Dia Nanda

A picture of a speaker at the RISD TED Event on stage with a diagram of a car behind him and letters spelling out "TEDxRISD."

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Car remodels, foraging and plein-air paintings: TEDxRISD presents ‘Recipe’

By Dia Nanda | March 9

The conference’s theme encouraged speakers to discuss the experiences that shape their identities.

A picture of panelists Jeneé Osterheldt and Charlotte Abotsi and moderator Tyanna Buie at the screening of "Out of the Picture" at the RISD Metcalf Auditorium.

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‘Out of the Picture’ highlights art critics’ waning role within changing media landscape

By Dia Nanda | March 9

The Rhode Island School of Design hosted a screening of the film Thursday evening.

Audience members seated in an auditorium sketch on clipboards while student musicians play on the stage.

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Brown musicians, RISD artists capture music on paper at annual Sketching Sound concert

By Dia Nanda and Summer Shi | March 2

While Brown musicians performed live music, RISD artists interpreted their notes through drawing.

The front of RISD"s main student center.

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RISD will no longer require Wintersession for students after their first year

By Dia Nanda | February 25

The program, which has been in effect since 1969, will be optional for all students after their first year.

A black and white photograph of four individuals -- two standing and two sitting -- is surrounded by a colorful border.

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RISD Wintersession allows students to explore new topics via nontraditional courses

By Dia Nanda | February 19

Many students chose to take courses at RISD, while others opted to study abroad.

Talking Heads members Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz in discussion with Q&A moderator Daniel Cavicchi.

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RISD alums from Talking Heads band return for screening of concert film

By Dia Nanda | February 13

Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz described how the band’s origins came about at RISD.

Girl with classes holds mixed media black puppet.

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RISD Wintersession puppetry course culminates in ‘Puppet Cabaret’ performance

By Dia Nanda | February 5

RISD students explored puppetry during their five-week course.

A view of a Rhode Island School of Design building from Benefit Street. In front of the brick building, there is a green statue.

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RISD students find first-year foundational classes valuable but lengthy

By Dia Nanda | February 3

RISD’s first year program has its pros and cons, students say.

Illustration of a balanced scale with a stack of books weighing down one side and a paintbrush and canvas weighing down the other.

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A tale of two degrees: Students reflect on the Brown-RISD Dual Degree experience

By Dia Nanda | January 22

For Emmie Fitz-Gibbon ’27, going to an art school was not something she had planned. But now, three years into the Brown-RISD Dual Degree Program, she can’t picture her life without it.

A TV with the restaurant's menu hangs above of an empty table. Behind the TV and a glass wall, a chef stands in front of a wall decorated with fried egg clipart.

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All-egg-sandwich restaurant Cracked opens on Thayer

By Dia Nanda | November 5

With a bright color scheme and lively music, Cracked on Thayer Street welcomed its first customers on Monday to an eatery which specializes in all things egg sandwiches.

Car remodels, foraging and plein-air paintings: TEDxRISD presents ‘Recipe’

‘Out of the Picture’ highlights art critics’ waning role within changing media landscape

Brown musicians, RISD artists capture music on paper at annual Sketching Sound concert

RISD will no longer require Wintersession for students after their first year

RISD Wintersession allows students to explore new topics via nontraditional courses

RISD alums from Talking Heads band return for screening of concert film

RISD Wintersession puppetry course culminates in ‘Puppet Cabaret’ performance

RISD students find first-year foundational classes valuable but lengthy

A tale of two degrees: Students reflect on the Brown-RISD Dual Degree experience

All-egg-sandwich restaurant Cracked opens on Thayer

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