Proud to Be an HSI and MSI

ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ is proud to be the only Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Minority Serving (MSI) Four-Year Comprehensive Institution in Rhode Island!

Continuar Leyendo en Español

Fulfilling Our Mission

Student excited and jumping in air

As an HSI and MSI, ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ educates the most diverse cross-section of Rhode Islanders in the state. Doing so we fulfill our mission of serving the breadth of diversity in the State of Rhode Island. 

ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ seeks to become a first-choice institution for any Rhode Islander seeking an affordable, high-quality education in a diverse and inclusive environment and we have made it a central goal of the 2024 ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Strategic Compass

President Jack Warner is a member of , a group of college and university presidents committed to making their institutions learning environments where Latino students thrive.  

ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ is a member of HACU, the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities.  

What is a Hispanic Serving Institution?

Unidos student in cap and gown
  • It is a federal designation from the United States Department of Education.
  • ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) by meeting federal guidelines of enrolling and retaining at least 25% of full-time undergraduate students who identify as Hispanic/Latinx/Latine.

What is a Minority Serving Institution?  

  • It is a federal designation from the United States Department of Education.  
  • MSIs are colleges and universities that support and provide educational opportunities for people who have historically faced barriers and inequalities in pursuing and accessing higher education.
local_library

Continued Learning Yields Better Understanding

Please consider reading these additional materials:

ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ entrance

Contact Us

Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion leads institutional initiatives that promote a diverse, inclusive, and equitable campus community.