Rosemary Costigan

President Rosemary A. Costigan, Ph.D., RN

Nurse, educator, and first alum to lead the Community College of Rhode Island 🎓

[Rosemary Costigan @CCRIPresident]

Honored to join Pawtucket school leaders, families, and students for the Key Spirit Awards celebrating student-athletes who lead with character, perseverance, teamwork, and heart. Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees. 💚

[Rosemary Costigan @CCRIPresident]

To the CCRI Class of 2026 💚🎓

Be bold in writing your story.
Lead with your values.
Lift others as you rise.

Today, we celebrate your accomplishments and the impact you will have on the world ahead. Congratulations, graduates! #CCRIGrad26

[Rosemary Costigan @CCRIPresident]

During National Nurses Week, I had the honor of celebrating CCRI’s newest nursing graduates at our Pinning Ceremony. As a CCRI alumna and nurse, this moment is always deeply personal to me. RI is gaining an exceptional group of future nurses.

Congratulations, Class of 2026. 💚🩺

[Community College of Rhode Island @CCRINews]

This week, we proudly celebrate the compassion, strength, and dedication of nurses everywhere - especially our incredible CCRI nursing students, alumni, and faculty!

Thank you for being the heart of healthcare. 💚 🩺

[Rosemary Costigan @CCRIPresident]

We are beyond thrilled to welcome CeCe to the CCRI family!

[Community College of Rhode Island @CCRINews]

Now officially: Meet CeCe! 🐾

CCRI’s newest (and cutest) Knight has officially arrived! Born on 2/21, CeCe is our new campus comfort dog, generously donated by Amanda Shea of Sheaman Farm.

Follow her on IG and TikTok @ cecethegoldenknight

Full story 👉 https://t.co/70ZAdQKRYJ

[Rosemary Costigan @CCRIPresident]

I'm excited to welcome our newest Knight this week, Cece! 🐾

Follow her campus adventures at CCRI @cecethegoldenknight on Instagram & TikTok

[Rosemary Costigan @CCRIPresident]

Thank you to Representative Thomas Noret (a CCRI alum) for your continued support and for the gracious introduction in the House of Representatives during CCRI Day at the State House.

[Community College of Rhode Island @CCRINews]

Thank you Senator Hanna Gallo (a CCRI alum) for underscoring the importance of empowering RI’s workforce during CCRI Day at the State House. The proposed Workforce Innovation Center will equip students with the tools they need to meet the evolving demands of today’s economy.

[Rosemary Costigan @CCRIPresident]

Thank you Rep Leonela Felix (a CCRI alum) for honoring our amazing Women's Basketball team.

[Community College of Rhode Island @CCRINews]

Thank you Representative Azzinaro for taking the time to visit CCRI and connect with our student veterans. We are deeply grateful for your steadfast support of those who serve - and for your own service to our country. 🇺🇸

[Rosemary Costigan @CCRIPresident]

Real skills for real jobs. The proposed GO Bond for the Workforce Innovation Center brings together education, labor, industry, and government to build a stronger future for Rhode Island.

[Community College of Rhode Island @CCRINews]

Building the future of RI's workforce 🔧🎓

Yesterday, @GovDanMcKee joined us to announce a proposed $60M Workforce Innovation Center at our Knight Campus - designed to expand hands-on training for high-demand careers in RI.

Full Story 👉 https://t.co/eXZfdSKAwU

[Rosemary Costigan @CCRIPresident]

The Information Security Analyst Apprenticeship reflects the powerful impact that higher education and industry can have when we come together to build meaningful pathways for students.

I am deeply grateful to our partners—@RICNews, @goapprenticeRI, and @CitizensBank

[Rosemary Costigan @CCRIPresident]

Honored to join Presidents Michelle Schutt, Lily Hsu, and Nancy Niemi on the “Leading with Purpose: The Power and Persistence of Women Presidents” panel at ACE Women’s Network MA’s International Women’s Day Celebration. Inspiring conversation with remarkable women leaders! #IWD26

[Rosemary Costigan @CCRIPresident]

I was honored to be recognized at the Extraordinary Woman Awards hosted by the Woman Development Institute, and I am grateful to founder Sandra Lake and inspired to stand alongside so many remarkable women leaders across Rhode Island.

#WomenInLeadership #InternationalWomensDay

[Rosemary Costigan @CCRIPresident]

Inspired by conversations at the DREAM Conference hosted by Achieving the Dream. Community colleges across the country are working every day to expand opportunity and help more students succeed.

@AchieveTheDream #DREAM2026 #AchievingTheDream

[Rosemary Costigan @CCRIPresident]

Grateful to join @BankofAmerica leaders for a fireside chat at the DREAM Conference. At CCRI, partnerships like our new Banking Micro-Pathway create real pathways into careers in financial services.

#DREAM2026 #AchievingTheDream @AchieveTheDream

[Community College of Rhode Island @CCRINews]

Throughout March, CCRI will be celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth with special events!
From inspiring speakers to engaging workshops, there's something for everyone.

Visit https://t.co/peKVD3VIX1 for the full #WHM event list! 💜

[Rosemary Costigan @CCRIPresident]

So grateful to our incredible Facilities Team for clearing our campuses after the snowstorm! We appreciate all you do for the CCRI community - especially in this challenging weather 💚

[Community College of Rhode Island @CCRINews]

CCRI WEATHER ALERT: All in person classes, activities and clinical placements are canceled for Wednesday, February 25.

CCRI's inclement weather policy is in effect for employees.

[Community College of Rhode Island @CCRINews]

CCRI ALERT UPDATE: All classes and activities are canceled and CCRI campuses will be closed on Tuesday, February 24. All essential employees must report to work in person. All other CCRI employees should not report to work, either in person or remotely.