committee

  • Bobby Britto-Oliveira

    Co-Chair

  • Cyntoya Simmons '14

    Co-Chair

  • Sara Monteiro

    Committee Member

  • Michelle Fontes

    Committee Member

  • Committee Member

  • Abdul Rahim Sanogo ’23

    Committee Member

ACN Scholars Fund

Support students with your gift to the ACN Scholars Fund. This permanent endowed fund provides assistance to undergraduate or graduate students of color who have demonstrated financial need and who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

ACN New Member Interest Form

As part of the ACN community, you can meet other alumni, expand your network, and continue your personal and professional growth. Fill out this form to join the community and receive updates about our meetings and events. Once you submit the form, ACN committee members Michelle Fontes or Cyntoya Simmons will reach out to share more information.

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